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This role is for a hands-on, early-rising Area Director who knows how to win in high-volume, drive-thru operations. The Area Director owns execution across people, profit, and performance, spending the majority of time in restaurants coaching leaders and driving results. This is a field-first role for someone who leads from the front and holds high standards without ego.

Area Director Benefits:

Competitive Salary and Attainable Bonus Structure
H/D/V Benefits
401k w/match
Car Allowance
Great Perks!

Area Director Responsibilities:

Leads and coaches 5 – 6 General Managers, setting clear expectations around execution, accountability, and people development.
Drives operational excellence in speed, accuracy, food quality, and service – particularly in drive-thru performance.
Owns full financial performance of the area, including labor, food cost, controllables, and strategic planning.
Builds and evaluates talent by hiring strong leaders, developing bench strength, and actively coaching underperforming managers.
Ensures compliance with company standards, HR policies, and all regulatory requirements while maintaining a positive, respectful work environment.

Area Director Skills and Qualifications:

3+ years as an Area Director, or equivalent multi-unit role, managing 5+ General Managers and restaurants.
Demonstrated mastery of cost controls and performance management in $2MM+ quick-service restaurants.
Strong people leader with a proven ability to evaluate talent, coach effectively, and build resilient teams.
Clear, confident communicator with the ability to plan, coordinate, and implement change.
Highly organized, self-directed, and comfortable with early mornings, frequent travel, and field-based leadership.

JOB ID: 169853

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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.

Kalyn joined Goodwin Recruiting with over a decade of experience in operations, leadership, and hospitality management. She’s known for her values-driven approach, strong team-building skills, and commitment to excellence. Kalyn’s experience across industries - ranging from medical and construction to hospitality and finance - has made her highly effective in full-cycle recruiting.