A Midwest-based Restaurant Group seeks an experienced Food & Beverage Director of Operation to oversee its locations. The Ideal Candidate will have a strong background and experience in Casual to Upscale Casual Restaurants, Bars, and Brew Pubs; as well as, Banquets, Events, and Catering. This opportunity has definite growth potential in the future to be responsible for the company. Are you a Multi-Unit Director, with a proven track record in growing a company, looking for a new opportunity to help guide a growing company? If so, please submit your resume for consideration today!

 

Benefits:

• Salary in the $100,000 to $130,000 range
• Attainable Bonus Plan based on financial results
• Healthcare Insurance
• Relocation Assistance
• 401k
• Vacation/PTO

Responsibilities:

• Act as a key participant in the development of the overall strategic 1,3, and 5-year vision for the organization; plan business objectives, develop organizational policies
• Take the lead to ensure achievement of key milestones and provide a quarterly update to President on progress; establish annual desired profit margin for the organization
• Working with appropriate personnel, develop an annual budget that will facilitate the achievement of the overall growth goals of the organization
• Provides overall management and coordination of the Company and all its operations including bars, restaurants, events, off-sites, and other entities
• Oversees human resources and determines the best approach and process to attract and select staff, staff training and development, and termination process when required
• Establish a company-wide communication process - either using the current software or by recommending and implementing something different; ensure all team members are communicating and aware of important company information and calendars
• Responsible for providing direct supervision for all administrative staff including Operations, Marketing Team, HR, and Office management
• Responsible for developing, with appropriate input, the overall marketing strategy for the organization and providing oversight for the implementation and ensuring achievement of the agreed-upon strategy
• Constructively and actively works with the President and ownership team in a leadership role; identifies potential growth opportunities and additional locations
• Oversee facility maintenance and modifications and establishes and implement green practices including lowering food, product, and service waste and energy usage within facilities

​Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience at a Multi-Unit Director level or higher with a Casual or Upscale Casual Brand
• Five to ten years of proven success in a leadership role in a similar environment
• Experience in overseeing multiple locations
• Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality related Majors or Business Administration is preferred.
• Proven track record of Team Building and the development and implementation of standards and consistency
• Strong project management skills, problem-solving and critical thinking skills, leadership qualities, and communication skills

 

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