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Operations Manager

Pho Prime, LLC, Tampa, FL, United States


The Operations Manager plays a critical role in driving day to day operational performance across Oxford Commons’ multi‑concept hospitality portfolio. Supporting the Director of Operations, this role is responsible for translating strategy into execution, ensuring operational consistency, leader development, and elevated guest experience across restaurants, private club operations, hotel food and beverage, event‑driven environments, and lifestyle amenities.

This is a highly hands‑on leadership role, accountable for operational execution, coaching in the field, and ensuring teams perform to expectation in complex, fast‑moving environments. The Operations Manager owns outcomes within their scope and serves as a connector and problem‑solver across departments.

The Operations Manager supports operations across the full Oxford Commons portfolio, including full‑service and fine‑dining restaurants, high‑volume lifestyle concepts, a modern private social club, hotel‑based food and beverage, event‑driven venues, and wellness and amenity‑based experiences.

Core Responsibilities
Operational Execution & Accountability

Support the Director of Operations in delivering consistent performance across all properties

Ensure operational standards, processes, and expectations are executed daily

Identify operational gaps and take action to correct issues in real time

Serve as a visible, engaged operational leader across assigned properties

Guest Experience Elevation

Ensure service execution consistently reflects Oxford Commons’ hospitality philosophy

Observe and assess guest experience across dining rooms, club spaces, events, and shared environments

Build leadership capability that drives exemplary service behavior, not just operational adherence

Support the implementation of new service initiatives and experience enhancements

Leader Support & Development

Act as a coach and thought partner to General Managers, F&B and FOH Management teams

Provide on‑the‑ground support, feedback, and accountability for execution

Identify development needs and support leadership growth at the property level

Help build leadership bench strength across concepts

Cross‑Functional Coordination

Work closely with Culinary teams to ensure FOH execution supports menu vision and service flow

Partner with Programming and Events teams to support operational readiness for programming and private events

Support alignment between FOH, BOH, Marketing, and Events to ensure seamless execution

Help reinforce clear ownership, communication, and handoffs between teams

Support labor planning, scheduling, and productivity goals in partnership with property leaders

Demonstrate working knowledge of labor‑based workflows (LBW) and staffing models

Monitor operational KPIs and flag risks or opportunities to the Director of Operations

Help identify efficiencies that improve performance without compromising experience

Culture & Community

Model Oxford Commons values through presence, professionalism, and leadership

Support a culture of accountability, collaboration, and pride in the work

Help ensure teams feel connected to the broader Oxford Commons mission

Support community‑facing initiatives and events through operational readiness

Availability Expectations

Maintain schedule flexibility, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and event hours, to support daily operations and on‑site leadership needs

Be present during key operating periods, service windows, and events to support execution and team performance

Adjust work schedule as required to meet operational demands and provide field‑based leadership across assigned properties

Support extended or non‑traditional hours during peak periods, special events, or operational initiatives

Qualifications

5-8+ years of progressive hospitality operations leadership experience

Hands on leadership style with strong floor presence

Working knowledge of labor strategy and scheduling models (LBW experience strongly preferred)

Demonstrated strength in coaching leaders and driving alignment through influence, trust, and credibility

Strong organizational and communication skills

Comfortable operating in complexity and fast‑paced environments

Ideal Candidate Profile

Execution driven operator who thrives in the field

Strong partner to Culinary, Events, and Programming teams

Detail‑oriented but able to think beyond one concept at a time

Calm under pressure with sound judgment

Invested in people development and team success

Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Supplemental Insurance (subject to applicable waiting periods)

Generous PTO benefit (Salaried begin accruing at 20 days off annually)

Sick Days & Paid Leave benefit

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) with matching

Discounts

Opportunity for Growth and Advancement

Oxford Commons is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people‑first culture. We are committed to non‑discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

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