Overview

In this role you will drive operational excellence and governance for a fast-growing international restaurant network. You will assess processes and controls, identify risks, and partner with restaurant management to implement improvements. You will travel across Italy to conduct audits, validate compliance, and support standardized execution. You’ll contribute to sustainability initiatives and adapt policies to evolving requirements, helping the business scale responsibly.

Retribuzione / Benefits

- company car provided

Responsabilità

- Plan and execute regular operational audits across restaurants to assess adherence to policies and standards
- Conduct on-site visits throughout Italy to verify compliance and identify gaps
- Review effectiveness of internal controls and operational processes, recommending improvements
- Identify, assess, and monitor risks in restaurant operations and control frameworks
- Ensure mandatory procedures and guidelines are consistently implemented
- Follow up on corrective action plans to address audit findings
- Analyze operational data and reporting systems to support audit activities
- Review performance indicators to detect losses, irregularities, or control weaknesses
- Prepare monthly audit reports and presentations highlighting findings and recommendations




- Support sustainability initiatives by monitoring environmental and social practices in supply chain and operations
- Contribute to policy adaptation in response to regulatory changes impacting governance and compliance
- Collaborate with stakeholders to promote continuous improvement and accountability
- Provide guidance to restaurant management to strengthen discipline and execution

Requisiti fondamentali

- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Operations Management, or related field
- Minimum 8 years of experience in Internal/Operational Audit or Compliance with multi-site operations
- Experience in restaurant, food service, hospitality, or QSR sector
- Proven on-site audit experience across geographically dispersed locations
- Experience reviewing operational processes, procedures, and internal controls in fast-paced environments
- Knowledge of food safety standards and regulations (advantageous)
- Advanced proficiency in English and Italian
- Willingness to travel extensively within Italy (company car provided)

- Strong organisational and planning skills
- High autonomy and accountability
- Proactive problem-solving with a hands-on approach
- Operational auditing
- Internal controls assessment
- Risk identification and monitoring

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