NSO, Project Coordinator
Grubhub
About Wonder
Everything’s on the menu at Wonder. Except compromise.
Wonder is the mealtime platform built to feed every craving in one order. With Wonder, you can mix and match hundreds of dishes from 20+ exclusive restaurants in a single order, so everyone gets exactly what they’re craving. Enjoy everything from tacos to Thai with $0 delivery fees, plus dine-in or pick up at a Wonder location near you. Each dish is made to order on-site by our culinary team and served hot.
Behind the scenes, Wonder owns and operates every step of the dining experience, from recipe development to the technology that powers our experience, allowing us to deliver quality, variety, and consistency at scale.
Join us as we work to make great food more accessible.
About the Role
As a New Restaurant Openings (NRO), Project Coordinator, you will play a vital role in coordinating and executing the successful launch of new locations. You will be responsible for managing multiple restaurant opening projects simultaneously, including pre-opening to opening through multi-tier events and post-opening normalization. This role requires an organized, detail-oriented individual who can pivot and thrive in a fast-paced environment and can prioritize effectively.
Key Responsibilities
Project Execution: Oversee the end-to-end project lifecycle for new restaurant openings from three months prior to launch through grand opening, ensuring smooth handover to operational teams.
Multi-Project Management: Directly manage multiple restaurant opening projects concurrently, balancing tasks across timelines to meet project milestones.
Cross-Functional Coordination: Partner with New Restaurant Opening (NRO) Leads and construction teams to align on expected turnover dates, track general contractor punch list, monitor equipment checklist, and confirm operational readiness prior to store openings.
Administrative Support: Arrange travel logistics for NRO Leads and Managers in Training (MITs) to support seamless store launch operations.
Task Tracking & Management: Maintain comprehensive task lists, lead weekly project calls, update and maintain schedules, and timelines in project management software, ensuring all tasks are tracked and updated three months prior to launch.
Documentation & Reporting: Prepare and update task statuses, reports, and spreadsheets, ensuring accurate record-keeping and visibility for all stakeholders.
Tools & Resources Preparation: Collaborate closely with NRO Leads to ensure they have the necessary resources and tools for successful store launches.
Budget Management: Reconciling the pre-opening budget, identifying discrepancies and any variance in the structured budget.
Post-Opening Support: Support troubleshooting during the initial operational period and address any lingering issues to maintain a high-quality experience. Gather feedback from store teams to continuously improve the new store opening process.
Experience & Skills Required
Project Management Experience: Proven track record in project management, preferably with experience managing time-sensitive deadlines.
Attention to Detail: Highly organized with strong attention to detail, able to maintain task accuracy across multiple projects.
Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel; familiarity with project management software is preferred.
Analytical Skills: Strong analytical background with the ability to interpret and present data effectively.
Project Management Software experience required.
Location: New York, NY
Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 per year (DOE)
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Wonder uses geographic-specific salary structures, which means the salary offered may vary depending on where the job is located. The final salary offer will take into account various factors, such as the candidate's skills, education, training, credentials, and experience.
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary package including equity and 401K. Additionally, we provide multiple medical, dental, and vision plans to meet all of our employees' needs as well as many benefits and perks that are not listed.
A Final Note
At Wonder, we build the best teams by hiring with an objective lens — evaluating people for their potential while championing diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. As part of our commitment to fair and compliant hiring practices, Wonder participates in the federal government's E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If you need an accommodation during the interview process, please let your recruiter know.
We look forward to hearing from you! We'll contact you via email or text to schedule interviews and share information about your candidacy.
