Director of Operations

Recruiting Partner: Miguel Sanchez

Gainesville, Florida | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $130,000 to $145,000 | Job ID: 170879

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Director of Operations

Join a respected restaurant group committed to elevating its brand and fostering lasting positive change. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role as part of a growing organization focused on building high-performing teams and delivering outstanding results.

Director of Operations Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive base salary plus annual performance incentives
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Generous paid time off and holiday benefits
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Supportive, inclusive company culture with clear career advancement

Director of Operations Requirements & Qualifications

  • 5+ years prior quick-service restaurant experience with 5+ years of multi-unit management
  • Proven track record of achieving measurable results in operations
  • Strong, authentic communication and team engagement skills
  • Highly organized, adaptable, and decisive with excellent multi-tasking ability
  • Disciplined approach to setting priorities and driving performance improvements
  • Deep understanding of regulatory requirements: employee safety, immigration, non-discrimination, workers’ compensation, and food safety
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Able to manage POS network and hardware systems and troubleshoot technology issues
  • Current possession of HU Certificate required
  • Demonstrated personal integrity, high energy, self-motivation, and commitment to core values

Director of Operations Preferred Background & Skills

  • Experience developing strong community relationships and local marketing initiatives
  • Demonstrated ability to identify, recruit, train, and develop high-performing talent

Director of Operations Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Enforce operational and system standards across all restaurant locations
  • Drive recruitment, retention, and succession planning for all levels of management
  • Foster a positive team culture characterized by hard work, generosity, and collaboration
  • Coach, motivate, and train supervisors and management teams for exceptional quality, service, and cleanliness
  • Lead continuous improvement across financial, human resource, and guest experience KPIs
  • Achieve and exceed annual P&L targets, balancing sales growth and cost management
  • Cultivate strong ties within each community through brand ambassadorship and local outreach
  • Develop and enforce effective organizational practices, including scheduling, planning, and clear goal-setting

  • If you are passionate about shaping culture, leading operations, and driving results, we encourage you to apply and make an impact on the future of this dynamic restaurant group.

 

JOB ID: 170879

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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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