Multi-Unit Restaurant Ops Director

Suna Solutions; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k) with matching

Stock options

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Suna Solutions in San Diego, CA is seeking a Director of Operations to oversee multi-unit restaurant operations, drive profitability, and ensure consistency across locations. You will lead district and general managers, optimize P&L and labor costs, and implement scalable systems to accelerate growth.

The role requires 8+ years in restaurant operations, including multi-unit leadership, with a track record of turning around underperforming locations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive restaurant operations experience, including 5+ years in multi-unit leadership.
• Experience overseeing at least 10 restaurant locations or a comparable multi-unit operation.
• Proven experience managing P&L performance, labor costs, inventory, COGS, sales, and operating budgets.
• Ability to travel regularly between restaurant locations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across multiple restaurant locations, ensuring consistent execution of company standards, policies, and procedures.
• Manage store-level financial performance, including P&L reviews, sales growth, labor costs, food and beverage costs (COGS), inventory, and controllable expenses.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve profitability, guest satisfaction, operational efficiency, and overall restaurant performance.
• Lead, coach, and hold District Managers, Area Managers, and General Managers accountable for performance and results.
• Monitor KPIs, identify operational gaps, and implement corrective action plans.
• Ensure effective staffing, recruiting, onboarding, training, retention, and leadership development across all locations.
• Maintain compliance with applicable employment laws, food safety requirements, workplace safety standards, and company policies.
• Oversee new restaurant openings, underperforming store turnarounds, and the implementation of standardized operating procedures.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Restaurant operations

Staff development

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Hospitality/Operations

Tools

Restaurant POS systems

Scheduling software

Inventory management systems

Payroll software

Financial reporting systems

Job description

Suna Solutions in San Diego, CA is seeking a Director of Operations to oversee multi-unit restaurant operations, drive profitability, and ensure consistency across locations. You will lead district and general managers, optimize P&L and labor costs, and implement scalable systems to accelerate growth.

The role requires 8+ years in restaurant operations, including multi-unit leadership, with a track record of turning around underperforming locations.