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This is an opportunity for a passionate, people-first Area Director to play a key role in a rapidly growing restaurant group. The ideal candidate leads from the front, stays connected to the day-to-day realities of the business, and brings energy, urgency, and care to everything they do. You’ll develop leaders, elevate operational standards, and help scale a brand built on strong culture and exceptional execution. If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply today!

Area Director Benefits

Base salary up to 85k
Attainable bonus structure
Health benefits, including dental and vision
401k w/match
Monthly car allowance
Career growth opportunities

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 all financial performance in the region, 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 across all restaurant locations

Area Director Skills and Qualifications

3+ years as an Area Director, or equivalent multi-unit role, managing 5+ general managers and restaurant locations
Demonstrated mastery of cost controls and performance management in $2MM+ quick-service/fast food restaurants
Proven leadership ability to evaluate talent, coach effectively, and build resilient teams through mutual respect, ongoing training, and a high level of emotional intelligence
Clear, confident communicator with the ability to plan, coordinate, and implement change.
Highly organized, self-directed, and excited about early mornings, comfortable with frequent travel, and a positive track record in field-based leadership

JOB ID: 169869

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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.