Overview
Mountain Burger is redefining the iconic American burger joint with a healthy, high-protein, nutrition-dense concept for meat eaters, plant eaters, and everyone in between. Located in Bend, Oregon, our first location has experienced double-digit growth, setting us apart from trends in the modern QSR/FSR food industry. We are seeking an Operating Partner to bring expertise, entrepreneurial spirit, and a passion for making a difference to help scale this groundbreaking concept.
About Mountain Burger
Mountain Burger is a well-funded, healthy, sustainable burger concept, home to the revolutionary 50/50 Burger—50% beef, 50% plant-based, and 100% delicious. We offer a high-protein menu that’s great for people and the planet. Our mission is to celebrate and preserve mountain town living.
Mountain Burger is more than a restaurant; it’s a movement. If you’re passionate about community, sustainability, innovation, and leading a purpose-driven business, this is the opportunity for you.
The Role: Operating Partner
As the Operating Partner, you will lead Mountain Burger’s day-to-day operations while laying groundwork for scaling the business. You’ll be a visionary leader and hands-on operator, ensuring operational excellence and preparing the brand for future market expansion.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and refine systems and standard operating procedures to drive consistency and scalability.
- Lead, coach, and inspire a team of passionate individuals to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
- Optimize operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and profitability while maintaining our commitment to sustainability.
- Partner with the ownership group to create and execute strategies for growth, expansion, and brand development.
- Champion Mountain Burger’s mission and values, fostering a culture of community connection, sustainability, and innovation.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience: Multi-unit restaurant management experience (e.g., General Manager or Regional Manager) in a fast-casual or full-service setting.
- Systems-Oriented Leader: Proven ability to implement and manage systems, processes, and standard operating procedures.
- People-First Mentality: Track record of growing and developing high-performing teams.
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: Hunger to innovate and the courage to embrace the unknown in a start-up environment.
- Passion for Sustainability: Genuine commitment to addressing nature challenges and making the world a better place—one burger at a time.
Why Join Mountain Burger?
- Impact: Be part of a mission-driven brand reshaping the food industry.
- Growth Potential: Help scale an innovative concept poised for multi-location expansion.
- Compensation: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and an equity opportunity as an Operating Partner.
- Proven Ownership Team: Work alongside an experienced ownership group with a track record of success across multiple industries.
- Location: Live and work in Bend, Oregon—an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise with a thriving cultural scene.
Ready to Build the Future of Burgers?
If you’re a dynamic leader hungry to change the world and have the experience, passion, and drive to take Mountain Burger to new heights, we want to hear from you.
Seniorities and Employment
- Seniority level : Executive
- Employment type : Full-time
- Job function : Management and Manufacturing
- Industries : Restaurants