Job description
With millions of diners, 60,000+ restaurant partners and 25+ years of experience, OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), is an industry leader with a passion for helping restaurants thrive. Our world-class technology empowers restaurants to focus on what matters most – their team, their guests, and their bottom line – while enabling diners to discover and book the perfect restaurant for every occasion.
Every employee at OpenTable has a tangible impact on what we do and how we do it. You’ll also be part of a global team that includes its portfolio of metasearch brands. Hospitality is all about taking care of others, and it defines our culture.
We’re looking for a dynamic Senior Manager to lead our Support Operations Enablement function. This role is critical in shaping how our support teams operate at scale — ensuring we’re not only delivering excellent service today, but continuously improving for the future. The successful candidate will bring expertise in Quality Assurance (QA), Customer Experience (CX), and AI/automation while also overseeing the broader enablement umbrella, including Workforce Management (WFM), Reporting & Analytics, and Training.
This leader will partner closely with Operations leadership to identify opportunities, streamline processes, and equip our teams with the right tools, insights, and skills to deliver a world-class customer experience.
What You’ll Do
Lead the Enablement Team: Oversee the QA, CX, WFM, Reporting, and Training functions — ensuring alignment, collaboration, and measurable impact on frontline performance.
Drive QA & CX Strategy: Build robust programs to measure and improve quality, voice of customer, and overall customer experience; translate insights into tangible operational improvements.
Advance AI & Automation: Partner with Product, Engineering, and Operations to design, test, and scale AI solutions that enhance efficiency and service quality.
Optimize Workforce Management: Ensure effective staffing, scheduling, and forecasting that balance operational efficiency with customer experience.
Elevate Reporting & Insights: Oversee the design and delivery of reporting dashboards, enabling data-driven decision-making across Support.
Upskill & Enable Teams: Partner with Training to design upskilling initiatives that prepare agents and leaders for evolving customer needs.
Influence Strategy: Act as a thought partner to senior leadership, bringing enablement insights into broader support and company strategy.
Foster a Culture of Excellence: Develop, coach, and inspire your team, promoting accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
About You
Customer Care Expertise: 7+ years in customer support operations, with at least 3+ years leading enablement functions (QA, WFM, Reporting, Training, or CX).
QA/CX Leader: Strong background in quality assurance and customer experience strategy, with a track record of using insights to improve service.
AI/Automation Curiosity: Hands-on experience or strong exposure to AI/automation in support contexts, with an ability to bridge technical opportunities with business needs.
Operational Acumen: Deep understanding of how support functions (WFM, Reporting, Training, QA) drive frontline success.
Data-Driven: Skilled in analytics and able to translate reporting into actionable strategies.
Change Driver: Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives that improved performance and customer outcomes.
People Leader: Experience developing high-performing managers and specialists across diverse functions.
Collaborator: Ability to partner effectively across Operations, Product, and Technology teams.
Benefits and Perks
Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year
Focus on mental health and well-being:
Company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth
Company-paid subscription to Headspace
Company-wide week off a year - the whole team fully recharges (and returns without a pile-up of work!)
Paid parental leave
Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday
Paid volunteer time
Focus on your career growth:
Development Dollars
Leadership development
Access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings
Travel Discounts
Employee Resource Groups
Christmas Bonus - 30 days
20 days of paid time off a year
25% vacation premium
Private health, dental, and life insurance
Monthly social events and happy hours
Why Join Us
This is a high-impact role where you’ll shape the future of how we enable customer support globally. You’ll have the opportunity to blend customer experience expertise, AI-driven innovation, and operational leadership into a single, transformative function that powers world-class hospitality.
Work Environment & Flexibility
At OpenTable, we pride ourselves on fostering a global and dynamic work environment. As a team member with us, you will benefit from a schedule tailored to accommodate a global workforce operating across multiple time zones. While the majority of your responsibilities may align with conventional business hours, there will be instances where you are expected to manage communications - via calls, Slack messages, or emails - outside of regular working hours to effectively collaborate with international colleagues, respond to restaurant partners, and/or address urgent matters. OpenTable will always abide by and consider local laws and regulations.
Inclusion
We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. We know the best ideas come when we bring different voices to the table, so we’re building a team as dynamic as the diners and restaurants we serve—and fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome to be themselves.
If you need accommodations during the application or interview process, or on the job, we’re here to support you. Please reach out to your recruiter to request any accommodations.
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