Chief Operating Officer

Chief Operating Officer (COO) - Sara's Mediterranean Market & BMF Baking Co.Location: Dallas-Fort Worth, TXType: Full-Time ExecutiveIndustry: Specialty Retail • Grocery • CPG • Food ManufacturingReports to: CEOAbout UsSara'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.We are now seeking a transformational Chief Operating Officer (COO) to help us scale from a founder-led organization to a sophisticated, operationally excellent, financially disciplined company capable of doubling and tripling in value over the next 3-5 years.The RoleThe 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 LeadOperational ExcellenceOwn all store operations across departments: grocery, produce, bakery, grill, and butcher shopStandardize SOPs and operational systems across locationsBuild a high-performance culture with clear expectations, KPIs, and accountabilityImprove efficiency, reduce shrink, and elevate customer experienceFinancial Discipline & P&L ManagementLead weekly/monthly P&L reviews with department headsBuild budgeting, forecasting, and labor modelsCreate inventory, waste, and cost-control systemsPartner with CFO on financial strategy, reporting, and capital planningExpansion & New Store DevelopmentLead the execution of our new Frisco flagship (35,000 sq ft, 2026 opening)Build repeatable store-opening playbooks for future growthManage vendor relationships, construction timelines, and critical-path decisionsLeadership & Organizational DevelopmentCoach and develop department leaders and GMsCreate scalable reporting structures and performance dashboardsStrengthen communication and alignment across the companyWho You AreA proven operational leader with 10+ years in grocery, specialty retail, or food manufacturingExperienced running $50M-$200M+ P&LsStrong in financial management, decision-making, and executionObsessed with systems, discipline, efficiency, and accountabilityComfortable building an organization that can scale from 2 stores ? 5 ? 10A strategic partner who ensures the CEO can focus on vision, partnerships, and growthA builder who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environmentPreferred BackgroundsWhole Foods MarketH-E-BWegmansSproutsFresh MarketHigh-growth CPG or food manufacturingMulti-unit grocery/retail operatorsWhy Join UsRare opportunity to transform a 30-year family brand into a category-defining regional chainDirect impact on doubling or tripling enterprise valueA leadership team deeply committed to growth, quality, and guest hospitalityCompetitive executive compensation packageAbility to build the systems, culture, and structure that will shape the company for the next decadeReady 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.Apply directly via LinkedIn or email your resume to: zaid@

Created: 2026-05-08