Director of Operations
Recruiting Partner: Rogers Hornsby
Portland, Maine | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $120,000 to $130,000 | Job ID: 163229
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An established, high-performing restaurant group is seeking an experienced Director of Operations to lead a dynamic, multi-unit team across the state of Maine. This strategic role offers the opportunity to drive performance, build culture, and influence long-term growth for a recognizable brand in the QSR space.
Director of Operations Benefits and Compensation:
- Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus potential
- Comprehensive health benefits package
- Paid time off and holidays
- Company-provided technology and travel support
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Director of Operations Requirements & Qualifications:
- Minimum 7 years of multi-unit restaurant leadership, ideally in QSR or fast-casual concepts
- Experience overseeing District Managers or Area Leaders
- Proven success managing operational KPIs including P&L, labor, and cost control
- Strong leadership presence with a hands-on, people-first approach
- Clear and effective communicator across all levels of the organization
Must Haves
- Oversight of day-to-day restaurant operations across multiple units
- Conducting regular business reviews and developing performance-based action plans
- Direct accountability for team development, hiring, and succession planning
- Execution of brand standards related to quality, service, speed, and cleanliness
- Driving local strategy in alignment with broader brand goals
Director of Operations Preferred Background & Skills
- Previous experience with nationally recognized QSR brands
- Background in opening new units or overseeing growth markets
- Strong business acumen with the ability to analyze trends and implement results-driven solutions
- A track record of improving guest satisfaction and team engagement
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: 163229
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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.
Rogers Hornsby
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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.
Rogers Hornsby
Area Director
