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Reef

Owner Operator / General Manager - Food Business (Detroit Region)

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Reef
Transforms underused urban spaces into vibrant neighborhood hubs for logistics, kitchens and services.
Owner-Operator of ready-to-operate fast casual restaurants, with potential for financial freedom and business growth
20d ago
$250,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Lincoln Park, MI
Onsite
Company Size
15,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Last‑mile delivery
Micro‑fulfillment
Point‑of‑sale systems
Cloud kitchens
Logistics hubs
Mobility hubs
Order & delivery services
Proximity network
Sector Specialisms
Mobility
Logistics
Retail
Healthcare
Food Service
Ghost Kitchens
Last-Mile Delivery
Role
What you would be doing
bim modelling
design review
site visits
client delivery
data analysis
civil works
What you bring
legal right
owner-operator
restaurant ops
food certified
proven leader
efficiency tools
  • Must have legal right to establish and operate a Limited Liability Company (LLC)
  • Experience as a former Owner-Operator or General Manager within the food and beverage industry
  • Resilient, adaptable, and committed to long-term success
  • 3+ years of operational experience working at a restaurant
  • Must be a certified Food Manager, obtained through a nationally recognized American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited program (e.g., ServSafe®, National Registry of Food Safety Professional (NRFSP))
  • Proven Brand Portfolio – Access to multiple food concepts and tested menu content designed to maximize market appeal
  • Knowledge of restaurant operations, from sourcing to management of a location
  • Proven leader, skilled in managing teams and delivering exceptional customer experiences
  • Operational Efficiency Tools – Robotics and automation deployed in select locations to enhance throughput and consistency, planned expansion across locations in future phases
Benefits
  • Accessible Entry Model – No upfront buy-in or long-term contracts required
  • Proven earning potential: most of our Owner-Operators earn $100K+, with many as high as $250K+
  • Turnkey Business Setup – A fully equipped, ready-to-operate restaurant space
  • A supportive ecosystem that provides industry expertise, technology, and resources
  • Comprehensive Support – Training, onboarding, and proven operational playbooks to set you up for success
  • The opportunity to operate a revenue generating establishment as an Owner-Operator—not as our employee, but as an independent business owner, responsible for managing and growing your operations
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
  • must have legal right to establish and operate a limited liability company (llc)
  • proven leader, skilled in managing teams and delivering exceptional customer experiences
  • 3+ years of operational experience working at a restaurant (preferred)
Company
Overview
$1.5 billion
Total Funding Raised
Raised over $1.5 billion in funding, including $700 million in 2020 from SoftBank and others.
$700 million
Funding in 2020
Secured $700 million in a single funding round in 2020.
4,500–5,000 locations
Locations Operated
Operates an ecosystem of over 4,500–5,000 locations across North America, Europe, and the Middle East.
15,000 employees
Workforce Size
Employs around 15,000 people to support its operations globally.
  • Rebranded in 2019 to pursue a broader vision of proximity-based urban ecosystems.
  • Converts idle parking lots and garages into multi-use neighborhood hubs, hosting cloud kitchens, last-mile delivery centers, healthcare clinics, and retail pop-ups.
  • Its proprietary platform, REEF OS, orchestrates operations across venues, brands, and delivery platforms to streamline fulfillment and reduce city congestion.
  • Typical projects feature 3–5 restaurant brands per kitchen and integrated point-of-sale systems.
  • Partnerships include leading food delivery platforms like Grubhub, UberEats, and DoorDash.
  • Specialist sectors include logistics, mobility, real estate, food & beverage, healthcare, and retail, anchored in its 'proximity-as-a-service' model.
  • Pivoted in recent years from underperforming ghost-kitchens toward micro-fulfillment and tech-driven solutions in response to market dynamics.
Culture + Values
  • Inspire global change via cutting-edge innovations.
  • Commit to solving real-world problems and developing impactful technical solutions.
  • Foster collaboration for mutual benefit, rooted in openness and honesty.
  • Empower individuals to take ownership and drive ideas to successful implementation.
Environment + Sustainability
  • Declared commitment to environmental protection
  • Dedicated to environmental protection through innovative technology solutions
  • Repurpose underutilized urban infrastructure to reduce emissions and improve resource efficiency
Inclusion & Diversity
3.1/5
Diversity & Inclusion Rating
The company received a Glassdoor rating of 3.1/5 for its Diversity & Inclusion efforts.
2.4/5
Gender Rating – Men
Glassdoor rated the company's inclusion of men in the workplace at 2.4/5.
2.2/5
Gender Rating – Women
Glassdoor rated the company's inclusion of women in the workplace at 2.2/5.
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