Director of Restaurants

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A long-established restaurant brand in Prescott is undergoing an exciting transformation into a modern fine dining steakhouse destination—and we’re looking for an exceptional leader to guide that evolution. This is a rare opportunity for a restaurant executive or consultant with high-end experience to shape and operate a flagship concept. If you've led the opening or rebranding of multiple fine dining restaurants or steakhouses, and you're ready to roll up your sleeves in a hands-on operating role, this could be your next defining career move.

Director of Restaurants Benefits and Compensation:

• Competitive base salary of $140,000 – $150,000, plus strong bonus potential
• Longevity bonus to reward sustained impact
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Relocation assistance to beautiful Prescott, Arizona

Director of Restaurants Required Qualifications and Background:

• Proven experience opening or rebranding at least two fine dining restaurants or high-end steakhouses
• Background as a consultant, director, or senior operator in upscale dining
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to recruit, develop, and retain high-performing teams
• Financial acumen with a track record of driving profitability and efficiency
• Hands-on, guest-focused management style with a passion for hospitality excellence
• Willingness and ability to relocate to Prescott full-time

Director of Restaurants Preferred Qualifications and Background:

• Experience leading restaurant transformations or brand overhauls
• Culinary or hospitality degree from an accredited program
• Familiarity with modern steakhouse trends and luxury service standards
• Experience navigating ownership transitions, brand repositioning, or major concept shifts
• Knowledge of Prescott or the Arizona dining market is a plus
• Familiarity with restaurant tech and systems modernization

Director of Restaurants Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic rebranding and repositioning of a restaurant into a fine dining steakhouse
• Direct all front- and back-of-house operations with a focus on guest experience and operational excellence
• Hire, train, and inspire a best-in-class hospitality team
• Collaborate with ownership on menu development, interior updates, and branding elements
• Manage budgets, cost controls, and financial performance metrics
• Serve as the public face of the restaurant, building community and industry relationships

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: 161421

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Neil Lurvey

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