Strategy Consultant for Multi-State Restaurant Chain

Were looking for experienced strategy consultants to serve as Engagement Managers on our team. (This role is roughly equivalent to an Engagement Manager at McKinsey a Project Leader at BCG or a Manager at Bain).

Our ideal candidate has successfully led client engagement work at a top consulting firm and is looking to continue that work in the flexible consulting model that Artemis Connection provides. She/He is a strategic thinker structured communicator and excellent project manager who can navigate between managing client teams and more junior Artemis Connection team members.

In this 3-4 month contract engagement were looking for an experienced strategy consultant to tackle complex high-visibility problems for one of our clients a multi-state restaurant chain. You will identify key issues partner cross-functionally to conduct analyses craft management-level recommendations and implement strategic programs that shape the future of their stores.

Responsibilities:

Business Strategy & Insights

• Diagnose business challenges across Store Operations and Store Development
• Build business cases including size of prize margin impact and profit contribution
• Identify trade-offs across revenue margin customer experience and operational risk
• Translate qualitative and quantitative insights into clear strategic recommendations

Project Leadership & Execution

• Develop project charters with clear problem statements KPIs scope and timelines
• Lead cross-functional workstreams from ideation through implementation
• Apply structured frameworks and Human-Centered Design to develop innovative solutions
• Communicate progress and manage expectations with leaders at all levels

Storytelling & Communication

• Create compelling management-level presentations and narratives
• Synthesize research into focused actionable strategic direction
• Use data to frame decisions and drive alignment across stakeholders

Innovation & Influence

• Inspire cross-functional teams and drive momentum behind strategic ideas
• Navigate ambiguity to bring complex initiatives to life
• Champion innovation and thoughtful risk-taking

Who You Are

• Analytical thinker skilled in data analysis and modeling
• Strong communicator and storyteller with executive-ready presentation skills
• Strategic problem-solver who thrives in ambiguity
• Collaborative leader experienced in managing stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• Curious proactive and motivated to improve store experiences and performance

Preferred Experience

• 5-7 years of Strategy Consulting experience (This role is roughly equivalent to an Engagement Manager at McKinsey a Project Leader at BCG or a Manager at Bain).
• Retail operations store development and/or strategic consulting experience
• Project management and cross-functional leadership
• Experience developing strategic business cases and presenting to executives

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required; MBA or equivalent experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
• Experience with data and visualization tools (e.g. Smartsheet Tableau Power BI) preferred