Strategy Consultant for Multi-State Restaurant Chain

We’re looking for experienced strategy consultants to serve as Engagement Managers on our team. (This role is roughly equivalent to an Engagement Manager at McKinsey, a Project Leader at BCG, or a Manager at Bain).Our ideal candidate has successfully led client engagement work at a top consulting firm and is looking to continue that work in the flexible consulting model that Artemis Connection provides. She/He is a strategic thinker, structured communicator, and excellent project manager who can navigate between managing client teams and more junior Artemis Connection team members. (As such, we’re also open to candidates with in-house strategy/operations experience, if that experience has built this consulting “toolkit” of skills).In this 3-4 month contract engagement, we’re looking for an experienced strategy consultant to tackle complex, high-visibility problems for one of our clients, a multi-state restaurant chain.. You will identify key issues, partner cross-functionally to conduct analyses, craft management-level recommendations, and implement strategic programs that shape the future of their stores.

Responsibilities

Diagnose business challenges across Store Operations and Store Development

Build business cases, including size of prize, margin impact, and profit contribution

Identify trade-offs across revenue, margin, customer experience, and operational risk

Translate qualitative and quantitative insights into clear strategic recommendations

Project Leadership & Execution

Develop project charters with clear problem statements, KPIs, scope, and timelines

Lead cross-functional workstreams from ideation through implementation

Apply structured frameworks and Human-Centered Design to develop innovative solutions

Communicate progress and manage expectations with leaders at all levels

Storytelling & Communication

Create compelling management-level presentations and narratives

Synthesize research into focused, actionable strategic direction

Use data to frame decisions and drive alignment across stakeholders

Innovation & Influence

Inspire cross-functional teams and drive momentum behind strategic ideas

Navigate ambiguity to bring complex initiatives to life

Champion innovation and thoughtful risk-taking

Who You Are

Analytical thinker skilled in data analysis and modeling

Strong communicator and storyteller with executive-ready presentation skills

Strategic problem-solver who thrives in ambiguity

Collaborative leader experienced in managing stakeholders and cross-functional teams

Curious, proactive, and motivated to improve store experiences and performance

Preferred Experience

5-7 years of Strategy Consulting experience (This role is roughly equivalent to an Engagement Manager at McKinsey, a Project Leader at BCG, or a Manager at Bain).

Retail operations, store development, and/or strategic consulting experience

Project management and cross-functional leadership

Experience developing strategic business cases and presenting to executives

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent experience preferred

Proficiency in Microsoft Suite

Experience with data and visualization tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Tableau, Power BI) preferred

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