Director of Operations - Fine Dining Restaurants

NextGen Hospitality Solutions; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

NextGen Hospitality Solutions seeks a Director of Operations for a high-volume fine dining restaurant in Atlanta. You will lead daily operations, mentor a culinary and service team, and drive guest satisfaction and profitability.

The role requires 5+ years in upscale restaurant operations with strong P&L skills and a passion for hospitality. You’ll implement training, ensure health-code compliance, and elevate service standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading operations in fine dining or upscale restaurants.
• Proven ability to manage P&L, staffing, and quality standards.
• Strong leadership presence with excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of restaurant compliance, health codes, and safety.
• Passion for hospitality and continuous operational improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across front and back of house.
• Build and coach high-performance teams to deliver excellence.
• Manage budgets, inventory, and profitability metrics.
• Ensure consistent service quality and guest satisfaction.
• Drive operational efficiency and training initiatives.

Skills

P&L management

Staffing

Quality standards

Leadership

Communication

Health & safety

Hospitality

Job description

Director of Operations for High-Volume Fine Dining Restaurant

Ready to lead operations that define a restaurant's success?

This is your opportunity to drive excellence at a high-volume, full-service fine dining restaurant in Atlanta. You'll lead a dynamic team, oversee critical operations, and directly impact both guest experiences and the bottom line. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and bring operational expertise to match your ambition, we'd love to hear from you.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Competitive salary of $100,000-120,000 annually, plus bonus potential
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Generous paid time off and 401(k) retirement plan
• Lead and mentor a talented culinary and service team
• Grow your career in Atlanta's thriving fine dining scene

What You'll Do

• Oversee daily operations across front and back of house
• Build and coach high-performance teams to deliver excellence
• Manage budgets, inventory, and profitability metrics
• Ensure consistent service quality and guest satisfaction
• Drive operational efficiency and training initiatives

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years leading operations in fine dining or upscale restaurants
• Proven ability to manage P&L, staffing, and quality standards
• Strong leadership presence with excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of restaurant compliance, health codes, and safety
• Passion for hospitality and continuous operational improvement