Restaurant Director of Operations District Manager Fast Casual

Location: Ohio Region

Compensation: Competitive Base Salary Performance Bonus Comprehensive Benefits

Were partnering with a rapidly growing industry-leading fast-casual restaurant brand to identify an exceptional Director of Operations to lead one of its highest-performing regions.

This executive leadership role oversees approximately 2030 restaurant locations through a team of 34 Area Directors providing strategic direction developing multi-unit leaders and driving operational and financial excellence across the region.

If youre a proven restaurant operations leader who enjoys building high-performing teams developing future leaders and creating a culture of accountability and guest-focused execution this is an outstanding opportunity to make a significant impact while advancing your career with a premier restaurant organization.

• Provide strategic leadership for approximately 2030 restaurant locations throughout the Ohio region.
• Directly coach mentor and develop 34 Area Directors while supporting the success of their General Managers and restaurant leadership teams.
• Establish clear performance expectations accountability and operational consistency across the region.
• Conduct regular restaurant visits to evaluate performance identify opportunities and support field leadership.

• Build and strengthen a leadership pipeline through coaching mentoring succession planning and talent development.
• Partner with Area Directors to recruit develop and retain high-performing General Managers.
• Foster a culture built on teamwork accountability continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• Ensure every restaurant consistently executes brand standards operating systems and company initiatives.
• Improve sales profitability guest satisfaction food quality and team engagement through disciplined operational execution.
• Lead successful new restaurant openings by supporting staffing training operational readiness and leadership development.

• Own regional performance across sales profitability labor food cost and controllable expenses.
• Analyze P&L statements key performance indicators and operational metrics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop action plans that maximize restaurant performance while achieving regional financial objectives.

• Promote a guest-first culture across every restaurant.
• Ensure consistent execution of hospitality food quality cleanliness and service standards.
• Partner with field leadership to resolve operational challenges and continuously improve the guest experience.

• Partner with executive leadership to execute regional growth strategies and market expansion plans.
• Prepare leadership teams to support new restaurant openings and future development.
• Lead company-wide initiatives while ensuring consistent execution throughout the region.

• Maintain compliance with company policies food safety standards health regulations and employment practices.
• Conduct operational reviews and hold field leaders accountable for execution and performance.
• Promote a safe environment for both team members and guests.

• 5 years of progressive multi-unit restaurant operations leadership experience.
• Proven experience leading Area Directors District Managers Area Managers or other multi-unit leaders.
• Experience overseeing a large geographic region within a fast-casual QSR or multi-unit restaurant organization.
• Demonstrated success improving operational performance sales profitability and guest satisfaction across multiple locations.
• Experience supporting new restaurant openings market expansion and leadership development.
• Strong financial acumen including P&L management budgeting labor management and cost controls.
• Exceptional leadership coaching communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced high-growth environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and restaurant operations systems.
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout the assigned region.

• Competitive base salary.
• Performance-based bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance.
• Paid Time Off and sick leave.
• Strong work-life balance.
• Ongoing leadership development and executive support.
• Significant advancement opportunities with a rapidly growing restaurant brand.
• Collaborative people-first culture focused on developing exceptional leaders.