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Sara's Market & Bakery

Chief Operating Officer

Sara's Market & Bakery, Richardson, Texas, United States, 75080

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About Us Sara’s Mediterranean Market is one of the fastest-growing specialty food companies in Texas, known for our award‑winning bakery, curated grocery experience, and high‑volume fresh food departments. With over 30 years of history and a major expansion underway—including a new 35,000‑sq‑ft flagship in Frisco and rapidly growing manufacturing capabilities through BMF Baking Co.—we are building a world‑class, multi‑unit, multi‑channel enterprise.

The Role The COO will be the operational engine of the company—responsible for building systems, people, financial discipline, and scalable infrastructure across all locations. This executive will oversee day‑to‑day operations, drive the P&L, and partner directly with the CEO to execute our long‑term vision.

This role is perfect for a leader who has grown high‑volume grocery, specialty retail, or food manufacturing operations and knows how to take a family‑owned business into its next era of disciplined, sustainable growth.

What You Will Lead Operational Excellence

Own all store operations across departments: grocery, produce, bakery, grill, and butcher shop

Standardize SOPs and operational systems across locations

Build a high‑performance culture with clear expectations, KPIs, and accountability

Improve efficiency, reduce shrink, and elevate customer experience

Financial Discipline & P&L Management

Lead weekly/monthly P&L reviews with department heads

Build budgeting, forecasting, and labor models

Create inventory, waste, and cost‑control systems

Partner with CFO on financial strategy, reporting, and capital planning

Expansion & New Store Development

Lead the execution of our new Frisco flagship (35,000‑sq‑ft, 2026 opening)

Build repeatable store‑opening playbooks for future growth

Manage vendor relationships, construction timelines, and critical‑path decisions

Leadership & Organizational Development

Coach and develop department leaders and GMs

Create scalable reporting structures and performance dashboards

Strengthen communication and alignment across the company

Who You Are

A proven operational leader with 10+ years in grocery, specialty retail, or food manufacturing

Experienced running $50M–$200M+ P&Ls

Strong in financial management, decision‑making, and execution

Obsessed with systems, discipline, efficiency, and accountability

Comfortable building an organization that can scale from 2 stores → 5 → 10

A strategic partner who ensures the CEO can focus on vision, partnerships, and growth

A builder who thrives in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment

Preferred Backgrounds

Whole Foods Market

H‑E‑B

Wegmans

Sprouts

Fresh Market

High‑growth CPG or food manufacturing

Multi‑unit grocery/retail operators

Why Join Us

Rare opportunity to transform a 30‑year family brand into a category‑defining regional chain

Direct impact on doubling or tripling enterprise value

A leadership team deeply committed to growth, quality, and guest hospitality

Competitive executive compensation package

Ability to build the systems, culture, and structure that will shape the company for the next decade

Ready to Build the Future With Us? If you are a builder, a disciplined operator, and a leader who can turn vision into execution, we’d love to meet you.

Contact Apply directly via LinkedIn or email your resume to:

zaid@sarasmarketbakery.com

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