Chief Executive Officer

Job Opportunity: Chief Executive Officer with Sleepy Bee Café in Cincinnati OH

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for operational excellence and strategic growth Have you successfully led organizations through expansion innovation or transformation in the restaurant or hospitality industry Sleepy Bee Cafe is seeking a dynamic Chief Executive Officer to guide our multi-location restaurant group into its next phase of success. If you are driven to make a lasting impact foster a culture of continuous improvement and champion the development of high-performing teams we invite you to apply and help shape the future of Sleepy Bee Cafe.

As the Chief Executive Officer with Sleepy Bee Cafe you will provide strategic leadership and direction for all aspects of the restaurant groups operations financial management and growth. The CEO will drive long-term goals oversee financial health and ensure operational excellence adapting as the organization grows.

The ideal candidate is an energetic hands-on leader who can work with management to drive product growth at each location.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees the ongoing operations of all restaurant locations.
• Manages and directs the company toward its primary goals and objectives.
• Supervises managers of all restaurant locations.
• Leads personnel decisions at the executive and management levels.
• Hires trains and evaluates managers; handles discipline and termination as needed.
• Executive Leadership
• Works with the ownership team to establish current objectives long-range goals and related plans and policies.
• Leads major decisions including expansion acquisitions and strategic partnerships.
• Promotes communication and cooperation among locations to foster unity and shared purpose.
• Represents the company to the employees customers government and the public.
• Financial Management
• Directs the preparation of all financial statements including income statements balance sheets tax returns and regulatory reports.
• Oversees budget preparation financial forecasting and audit functions.
• Compares sales and profit projections to actual figures; adjusts future projections and budgets as needed.
• Reviews and improves financial planning processes and methods.
• Analyzes operations to identify areas for reorganization cost savings or expansion.
• Oversees investment of funds and works with financial partners to raise capital for growth.
• Ensures sound financial structure and funding for the companys mission and goals.
• Operations Management
• Oversees day-to-day activities ensuring efficient and effective management of all locations.
• Establishes metrics guidelines and standards for evaluating efficiency and effectiveness; identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Reviews analyzes and evaluates business procedures; implements policies to improve operations.
• Ensures work environments are safe and adequate.
• Oversees purchasing sales and service departments ensuring goals are met.
• Plans directs controls and monitors budgets and costs to achieve financial objectives.
• Communicates new directives policies or procedures to managers and staff.
• Improves customer service and satisfaction through policy and procedural changes.
• Leads coordination among operations technology and customer service to optimize workflow and cost-effectiveness.
• Compliance and Reporting
• Ensures compliance with all applicable laws rules regulations and standards.
• Presents regular reports on company operations and financial status to the ownership.
• Performs other related duties to benefit the organizations mission.

Requirements:

• Masters degree in business administration Finance Accounting or related field; required.
• At least 810 years experience in leadership finance and operations; required.
• Experience in the restaurant hospitality or multi-location business preferred.
• Excellent managerial financial and supervisory skills.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical organizational and decision-making abilities.
• Proficient in accounting and database systems Microsoft Office Suite and related software.
• Thorough understanding of business finance and operational practices.
• Ability to lead and inspire teams across multiple locations.

Our Story

Sleepy Bee is a breakfast and brunch restaurant rooted in Cincinnati inspired by a love of local food and the small things that make a big impact.

Our story began over 30 years ago when founder Sandy Gross started raising her family and became passionate about sourcing food close to home. Wherever she traveled she sought out farm-to-table restaurants and always returned wishing Cincinnati had one of its own.

Evenings at home often ended in her garden where bees gently tucked beneath leaves captured her attention. Their quiet strength collaborative spirit and essential role in pollination became a powerful symbol and the inspiration for Sleepy Bee.

In 2013 Sandy partnered with renowned Chef Frances Kroner to bring that vision to life. Together they built a restaurant that nourishes guests while benefiting the environment and the community. By sourcing from local farms cooking with seasonal ingredients and designing with care Sleepy Bee celebrates sustainability hospitality creativity and community.

Today Sleepy Bee remains locally owned and proudly rooted in Cincinnati where families and friends gather daily to enjoy thoughtful food inspired design and a shared sense of purpose.

Apply online today to join a great team!

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