Operations & Purchasing Supervisor

Location: Milwaukee, WI (Mobile Role Across All Locations)
Reports To: Owner, Smokin’ Jack’s BBQ
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $45,000 – $75,000 annually (based on experience)
Company Phone: Provided

Smokin’ Jack’s BBQ is hiring a full-time Operations & Purchasing Supervisor to oversee procurement, inventory, and location-level operations across multiple units. This mobile leadership role is responsible for managing budgets, vendor relationships, staff onboarding, and site support. The ideal candidate is highly organized, cost-conscious, and capable of filling in for site managers, training management, and supporting franchise growth.

• Manage and track budgets across all restaurant locations

• Place and reconcile vendor orders for food, packaging, and supplies

• Conduct weekly inventory counts at all sites and submit variance reports

• Maintain up-to-date cost tracking sheets and pricing logs

• Submit weekly operations and budget performance reports to ownership

• Serve as acting site manager when needed to cover absences or vacancies

• Oversee and implement onboarding for new hires

• Lead training sessions for new and existing managers

• Support the development of franchise-ready systems, manuals, and SOPs

• Help ensure brand consistency and operational readiness across all current and future locations

• Act as a key player in franchise expansion efforts, including training and site visits

• 2+ years in restaurant operations, inventory management, or procurement

• Strong understanding of cost control and multi-location logistics

• Must have reliable transportation and be comfortable working across multiple sites

• Effective leader with the ability to train and coach management-level staff

• Ability to assist in building scalable systems for franchise support

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets and digital inventory tools

• Strong communication, decision-making, and organizational skills

• Salary: $45,000 – $75,000 annually (commensurate with experience)

• Health Benefits: Offered after 2 weeks of employment

• Paid Time Off: 2 weeks of paid vacation annually

• Company Cell Phone: Provided

• Mileage reimbursement or travel stipend (as applicable)

• Free meals during shifts

• Career advancement opportunity within a growing hospitality group