New Store Opening Manager (NSO)

NOW HIRING New Stand Opening Manager Drive-Thru Coffee Norfolk / Virginia Beach VA

You dont just open locations. You launch experiences.

Were looking for a high-energy people-first New Stand Opening Manager to join one of the fastest-growing drive-thru coffee franchise organizations in the country. This is a boots-on-the-ground leadership role built for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments loves developing people from day one and gets energized by travel and hands-on execution. If building something from scratch and doing it right is your thing keep reading.

Compensation: $65000$75000 base Performance bonus Medical dental & vision insurance PTO Real growth opportunity as the organization scales

This role requires travel up to 90% of the time including weekends and holidays.

Your Mission

Every new location needs to open with confident teams strong operational foundations and unmistakable brand energy. Thats you. As New Stand Opening Manager youll be the on-site leader through every phase of a new stand launch from hiring and training to grand opening execution ensuring each location is operationally sound culturally aligned and set up to win long-term.

What Youll Do

Support & Execute New Stand Openings

• Travel to new locations to lead and support all phases of the opening process
  
• Partner with NSO and Operations teams on hiring onboarding and opening-week preparation
  
• Lead stand setup inventory placement and execution of local launch and grand opening events
  
• Serve as the on-site resource for Stand Leaders and leadership teams throughout opening weeks
  

Train & Develop Teams

• Train new team members across all roles from front-line crew to Stand Leaders
  
• Coach Shift Leads through training milestones daily recaps and performance expectations
  
• Provide hands-on leadership during peak hours to support speed quality and guest flow
  
• Reinforce core operational standards including drink builds brand consistency and speed of service
  

Build Culture from Day One

• Model the brands tone energy and standards in every single interaction
  
• Deliver real-time coaching recognition and feedback that builds confidence and capability
  
• Identify high-potential talent early and support leadership development at the stand level
  
• Foster connection accountability and positive momentum from the very first shift
  

What You Bring

• 23 years of experience in operations training or team leadership QSR retail or hospitality preferred
  
• Passionate about coaching mentorship and building team culture from the ground up
  
• Calm confident and adaptable in high-energy high-pressure environments
  
• Strong communicator who builds trust quickly and leads by example
  
• Operationally sharp with a genuine customer-first mindset
  
• Willing and able to travel up to 90% of the time including weekends and holidays
  
• Prior experience with this drive-thru coffee brand is a significant plus
  

Why This Role

This organization is in full growth mode and the NSO team is at the center of it all. Youd be joining a values-driven people-first culture that invests in its team members and offers a clear path forward as new markets open. The energy is real the opportunity is real and the impact youll have from day one is real.

Apply now and lets talk.