Area Director, Fast Casual Ops & High-Volume Growth

NextGen Hospitality Solutions; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

NextGen Hospitality Solutions in Lakeland, FL seeks an Area Director to own operations across high-volume fast casual locations, elevating guest experiences and financial performance.

You will lead, train, and develop front‑ and back‑of‑house teams, drive profitability through inventory, labor, and cost controls, and ensure food safety and compliance.

If you’ve built leadership chops in fast casual and crave a dynamic, growth‑driven environment, this is your next step.

Qualifications

• Proven success managing fast casual or casual dining operations.
• Multi-unit or high-volume single-unit restaurant experience required.
• Track record building and motivating strong restaurant teams.
• Strong financial acumen and profit-and-loss accountability.
• Genuine passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional guest service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and standards across assigned locations.
• Recruit, train, and develop front-of-house and back-of-house teams.
• Drive profitability through inventory, labor, and cost management.
• Ensure consistent guest experiences and satisfaction across all shifts.
• Maintain food safety, health, and operational compliance standards.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Financial acumen

Hospitality excellence

Guest service

Job description

NextGen Hospitality Solutions in Lakeland, FL seeks an Area Director to own operations across high-volume fast casual locations, elevating guest experiences and financial performance.

You will lead, train, and develop front‑ and back‑of‑house teams, drive profitability through inventory, labor, and cost controls, and ensure food safety and compliance.

If you’ve built leadership chops in fast casual and crave a dynamic, growth‑driven environment, this is your next step.