Director of Operations

Goodwin Recruiting; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Monthly R&D stipend

Dedicated parking

Growth potential

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting seeks an experienced Director of Operations for a dynamic hospitality organization in Colorado. This hands-on leader will oversee day-to-day operations and serve as the main liaison between ownership and the broader team, driving accountability and operational excellence across multiple departments.

The ideal candidate blends big-picture strategy with hands-on execution, mentors teams, and ensures clear communication.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive hospitality or restaurant operations leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex operations with multiple departments or functions.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing teams.
• Strong understanding of hospitality operations, staffing, service, and financial performance.
• Proven ability to work directly with ownership or senior leadership.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on operational involvement.
• Highly reliable, accountable, and proactive.
• Ability to build strong relationships and trust throughout an organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations for a hospitality organization.
• Serve as liaison between ownership and the broader team, ensuring clear communication.
• Drive accountability and operational excellence across multiple departments.
• Balance big-picture strategy with hands-on execution.
• Mentor and develop team members to deliver results.

Skills

Hospitality Leadership

Cross-Dept Leadership

People Development

Financial Acumen

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Ownership Collaboration

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and highly adaptable Director of Operations to oversee day-to-day operations for an established and dynamic hospitality organization. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands‑on hospitality leader who thrives in a multifaceted environment and enjoys working across multiple areas of a business.

The Director of Operations will serve as a key liaison between ownership and the broader team, providing leadership across multiple departments while ensuring strong communication, accountability, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a broad hospitality background and the ability to move comfortably between big-picture strategy and hands‑on execution.

Compensation & Benefits

• $125,000 salary
• 100% employer-paid medical insurance for employee and dependents
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Monthly R&D stipend
• Dedicated parking
• Opportunity for professional growth and long-term impact

Requirements & Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive hospitality or restaurant operations leadership experience
• Demonstrated experience managing complex operations with multiple departments or functions
• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing teams
• Strong understanding of hospitality operations, staffing, service, and financial performance
• Proven ability to work directly with ownership or senior leadership
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on operational involvement
• Highly reliable, accountable, and proactive
• Ability to build strong relationships and trust throughout an organization
• Ability to work primarily on-site with flexibility based on business needs

Preferred Skills

• Experience in a complex hospitality, restaurant, event, entertainment, or service environment
• Multi-unit or multi-department operational experience
• Experience overseeing a sizable team
• Experience working in an entrepreneurial or owner-operated environment
• Background that demonstrates exposure to multiple areas of hospitality rather than a narrowly specialized career path
• Experience working closely with ownership and acting as a trusted operational partner
• Experience with events, sales, marketing, facilities, or other functions outside of traditional restaurant operations
• Strong business acumen and operational judgment
• Experience developing and improving processes,

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Elizabeth Wetherhold