Chief Operating Officer jobs in Santa Barbara, CA

Kamran & Company is a leading food service equipment provider and design agency. Over the past 30 years, we have cultivated trusted partnership across a diverse set of markets delivering over $1B in construction value. The Chief Operations Officer is a pivotal leadership role within our organization, serving as a strategic partner to the Executive Leadership Team and investors. You will be responsible for managing all day-to-day operations, implementing strategies to drive growth and profitability, and integrating the acquisition into our company's broader objectives.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the CEO and Board to develop and implement the company's strategy, align operational activities with corporate goals
• Provide hands-on leadership to all operational functions, ensuring efficient processes, exceptional customer satisfaction, and improvements in productivity
• Responsible for the P&L performance, focusing on maximizing profitability, improving asset utilization, and striving for industry-leading performance standards
• Oversee the customer support function, fostering a customer-first mentality across the organization, and maintaining high levels of customer retention and satisfaction
• Define and cultivate the company culture, focusing on hiring, retention, safety, and development of talent.
• Play a key role in operational due diligence and the seamless integration of acquisitions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals

Qualifications:

• Deep experience in Foodservice Equipment & Supply
• 10 years operational management experience, with expertise in acquisition integration
• Successful track record driving growth, margin expansion, and managing P&L responsibilities
• Strong leadership abilities with proven team building and coaching skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
• Strategic thinker with solid business acumen
• BA/BS degree required, MBA preferred

Location:

• Santa Barbara, CA

Additional Information:

Kamran and Company, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains, and promotes the most qualified individuals without regard to gender, race, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran/military status, marital status or any other status protected by federal or state law, with regard to any term or condition of employment.

At Kamran and Company, we believe in providing competitive compensation packages that align with an individual's qualifications, experience, and the specific requirements of the role. We invite you to request specific pay range information from your designated point of contact in the recruitment process.