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Food E-Commerce Operations General ManagerGibsons Restaurant Group • Chicago, IL
Food E-Commerce Operations General Manager

Food E-Commerce Operations General Manager

Gibsons Restaurant Group • Chicago, IL
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Food E-Commerce Operations General Manager

We are seeking an entrepreneurial, hands-on General Manager to lead the end-to-end operations of our national frozen food e-commerce business. This role owns the P&L, oversees perishable supply chain and fulfillment, drives digital growth, and ensures every customer receives the premium Gibsons experience. You will scale a fast-growing D2C channel while building the operational foundation for long-term success. Responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of the Gibsons Restaurant Group’s philosophy, which is based upon four distinct core beliefs: Hospitality, Quality, Value and Family.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Operations & Fulfillment

  • Oversee daily order flow and 3PL fulfillment, ensuring high pick-and-pack accuracy and reliable nationwide FedEx delivery
  • Maintain cold-chain integrity, packaging standards, and on-time shipping performance

P&L & Financial Management

  • Own revenue, margin, and cost structure for the e-commerce business
  • Manage high-variable-cost levers including shipping, dry ice/insulation, and food cost
  • Partner with marketing on pricing, promotions, and contribution margin optimization

Food Safety & Compliance

  • Ensure all operations meet FDA/USDA and local regulatory standards
  • Oversee hygiene protocols, expiration tracking, and supplier compliance

Digital Growth & Customer Experience

  • Collaborate with marketing to optimize Shopify/ShipStation workflows, conversion rates, and CAC
  • Improve customer experience across ordering, delivery, and support touchpoints

Inventory & Procurement

  • Manage inventory levels with suppliers, including imported goods and seasonal demand spikes
  • Forecast demand and maintain stock availability during peak periods

Technology & Systems

  • Oversee integrations between Shopify, ERP, and WMS platforms
  • Identify opportunities to automate workflows and improve operational visibility
  • Google Suite knowledge required

Sales & Account Growth

  • Manage daily website sales performance
  • Expand corporate gifting and B2B account opportunities

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

  • 7 years in operations management, including 3 years in perishable or food e-commerce (meal kits, specialty grocery, D2C food brands)

Skills:

  • Strong understanding of cold-chain logistics and national carriers (FedEx, UPS, regional couriers)
  • Data-driven mindset with experience analyzing AOV, LTV, CAC, and fulfillment KPIs
  • Leadership experience across operations, customer service, and digital teams
  • Entrepreneurial, proactive, and comfortable owning outcomes in a fast-moving environment

Job Demands and Conditions Analysis

O = Occasional, less than 1 time per week F = Frequent, from 1/3 to 2/3rds of the time

S = Some, less than 1/3 of the time C = Consistent, more than 2/3rds of the time

Blank = not required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

O

S

F

C

ENVIRONMENTAL

REQUIREMENTS

O

S

F

C

Sitting

Works alone

Standing

Works with others

Walking

Customers contact

Lifting < 25 lbs

Shift work

Lifting 26-50 lbs

Extended day

Lifting Over 50 lbs

Cold

Carrying

Heat

Pushing

Temperature changes

Bending at waist

Wet

Twisting upper body

Humid

Climbing

Noise

Balancing

Confined area

Kneeling

High places

Crouching

Work outdoors

Crawling

Work indoors

Reaching

Mechanical hazards

Working with hands

Electrical hazards

Working with fingers

Explosive materials

Talking

Fumes

Hearing

Odors

Vision acuity - near

Dusts

Vision acuity - far

Mists

Depth perception

Gases

Field of vision

Poor ventilation

Color vision

Other

Driving

Other

EQUIPMENT OPERATION

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

Driving cars/ light trucks

Work with solvents

Driving heavy trucks/ vans

Work with acids, corrosives

Using keyboard & mouse

Work with epoxies

Operating forklifts, stackers

Paint

Operating machine tools

Other

Operating power hand tools

Operating Torch


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