Director of Operations Hospitality Group

Recruiting Partner: Myra Magaletta

Sag Harbor, New York | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $150,000 to $150,000 | Job ID: 163616

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We are seeking a dynamic Director of Operations to lead and support a hospitality group and their expanding portfolio of food & beverage and lodging concepts. This is a strategic leadership role for a hospitality-driven operator who excels at managing people, systems, and performance — and is excited to help scale a thoughtful, experience-focused brand.

Director of Operations Responsibilities:

  • Oversee day-to-day operations across multiple restaurant locations
  • Lead, coach, and inspire General Managers and BOH/FOH teams
  • Collaborate with ownership on growth strategies, financial performance, and brand integrity
  • Implement systems and SOPs to improve efficiency, consistency, and profitability
  • Manage P&Ls, inventory, vendor relationships, compliance, and guest experience standards
  • Play a key role in upcoming openings and new concept development

Director of Operations Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of progressive food & beverage operations leadership, including multi-unit oversight
  • Proven ability to drive culture, accountability, and operational excellence
  • Deep knowledge of the NYC upscale restaurant landscape and labor market
  • Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets, COGS, and labor
  • Track record of developing high-performing teams
  • Passion for hospitality, guest experience, and building community through food
  • Experience with Cosmopolitan International Clientele

Ideal Candidate Is:

  • Strategic yet hands-on — willing to jump in where needed
  • Hospitality-minded with strong emotional intelligence
  • Resourceful, calm under pressure, and solution-oriented
  • A collaborative leader who uplifts those around them

Director of Operations Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Housing Provided
  • Bonus
  • Health Benefits
  • 401K

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: 163616

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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.

Myra Magaletta

Senior Recruiting Partner

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