Multi-Unit Restaurant Director | Bonus + Car Allowance

Leap Brands; California; On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Car allowance

Job summary

Leap Brands is partnering with an established full-service restaurant brand to hire a Director of Operations overseeing approximately 7–9 restaurants throughout the Santa Barbara County market.

The leader will be responsible for the operational and financial performance of their restaurants, with a strong emphasis on developing General Managers, strengthening hospitality, and delivering consistent execution.

Qualifications

• Recent experience overseeing multiple full-service restaurants as a Director of Operations, Area Director, Regional Manager, District Manager, or comparable leader.
• Direct responsibility for leading General Managers and holding restaurant leadership teams accountable for results.
• Strong P&L knowledge and demonstrated success improving sales, managing costs, and increasing profitability.
• Track record of developing managers, strengthening retention, and preparing internal talent for advancement.
• Strong hospitality instincts and the ability to evaluate both operational execution and the guest experience.
• Practical coaching style, sound judgment, and ability to address performance issues directly and constructively.
• Strong organization and follow-through while managing competing priorities across several restaurants.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop General Managers, setting clear expectations for restaurant performance, team development, and accountability.
• Own financial performance across the market, including sales, profitability, labor productivity, food costs, and controllable expenses.
• Conduct regular restaurant visits to evaluate operations, reinforce standards, and provide practical coaching to management teams.
• Review financial results and operating trends, identify opportunities, and develop action plans with clear goals and follow-through.
• Drive consistent execution across food quality, service, cleanliness, and the overall guest experience.
• Partner with restaurant leaders on hiring, retention, management development, and succession planning to build a strong leadership bench.
• Identify challenges in underperforming restaurants and lead improvements in staffing, execution, sales, and profitability.
• Support local sales initiatives and community engagement while maintaining consistency with brand standards.
• Reinforce food safety, sanitation, and workplace standards throughout the market.
• Communicate market priorities, restaurant performance, and support needs to senior leadership.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

People development

Financial acumen

Strategic thinking

Travel willingness

Job description

Leap Brands is partnering with an established full-service restaurant brand to hire a Director of Operations overseeing approximately 7–9 restaurants throughout the Santa Barbara County market.

The leader will be responsible for the operational and financial performance of their restaurants, with a strong emphasis on developing General Managers, strengthening hospitality, and delivering consistent execution.