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Are you ready to relocate to the beautiful Hamptons in NY? 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. Must have independent upscale restaurant hospitality group experience.
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 for Independent Upscale Hospitality Groups (NOT HOTEL BACKGROUND)
- 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
JOB ID: 169579
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James Kinder