Fine-Dining Operations Director — Opening & Growth (Denver)

Lotus Concepts Management; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous bonus

PTO

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Complimentary lunch

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Noble Steakhouse in Denver, CO is seeking a hands-on Director of Operations to lead pre-opening through launch, stabilization, and future growth for a premium, fine-dining concept. You will work closely with ownership, culinary leadership, and the opening team to set culture, standards, and operational excellence.

The role requires significant fine-dining leadership, steakhouse experience, and a track record of managing financials, labor, and guest experience at a senior level.

Qualifications

• Significant restaurant leadership experience in fine dining.
• Steakhouse leadership experience required.
• Experience at General Manager, Director of Operations, Regional, or comparable senior leadership level.
• New restaurant opening experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of premium food & beverage operations and elevated service standards.
• Demonstrated ability to manage restaurant financials, budgets, labor, cost controls, forecasting, and profitability.
• Proven ability to recruit, train, motivate, develop, and hold teams accountable.
• Willingness to travel for future Noble Steakhouse openings.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-expectation opening environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pre-opening and opening process for Noble Steakhouse alongside ownership, culinary leadership, and the opening team.
• Oversee all aspects of restaurant operations and assume ownership of the restaurant's overall operational performance.
• Recruit, develop, coach, and retain a high-performing management and hourly team.
• Establish and maintain exceptional fine-dining service and hospitality standards.
• Be highly visible and hands-on in the restaurant, particularly during peak business periods and opening.
• Build a culture of accountability, professionalism, hospitality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee FOH operations while partnering with culinary leadership for cohesive execution.
• Maintain exceptional standards for food, beverage, service, atmosphere, cleanliness, and guest experience.
• Own and manage restaurant financial performance, including revenue, labor, cost of goods, expenses, budgets, forecasting, profitability.
• Analyze financial and operational results and implement action plans when needed.
• Drive sales, guest satisfaction, repeat business, and profitability.
• Establish and enforce operating procedures, training standards, service standards, and opening/closing procedures.
• Oversee scheduling and labor management for appropriate staffing and cost control.
• Collaborate with culinary, beverage, marketing, finance, HR to operate and grow the concept.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, employment, liquor, and operational requirements.
• Oversee inventory controls, purchasing, vendor relationships, and loss prevention.
• Develop management talent and succession plans as the Noble Steakhouse concept grows.
• Document and refine systems and standards for future locations.
• Participate in site openings, hiring, training, and operational setup for future Noble openings.

Skills

Restaurant leadership

Fine dining operations

Staff development

Financial management

Job description

Noble Steakhouse in Denver, CO is seeking a hands-on Director of Operations to lead pre-opening through launch, stabilization, and future growth for a premium, fine-dining concept. You will work closely with ownership, culinary leadership, and the opening team to set culture, standards, and operational excellence.

The role requires significant fine-dining leadership, steakhouse experience, and a track record of managing financials, labor, and guest experience at a senior level.