Hands-On Director of Operations - Multi-Unit Dining

Gecko Hospitality (Corporate); Lansdale (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary plus bonus

Full benefits package

Job summary

Gecko Hospitality (Corporate) seeks a Director of Operations to lead a high-volume, multi-unit restaurant group in Lansdale, PA. You will be hands-on on the floor during peak times and coach GMs to drive profitability while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

The role requires 3+ years in a Director/Regional/Area leadership position over 2+ full-service restaurants, with a track record of tenure and growth in reputable groups. Competitive base plus bonus and full benefits.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leadership in busy settings with frontline involvement.
• Strong culinary and BOH operations knowledge.
• Expert-level restaurant financials, labor models, inventory, and cost controls.
• Low ego leadership that builds loyalty and teams that win together.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple high-volume units with hands-on leadership across locations.
• Be present in restaurants, not behind a desk, knowing teams and guests.
• Drive P&L, labor, COGS, inventory, and systems balancing hospitality and profitability.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop GMs and Kitchen Managers; build a culture of accountability.

Skills

Hands-On Operator

Kitchen Credibility

Business Acumen

People-First Leader

Stability & Maturity

Job description

Gecko Hospitality (Corporate) seeks a Director of Operations to lead a high-volume, multi-unit restaurant group in Lansdale, PA. You will be hands-on on the floor during peak times and coach GMs to drive profitability while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

The role requires 3+ years in a Director/Regional/Area leadership position over 2+ full-service restaurants, with a track record of tenure and growth in reputable groups. Competitive base plus bonus and full benefits.