Senior Director of Operations

Recruiting Partner: Emily Lauro

Brentwood, Tennessee | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $95,000 to $105,000 | Job ID: 166064

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We are seeking a dynamic Senior Director of Operations to oversee multi-unit restaurant operations with a strong focus on excellence in service, team leadership, and operational efficiency. This role will be pivotal in driving performance across all locations, ensuring consistency, and creating exceptional guest experiences.

Sr. Director of Operations, Benefits and Compensation:

  • Competitive base salary of $100,000 annually
  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage
  • Paid time off and other perks
  • Career growth opportunities within a fast-growing hospitality group

Sr. Director of Operations Requirements & Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of progressive leadership in hospitality operations, with multi-unit oversight preferred
  • Proven experience managing high-volume, full-service restaurants
  • Strong financial acumen with demonstrated success in managing P&L, labor, and COGS
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills with a track record of team development
  • Hands-on, guest-focused approach with a passion for hospitality and innovation
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
  • Develop and implement SOPs that ensure consistent service, operational excellence, and guest satisfaction
  • Hire, train, and mentor management teams, fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and collaboration

Sr. Director of Operations Preferred Background & Skills:

  • Experience in driving financial performance through effective P&L management, labor controls, and cost management
  • Ability to partner with senior leadership on sales-building initiatives, marketing activations, and community engagement strategies
  • Knowledge of compliance with health, safety, labor, and liquor regulations
  • Strong interpersonal skills to engage with guests and staff to reinforce brand values

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

 

JOB ID: 166064

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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

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