Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Equity-Based | Chopped Up Meals

Location: Remote/Flexible (preferred: MD, VA, or TX)

Job Type: Equity-Only (No Salary)

Compensation: Up to 10% non-voting equity, based on vesting & performance

Start Date: Immediate

Chopped Up Meals is a fast-growing meal prep company serving Maryland, Virginia, and Texas. We deliver healthy, pre-portioned meals to fitness-focused clients through gym partnerships and are on a mission to scale operations nationwide. Our growth is fueled by results, community, and quality food — not hype.

We currently gross over $144,000 annually and are poised to scale significantly. We’re now looking for a driven, business-savvy COO who is ready to lead our operations and help us multiply that growth.

• Build and streamline kitchen operations, logistics, and fulfillment workflows
• Hire and lead the kitchen and delivery teams across multiple locations
• Overhaul our website and customer subscription flow for user-friendly ordering
• Manage weekly production (~11.9 meals per order) and scale to 100–1,000 orders/week
• Optimize cost per meal and labor efficiency (currently 400 meals produced per 13 hours with a team of 4)
• Create and implement SOPs, KPIs, and internal systems to ensure quality and consistency
• Collaborate directly with the founder on strategic decisions and expansion plans

• Proven experience scaling a product or service-based business (especially in food, logistics, or e-commerce)
• Strong background in operations, supply chain, or team leadership
• Comfortable managing production teams and contractors
• Understanding of growth metrics and operational budgeting
• Bonus if you’ve launched or led a startup before
• Hustler's mindset — you're willing to build, optimize, and get your hands dirty
• Located near a major city in MD, VA, or TX (not required, but preferred)

This is a sweat equity role — no salary initially. Instead, we offer:

• 5% equity upfront, subject to a 5-year vesting schedule with a 2-year cliff
• Up to 5% more based on performance milestones (e.g., 500 orders/week or $500K in revenue)
• All equity is non-voting to retain founder control
• Buyback protections ensure equity is tied to performance and long-term contribution

• You get to co-lead and scale a business that’s already profitable
• You’ll have creative and operational freedom to build your own systems
• You're not just an employee — you're an owner
• Help bring healthy, affordable food to thousands while building a legacy brand

• Send your resume and a short paragraph about why this is the right opportunity for you. No cover letter needed — just show us your hustle, vision, and leadership ability.