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Operating partner jobs are open across private equity, venture capital, and growth-stage investing, from senior operator to managing-level roles, with specializations in portfolio operations, go-to-market strategy, and value creation. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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JRI Hospitality & Freddy’s – A Career Opportunity
Welcome. We’re glad you’re here! At JRI Hospitality, we believe food is the best way to bring people together. Our team strives to create an experience for our guests they won’t forget, and you can be part of that experience.
As a food-focused and people-first company, it’s different at JRI. Beyond great food and exceptional hospitality, our multiple brands, locations and planned growth means development and growth opportunities for our team members. We invest in our people to ensure they are developed in an environment to prosper and grow.
We are proud to celebrate diversity and inclusion and are committed to being a place people want to work. We want our friends and neighbors to enjoy our food and to consider being part of our team. Founded in 2011, JRI Hospitality owns and operates 80+ restaurants in 11 states, including Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers. JRI continues to open stores across the country and additional locations are planned in Texas, Georgia, Arizona, and Kansas in the near future.
There are opportunities here not just for a job, but for a career with JRI Hospitality. If you are committed to your career, we want to be part of your development and journey.
The Restaurant Operating Partner Leadership Role
As a Restaurant Operating Partner (ROP), you are the leader of your restaurant, coaching and developing team members so you, your team members and your store are successful. As the business leader, you have operational and financial responsibility for your restaurant (financial, labor, hospitality, etc.).
In the ROP role, you will hire, train, and develop team members and managers that share the Freddy’s and JRI Hospitality culture and commitment to great food, exceptional hospitality and a relentless focus on cleanliness and safety. Simply put, as a leader, the ROP sets the tone for the restaurant, ensuring its business success and that it becomes a place where team members have fun and people want to work.
Successful ROPs focus on and consistently achieve objectives via key performance indicators (KPIs) such as driving sales, guest count, profitability, hospitality, safety and cleanliness, food, and labor costs, etc.
We're more than your next job - we work together to inspire, encourage, share a passion and demonstrate our love for food & hospitality! If you enjoy serving others and helping team members grow, we’d like to hear from you.
Rewards and Perks:
- Fun! Work with friends and great people!
- Opportunities to advance and grow, A promote from within culture
- Support of a Regional Director and the JRI Support Center
- Casual workplace - Jeans, Company supplied shirt, hat and a smile is the uniform of our
- team
- Competitive wages – based on experience with growth opportunities
- Great meal discounts
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (must meet plan eligibility requirements)
- Variable Compensation: Bonus Eligible
Requirements:
- Prior restaurant and/or hospitality management experience.
- A hospitality focus and strong communications skills.
- Ability to build a team, then mentor the team to ensure their success.
- Ability to work a variety of hours to include days, nights, and weekends.
- Experience in the following areas is preferred, but not required: financial statements, inventory, staff scheduling, and guest relations.
JRI Hospitality & Freddy’s – A Career Opportunity
Welcome. We’re glad you’re here! At JRI Hospitality, we believe food is the best way to bring people together. Our team strives to create an experience for our guests they won’t forget, and you can be part of that experience.
As a food-focused and people-first company, it’s different at JRI. Beyond great food and exceptional hospitality, our multiple brands, locations and planned growth means development and growth opportunities for our team members. We invest in our people to ensure they are developed in an environment to prosper and grow.
We are proud to celebrate diversity and inclusion and are committed to being a place people want to work. We want our friends and neighbors to enjoy our food and to consider being part of our team. Founded in 2011, JRI Hospitality owns and operates 80+ restaurants in 11 states, including Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers. JRI continues to open stores across the country and additional locations are planned in Texas, Georgia, Arizona, and Kansas in the near future.
There are opportunities here not just for a job, but for a career with JRI Hospitality. If you are committed to your career, we want to be part of your development and journey.
The Restaurant Operating Partner Leadership Role
As a Restaurant Operating Partner (ROP), you are the leader of your restaurant, coaching and developing team members so you, your team members and your store are successful. As the business leader, you have operational and financial responsibility for your restaurant (financial, labor, hospitality, etc.).
In the ROP role, you will hire, train, and develop team members and managers that share the Freddy’s and JRI Hospitality culture and commitment to great food, exceptional hospitality and a relentless focus on cleanliness and safety. Simply put, as a leader, the ROP sets the tone for the restaurant, ensuring its business success and that it becomes a place where team members have fun and people want to work.
Successful ROPs focus on and consistently achieve objectives via key performance indicators (KPIs) such as driving sales, guest count, profitability, hospitality, safety and cleanliness, food, and labor costs, etc.
We're more than your next job - we work together to inspire, encourage, share a passion and demonstrate our love for food & hospitality! If you enjoy serving others and helping team members grow, we’d like to hear from you.
Rewards and Perks:
- Fun! Work with friends and great people!
- Opportunities to advance and grow, A promote from within culture
- Support of a Regional Director and the JRI Support Center
- Casual workplace - Jeans, Company supplied shirt, hat and a smile is the uniform of our
- team
- Competitive wages – based on experience with growth opportunities
- Great meal discounts
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (must meet plan eligibility requirements)
- Variable Compensation: Bonus Eligible
Requirements:
- Prior restaurant and/or hospitality management experience.
- A hospitality focus and strong communications skills.
- Ability to build a team, then mentor the team to ensure their success.
- Ability to work a variety of hours to include days, nights, and weekends.
- Experience in the following areas is preferred, but not required: financial statements, inventory, staff scheduling, and guest relations.
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Who's Hiring
- Cafe Zupas14
- Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers14
- City Wide Facility Solutions3
- Fleet Feet1
- P.F. Chang's1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in operating partner jobs.
- 10 or more years of operating experience in a relevant industry or function
- Demonstrated ability to drive measurable value creation at portfolio companies
- Experience working directly with C-suite leaders or serving in an executive role
- Deep functional expertise in at least one area such as sales, finance, or operations
- Comfort operating across multiple companies or workstreams simultaneously
- Bachelor's degree required, with an MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred
Tips for Your Operating Partner Job Search
Quantify your portfolio value creation
Operating partners are hired to move numbers at portfolio companies, so your resume needs to show the actual outcomes you drove: revenue growth, cost reduction, or operational improvements. Vague descriptions of 'working with leadership teams' won't cut it here.
Target firms by their investment thesis
A growth equity firm hiring for go-to-market build-outs wants a different operating partner than a buyout fund focused on cost structure. Read each firm's portfolio and recent investments before applying so your cover note reflects their specific playbook, not a generic pitch.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists operating partner openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your sector experience and apply directly to each listing without sorting through unrelated results.
Prepare a portfolio operations case study
Many operating partner interviews include a live case where you diagnose a struggling portfolio company and present a 90-day plan. Practice structuring your diagnosis around the firm's known portfolio, not a generic scenario, so your answer feels grounded in their actual context.
Align your functional depth to the role level
Firms differentiate between operating partners who go deep on one function, like CFO-level finance or CMO-level marketing, and generalists who manage the whole value-creation agenda. Make sure your resume signals the right depth for the seniority the job description describes.
Negotiate scope and decision rights explicitly
Operating partner comp structures vary widely between salary, carry, and deal fees, but the more common friction point is authority: who has the final say at portfolio companies. Clarify your decision rights during the offer stage, not after you've started working with a CEO who doesn't know you exist.
Operating Partner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most operating partners?
The companies hiring the most operating partners right now include Cafe Zupas, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, and City Wide Facility Solutions, with the largest share of openings in Utah, Arizona, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to concentrate at firms with large or growing portfolios that need hands-on operational support across their investments.
How many operating partner jobs are remote?
About 0% of operating partner openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the role often requires regular on-site presence at portfolio companies regardless of where the firm itself is located. Functions like finance transformation and go-to-market strategy tend to have more remote flexibility than roles focused on operational turnarounds or plant-level execution.
How do you become an operating partner?
Most operating partners reach the role after a decade or more as a senior operator, often at the VP, SVP, or C-suite level in a function like sales, finance, supply chain, or product. From there, the typical path is either a direct hire by a private equity or venture firm, or a move through an operating role at a portfolio company that leads to a firm-level appointment. Building a clear record of measurable operational outcomes, and developing relationships inside the investment community, are the two most reliable ways to make yourself a credible candidate.
Can you get an operating partner role with limited experience at a fund?
Yes, though firms typically value deep operating experience over direct fund exposure. If you've led a function, run a P&L, or managed a business unit through a significant transformation, that track matters far more than time spent inside a fund structure. Some firms hire operating partners who have never worked at a fund before, especially for domain-specific roles where functional depth is the primary requirement.
What does the operating partner interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a conversation with a partner or talent lead to assess fit and functional background. That's followed by meetings with investment partners focused on how you think about portfolio value creation and your specific area of expertise. Many firms include a case exercise where you assess a portfolio company situation and present recommendations. Final stages often involve meeting the broader investment team and, in some cases, a conversation with a portfolio company CEO to gauge how you work with operating leaders.
Where can I find and apply to operating partner jobs?
You can find and apply to operating partner jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your functional background and investment stage preferences, then apply directly to each listing.
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