Director of Operations | Dallas
Recruiting Partner: Nichelle Ritter
Dallas, Texas | Hospitality Operations | Not Remote | $90,000 to $100,000 | Job ID: 182446
Job Summary
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We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Director of Operations for a growing restaurant concept with exciting opportunities for expansion. This is an opportunity for a strong operator who enjoys developing people, improving performance, and building the systems needed to support long-term growth.
Initially, this leader will take direct responsibility for the daily operations of one restaurant, with the opportunity to transition into broader multi-unit leadership as the company expands.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily restaurant operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, service, and operational consistency
- Hire, train, coach, and develop restaurant managers and team members
- Oversee P&L performance, budgets, labor, food cost, inventory, and operating expenses
- Establish effective systems, procedures, and accountability to improve operational performance
- Build a positive, results-driven culture focused on teamwork, hospitality, and execution
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, profitability, and guest satisfaction
- Partner with senior leadership on operational strategy and growth initiatives
- Develop future General Managers and support new restaurant openings
- Transition into broader multi-unit oversight as the company expands
Qualifications
- 10+ years of restaurant operational leadership experience, including 5+ years in multi-unit leadership
- QSR or chicken-concept experience required; both strongly preferred
- Strong hands-on General Manager experience
- Proven success developing restaurant teams and improving operational performance
- Strong financial acumen, including P&L, labor, food cost, inventory, and budgeting
- Experience implementing systems, processes, and operational standards
- Ability to lead directly in the restaurant while building for future growth
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Restaurant opening experience a plus
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
- Opportunity to help shape and grow an expanding restaurant concept
JOB ID: 182446
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