Sara's Market & Bakery
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
#J-18808-Ljbffr
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
#J-18808-Ljbffr