Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Thomas Cuisine
Job overview
The Chief Operating Officer at Thomas Cuisine will lead the operations team to scale the company while maintaining its core values of REAL food and genuine service, impacting multiple sectors including corporate dining and healthcare.
Responsibilities and impact
The COO will oversee national operations, design scalable systems, ensure quality and consistency, lead innovation, support culinary standards, develop operations leaders, manage financials, and align supply chain and operational practices.
Experience and skills
Requires 10+ years in multi-unit operations within food service, hospitality, or contract services, financial fluency, strong leadership, communication, problem-solving skills, and willingness to travel 50-75%.
Work environment and culture
Thomas Cuisine values a mission-driven culture focused on REAL food, meaningful relationships, flexibility, creativity, and personal growth within a supportive environment.
Company information
Thomas Cuisine is a privately held, mission-driven company committed to REAL food and exceptional service across various sectors, aiming for purposeful growth.
Team overview
The COO will lead a talented operations team across diverse sectors including corporate dining, healthcare, senior living, education, and professional sports.
Job location and travel
The role involves travel 50-75% and prefers candidates residing in core markets such as Boise, Salt Lake City, Denver, Dallas, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Phoenix, or Chicago.
Unique job features
The role uniquely balances building scalable systems with maintaining company culture and flexibility, emphasizing innovation and values-aligned operations.
Company overview
Thomas Cuisine is a food service management company that specializes in providing customized dining solutions for healthcare, corporate, and educational institutions. They generate revenue by offering tailored culinary services, focusing on fresh, locally sourced ingredients and wellness-oriented menus. Founded in 1986, Thomas Cuisine has grown by emphasizing quality, nutrition, and customer satisfaction, making it a trusted partner in the food service industry. Their commitment to sustainability and innovative dining experiences sets them apart in a competitive market.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight leadership experience in multi-unit operations within food service or hospitality, emphasizing your ability to manage diverse teams across various sectors such as corporate dining, healthcare, and education, aligning with Thomas Cuisine’s national footprint.
Emphasize your skills in designing scalable systems and operational models that maintain company culture and values, showcasing your balance of consistency with flexibility and innovation in service delivery.
Apply through multiple platforms including Thomas Cuisine’s corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application’s visibility and increase chances of being noticed by recruiters.
Connect on LinkedIn with current operations leaders or executives at Thomas Cuisine, initiating conversations by complimenting their commitment to REAL food or asking about how their teams maintain quality while scaling operations, to build rapport and gain insider insights.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'multi-unit operations,' 'scalable systems,' 'financial management,' 'KPIs,' 'REAL food values,' and 'team leadership' to ensure it passes automated screenings effectively.
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