Multi-Unit Restaurant Area Manager – Growth & Operations

Naya; Darien, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Commuter benefits

Employee discounts and free NAYA meals

Growth opportunities

Job summary

NAYA in the United States is seeking an Area Manager to lead multi-unit restaurant operations across the region. You will manage General Managers, drive EBITDA, and ensure exceptional guest experiences while maintaining financial targets.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of restaurant leadership, a Bachelor's degree, strong people and financial skills, and a track record of growth in fast-paced environments. This is a full-time, on-site role with growth potential within a growing brand.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of restaurant management/leadership operations experience.
• Experience with senior operations management across multiple states.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
• Strong project management, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Superior interpersonal skills and ability to earn trust and respect from colleagues.
• Exceptional financial acumen.
• Thrives in a constantly evolving, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for multi-unit operational and financial health
• Supervises their area’s General Managers and assists them with: coaching, developing and mentoring their managers and team members
• Driving 4-wall EBITDA while elevating the employee and guest experience through multiple consumer channels
• Building a bench and rolling out succession planning and growth initiatives
• Developing and maintaining an employee-oriented and guest-focused organizational culture emphasizing continuous improvement, high performance, collaboration, teamwork, and process improvements
• Interviewing, hiring, onboarding and training of all restaurant positions
• Responding quickly to changing market conditions and revising strategies accordingly
• Validating compliance with operational initiatives through auditing, training and performance management of their teams
• Jumping into hands-on execution within our restaurants to plug holes and staffing gaps as needed
• Reviews P&L reports monthly with their General Managers to ensure that key financial targets are being met and adjusted based on business needs
• Partner with the Human Resources Business Partner to set clear expectations, follows up and creates a culture of accountability for their restaurant operations teams
• Forecasts and monitors expenses of their General Managers to ensure company goals are met on a weekly, monthly and yearly basis
• Ensures the operations are in compliance with all applicable national, state, and local regulations and laws
• Responsible for reviewing and approving weekly payroll for their assigned stores
• Performs other related duties, tasks, and responsibilities as required, assigned, and directed

Skills

Restaurant leadership

Multi-state operations

Financial acumen

P&L management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

NAYA in the United States is seeking an Area Manager to lead multi-unit restaurant operations across the region. You will manage General Managers, drive EBITDA, and ensure exceptional guest experiences while maintaining financial targets.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of restaurant leadership, a Bachelor's degree, strong people and financial skills, and a track record of growth in fast-paced environments. This is a full-time, on-site role with growth potential within a growing brand.