Area Manager JN -082026-180364

Goodwin Recruiting; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Paid travel

Professional development

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an Area Manager to oversee 3-5 high-volume locations in the Boston area. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, developing General Managers, and driving financial performance while upholding brand standards.

Salary ranges from $105,000 to $125,000 plus bonus, with opportunities for long-term growth. Travel is required; days, nights, weekends, and some holidays may be necessary as the market expands.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of successful restaurant General Manager experience.
• Multi-unit leadership experience preferred.
• Strong financial and operational knowledge.
• Hands-on, people-focused leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop General Managers and restaurant leadership teams.
• Oversee operations, staffing, budgets, P&L performance, labor, and cost controls.
• Conduct regular site visits and provide hands-on operational support.
• Recruit and develop future leaders.
• Support new restaurant openings and company-wide initiatives.
• Ensure consistent execution of service, hospitality, cleanliness, and product standards.

Skills

GM experience

Multi-unit leadership

Financial acumen

People leadership

Travel readiness

Availability

Job description

Area Manager – Growing Restaurant Group

Salary: $105,000-$125,000 + BonusA rapidly growing restaurant group is seeking a hands-on Area Manager to oversee 3-5 high-volume locations. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong operator who loves developing people, driving financial performance, and maintaining exceptional guest and brand standards.

Area Manager Responsibilities

• Coach and develop General Managers and restaurant leadership teams
• Oversee operations, staffing, budgets, P&L performance, labor, and cost controls
• Conduct regular site visits and provide hands-on operational support
• Recruit and develop future leaders
• Support new restaurant openings and company-wide initiatives
• Ensure consistent execution of service, hospitality, cleanliness, and product standards

Area Manager Requirements

• At least five years of successful restaurant General Manager experience
• Multi-unit leadership experience preferred
• Strong financial and operational knowledge
• Hands-on, people-focused leadership style
• Ability to travel regularly throughout the assigned market
• Availability to work days, nights, weekends, and occasional holidays

This company has aggressive expansion plans and offers tremendous long-term growth potential. Benefits, bonus opportunities, paid travel, and professional development are included.