Restaurant Area Director of Operations

We are interviewing for a nationwide QSR fast-casual restaurant company seeking Area Restaurant Directors to assist with rapid expansion plans.

How to be part of this amazing company:

If you have a desire for upward mobility in a restaurant management career, with Improved work/life balance and no late nights, this could be the opportunity for you. The Area Restaurant Director will be responsible for all activities within the stores located in their assigned region. Must have at least 3 years of restaurant management experience. Opportunity to grow with a leading fast-casual chain. Reporting directly to senior leaders in the company.

Position Overview:

Every great team is led by a great leader. We need leaders that can lead enthusiastically, with a focus on exceptional customer service and results. Your responsibilities include mentoring the leadership teams within your restaurants to empower them to create an exceptional environment for customers and employees alike. Your position will require oversight of Restaurant General Managers to ensure their compliance with business policies, practices, and goals. Multi-Unit Managers are also responsible for Restaurant Manager selection, development, and retention.

They Offer, and You Enjoy:

• Finally, you now can be part of a fast-casual restaurant company with Improved work/life balance and no late nights
• A passionate, fun, and positive work environment, with a welcoming and supportive team
• Competitive pay and bonus plan – employees are rewarded for both personal and company-wide performance
• Educational Scholarships, tuition reimbursement + growth through our Archways to Opportunity program
• Medical, Dental, Prescription drug coverage, vision insurance, 401k
• Meal discounts
• Vacation
• Holiday and Sick pay
• Flexible schedules to accommodate today’s time demands
• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive salary and monthly bonus structure
• A fun work environment

Ideal Candidate Profile

• A passion for food and restaurant operations
• A desire to make an impact on customers and team members.
• A can-do work ethic and the ability to take initiative on projects.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and build an efficient team in a fast pace environment.
• Belief in and passion for the brand.
• Strong leadership behaviors, approachability, and a reputation as a role model.
• Personal characteristics: self-motivated, positive attitude, service-oriented, flexible, fun personality, and ethical with a high degree of integrity.

Responsibilities

• Leading by example and being a role model for the standards and behaviors consistent with the core values and culture.
• Motivate & Mentor: Lead, coach, and teach your team to be the best they can be
• Boost Financial Performance: Build sales and maximize financial success for your restaurant
• Create & Nurture Culture: Develop, encourage, and model a fun, positive work environment
• Lead & Inspire Hospitality: Ensure guest satisfaction: service comes from the mind, but hospitality comes from the heart
• Proactively attracting, identifying, and hiring team members that have the ability to grow within the organization.
• Successfully and consistently communicating team wins, priorities, best practices, and operational changes to deliver brilliant execution.
• Serving as a role model for high quality, hands-on, floor management – including effective deployment of labor to maximize throughput.
• Delivering store sales and financial objectives by removing any barriers to success.
• Scheduling daily labor requirements that meet the needs of the business and provide great customer service experiences
• Ensuring that food safety and security standards are met and adhered to consistently.
• Maintaining food service and production levels by leading strong BOH and FOH execution.
• Addressing performance issues quickly and respectfully by coaching, counseling, and managing any conflicts.
• Contributing ideas, thoughts, and solutions that result in increased productivity, higher retention, and improved operations.

Requirements:

• Pride yourself on being a hands-on leader
• Ability to demonstrate your passion for food and hospitality
• Accustomed to executing perfectly, attending to details and aiming for excellence
• Welcome the challenge to continually improve and grow
• 3+ years of progressive experience in General Manager level position managing polished fast-casual or QSR restaurant.
• Prior experience working in a large, multi-unit corporate environment preferred.
• Exceptional people and development skills. Proven track record in attracting, assessing, developing, coaching, and managing talent.
• Must be self-motivated, results-driven, able to handle multiple tasks in a time-sensitive environment, flexible, willingness to understand the business, and possesses proven organizational and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to communicate across all levels of the organization.
• Must be flexible and have the ability to manage multiple projects with strong attention to detail.

This is a great opportunity to be part of this QSR fast-casual restaurant company with improved work/life balance. You will be pleased with the compensation package, monthly bonuses and the opportunity to grow your career. We look forward to talking with you!

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $75,000.00 to $90,000.00 /year

Additional Compensation:

• Bonuses

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Signing bonus
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule
• Relocation assistance
• Professional development assistance