Operating Partner & General Manager (Profit Sharing & Equity)
Operating Partner & General Manager – RAY'S Chicken
We run RAY'S Chicken at Hejrevej in Nordvest, sharing a roof and a taproom with Gamma Brewing. We take a lot of pride in what we do: 24-hour buttermilk marinades, custom spice rubs, homemade sauces, and fried chicken that stands out in Copenhagen.
We are ready to build RAY'S into a multi-location brand. To do that, we need a partner on the ground to take over the daily operation of our flagship location, dial in our systems, and build the foundation for our next openings.
This role comes with base pay, direct profit sharing, and an equity track.
What the Job Looks Like
You will start on the floor. To run and expand this business, you need to understand every moving part firsthand.
Step 1: Learn the Shop You'll spend your first weeks working the line—prepping chicken, running the fryers, packing orders, handling Wolt and takeaway rushes, and talking to guests.
Step 2: Take Full Ownership of Hejrevej Once you know the rhythm of the place, you take the reins of day-to-day operations: scheduling the crew, ordering from suppliers, keeping food costs tight, staying on top of Fødevarestyrelsen hygiene standards, and making sure the food quality never slips.
Step 3: Build for Expansion You'll help turn our daily workflows into clear, repeatable routines so that training new staff is easy. When we are ready to open location number two, you will be deeply involved in site setup, hiring, and launch.
Who We Are Looking For
You do not need years of high-end restaurant experience. If you have run a busy kitchen or managed a bar, great. But if your background is in retail, small business, logistics, or running physical projects and you love fast-paced, hands-on work, we want to hear from you.
Here is what actually matters to us:
High Agency: You don't wait for someone to tell you what needs fixing. If a station is dirty, an order is delayed, or inventory is running low, you jump in and solve it.
Comfortable on Your Feet: You enjoy the energy of a packed Friday night shift and you lead your team by working alongside them.
Organized & Practical: You notice small details. You can build simple checklists, manage inventory without wasting stock, and keep a kitchen running cleanly under pressure.
Good with People: You stay calm and constructive when the ticket machine is going non-stop and the room is full. You treat your team with respect and set a solid pace.
Long-Term Mindset: You want to build something real and share in the financial upside through profit distribution and equity as the business grows.
The Deal
Compensation: Base salary after experience with a road map to profit sharing.
Equity Pathway: Clear, milestone-based equity vesting as you take full operational ownership and we expand.
Direct Access: You work directly alongside the founders. No bureaucracy, no corporate politics—good ideas get tested and put into action immediately.
Great Location: A vibrant base at Hejrevej 6B in Nordvest, working alongside the Gamma Brewing team.
How to Apply
Send us your CV along with a short email telling us:
What you have built, managed, or fixed in previous jobs.
Why running and scaling a food business at this stage makes sense for you.
Email: work@diamondslice.dk
Subject: Rays Partner