Multi-Unit Restaurant Operations Leader for Growth

First Watch Restaurants; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

First Watch Restaurants is seeking a Director of Operations to lead multiple restaurant locations in Franklin, Tennessee. Responsibilities include developing management teams, improving sales and profitability, and ensuring a positive work environment.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, extensive restaurant operations experience, and a passion for excellent service. This role requires strong leadership, relationship building, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of progressive leadership experience in multi-unit restaurant industry operations.
• Proven track record of achieving results and maintaining successful teams.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Leads operational activities for a group of First Watch Restaurants.
• Trains, coaches, and develops General Managers and Operations Managers.
• Ensures development of Operations Managers within compliance of the management development programs.

Skills

Leadership

Team Building

Sales and Profitability Improvement

Service Quality

Operational Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in food & beverage, business, marketing or management

Job description

First Watch Restaurants is seeking a Director of Operations to lead multiple restaurant locations in Franklin, Tennessee. Responsibilities include developing management teams, improving sales and profitability, and ensuring a positive work environment.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, extensive restaurant operations experience, and a passion for excellent service. This role requires strong leadership, relationship building, and problem-solving skills.