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Wonder

Bench Operations Leader

Wonder, Stamford, Connecticut, United States, 06925

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Wonder . Base pay range: $80,000.00/yr - $92,000.00/yr. This range is provided by Wonder. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. About Wonder: Everything’s on the menu at Wonder. Our app is the premiere platform to feed every craving, with 25+ award-winning restaurant partners across cuisines. Diners can mix and match dishes from multiple restaurants and have meals delivered fast and free from our locations on the East Coast. Wonder is a hub for technology, culinary, and logistics, backed by venture capitalists, and focused on making great food more accessible. Role details

Location: Home location to be determined upon assignment, within 40 miles from Stamford, CT Salary Range: $80,000 per year - $92,000 per year Responsibilities

Oversee and execute day-to-day operations across kitchen, fulfillment, service, and customer experience Optimize labor deployment and lead shift readiness to meet volume and throughput targets Use operational data and customer feedback to identify issues, make real-time decisions, and drive continuous improvement Identify and resolve operational bottlenecks to maintain flow and consistency Ensure full compliance with food safety, labor, and health standards Maintain tools, equipment, and facilities to Wonder brand standards and escalate unresolved issues promptly Lead, coach, and develop hourly team members with a focus on accountability, service, and safety Set clear expectations and provide real-time feedback and coaching Manage team performance by observing service, tracking KPIs, and escalating issues as needed Partner with the Senior Operations Leader on hiring, training, and development Drive operational excellence by ensuring flawless execution of brand standards and readiness through checklists and procedures Assist with new menu rollouts and updates with clear communication to the team Support business and labor performance by executing daily labor plans and food cost targets Manage inventory, waste reduction, and labeling standards Analyze shift-level data and recommend process changes to improve outcomes Ensure compliance with federal and state labor laws Grow the business by coaching and developing team members, preparing for talent promotion, and supporting future expansion Train and certify team trainers for openings and onboarding Mentor managers-in-training for potential transfers or leadership roles Model company values and reinforce performance standards Collaborate with the Senior Operations Leader on workload initiatives, staffing, scheduling, and team development Lead pilot programs and shape best practices for company-wide rollout Who you are

2+ years of experience managing shift operations in food service, retail, hospitality, or similar Confident in leading teams and executing complex shifts in fast-paced, customer-facing environments Experience owning operational KPIs including labor deployment, order accuracy, and throughput Coaches frontline employees with clarity, empathy, and consistency Agile in managing live operations with ability to prioritize and pivot while maintaining standards Detail-oriented with knowledge of food safety and team safety protocols Strong communicator and collaborator who builds alignment through structure and positivity Requirements

Must be 21 years old and legally authorized to work in the US Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods Open availability, including nights and weekends Food Handler Certification (or willingness to obtain) Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 100% employer-paid Life Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match for HSA Learning and Development opportunities Employee Stock Employee Discount Notes

Some benefits vary by state and depend on hours worked. An AEDT (Automated Employment Decision Tool) is used to assess applicants for the positions being recruited for. More information about data collection and retention is described in the privacy policy. EEO statement

Wonder is committed to fair hiring practices and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. If you have a disability, please let us know how we can accommodate your interview process.

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