Director of Operations: Growth & Multi-Unit Leadership

Southern Brew dba 7 Brew; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Brew dba 7 Brew is seeking a Director of Operations in Little Rock, AR to lead Regional Managers and drive operational excellence across our growing stand network.

You will handle P&L performance, staff development, and new stand openings while upholding 7 Brew's culture and guest experience. This role requires strong leadership in a fast-paced, expansion-focused environment with regular travel to markets.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-unit leaders in high-volume environments.
• Strong ability to drive sales, profitability, and guest satisfaction.
• Proven capability to develop leaders and manage P&L.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Regional Managers and their teams.
• Drive sales, profitability, labor, inventory, retention, and guest satisfaction results.
• Use P&Ls and KPIs to identify opportunities and improve performance.
• Conduct regular market and stand visits to coach leaders and ensure operational excellence.
• Build a pipeline of Regional Managers, Stand Managers, and leaders.
• Ensure brand standards, systems, safety, and operational expectations are met.
• Partner with support teams to strengthen staffing and retention.
• Lead readiness and execution for new stand openings.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning as the business grows.
• Champion a high-energy culture focused on people, accountability, and results.

Skills

Multi-unit leadership

P&L management

Sales growth

People development

Strategic planning

Travel regularly

Communication & coaching

Job description

Southern Brew dba 7 Brew is seeking a Director of Operations in Little Rock, AR to lead Regional Managers and drive operational excellence across our growing stand network.

You will handle P&L performance, staff development, and new stand openings while upholding 7 Brew's culture and guest experience. This role requires strong leadership in a fast-paced, expansion-focused environment with regular travel to markets.