Established Bay Area Restaurant Group seeks a Director of Operations!

We are seeking an experienced and highly driven Director of Operations to lead and elevate our restaurant operations. We are an established restaurant group with locations throughout the Bay Area. This role is responsible for driving performance across multiple locations while protecting our culture, developing leaders, and delivering an exceptional guest experience.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on operator with strong business acumen who thrives in a fast-paced environment, leads with accountability, and thinks like an owner.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

Oversee daily operations across all restaurant locations, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and brand standards

Develop and implement operational systems, processes, and best practices

Partner with culinary and service leaders to deliver outstanding guest experiences

Maintain excellence in food quality, service, cleanliness, and safety

People & Culture

Coach, develop, and mentor General Managers and leadership teams

Build a strong leadership bench through training, succession planning, and performance management

Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Ensure compliance with labor laws, company policies, and HR best practices

Financial Performance

Drive revenue growth, profitability, and cost controls across all locations

Analyze P&Ls and KPIs; identify opportunities and implement action plans

Oversee labor management, inventory controls, and operational budgets

Partner with finance and ownership to achieve business goals

Strategy & Growth

Support new restaurant openings, renovations, and expansion initiatives

Collaborate with ownership on long-term strategy and operational scalability

Lead change management initiatives as the company evolves

Act as a key ambassador of the brand internally and externally

Qualifications

7+ years of progressive leadership experience in multi-unit restaurant operations

Proven success leading high-volume, full-service or premium casual dining concepts

Strong financial acumen with deep P&L experience

Exceptional leadership, communication, and coaching skills

Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution

Passion for hospitality, people development, and operational excellence

What We Offer

Salary $125k-$145k with potential performance-based bonus

Health benefits and paid time off

Growth opportunity within a dynamic and expanding restaurant group

The chance to make a meaningful impact on culture, performance, and long-term success

If you are driven and passionate about Hospitality, please send your resume to the email address above.