Chief Operating Officer

The Opportunity

Pizzaiolo is one of the GTA’s most beloved quick-service restaurant brands, serving authentic pizza across 75 locations. With strong brand loyalty, deep community roots, and ambitious growth plans, the business is entering its next phase — modernizing operations while preparing to scale across Ontario and beyond.

To lead this transformation, Pizzaiolo is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO).

The Role

Reporting to Founder & President Luigi Petrella, the COO will build the operational foundation required to support consistent performance today and scalable growth tomorrow.

This role carries a dual mandate:

• Strengthen and standardize operations across the existing franchise network

• Design and execute the operating model that enables future expansion

The COO will oversee operations, supply chain, franchise performance, technology adoption, and new store development, acting as both a hands-on builder and strategic growth leader.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a unified operational playbook and SOPs across all locations

• Drive consistency in food quality, service standards, and customer experience

• Lead the introduction of modern QSR systems, data, and performance dashboards

• Oversee supply chain, vendor partnerships, and quality control

• Strengthen franchisee relationships while ensuring accountability to brand standards

• Lead site selection, construction, and new store development

• Build and lead a high-performing operations and franchise support team

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven senior operating leader with experience scaling multi-site QSR, retail, or hospitality businesses

• Strong builder mindset with experience creating operational systems, playbooks, and scalable processes

• Data-driven, technologically fluent, and comfortable leveraging analytics to drive performance

• Entrepreneurial, hands-on, and capable of balancing strategy with execution

• Aligned with Pizzaiolo’s heritage, values, and community-first culture

Why Join Pizzaiolo

This is a rare opportunity to shape the operational engine behind a highly respected Canadian brand. As COO, you will play a pivotal role in preparing Pizzaiolo for its next stage of growth — while preserving the authenticity and quality that made it iconic.