Regional Operations Director

Ontario Trillium Foundation; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Trillium Foundation is looking for a Regional Operations Director to lead with a 'people first' culture and develop a training-oriented environment. Responsibilities include monitoring business operations, leading employees to enhance performance, managing relationships with vendors, and executing growth strategies. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication and business management skills to drive operational excellence. This role is pivotal in fostering a collaborative workspace and ensuring sustainable growth across stores.

Qualifications

• Experience in inspiring and developing leaders in a restaurant environment is essential.
• Strong organizational and time management skills required.
• Ability to create a positive and high-retention workplace atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all business operations and ensure performance.
• Lead employees towards maximum performance through development.
• Evaluate and manage restaurant leadership performance.
• Direct daily operations, ensuring compliance with goals and policies.
• Collaborate with COO to design and implement strategies.

Skills

People development

Communication skills

Business acumen

Performance management

Team leadership

Job description

We are seeking a Regional Operations Director that leads by promoting a “people first” culture, people development, best in class guest service, operations excellence and financial accountability based on the company Vision, Mission, and Goals. Effectively inspire and infuse excitement, positive energy, empowerment, knowledge, training, and on-going education to motivate team members to succeed.

Be part of a culture with a strong sense of community and a commitment of inspiring and developing leaders. Develop organizational and time management skills with General Restaurant Managers and to promote work-life balance and while creating an employee high retention atmosphere.

If you enjoy being a part of a team that truly believes our strength are our people and enjoy feedback and collaboration, now is a great time to come grow with us.

Job Responsibilities

• Key member of the leadership team, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO). He or She must monitor and have the pulse of all business operations. The expectation is to be an inspirational leader with great experience in people development, communication skills, business acumen, and exemplary work ethic are requirements of the position.
• Lead employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication through development and creating a culture of fun, accountability, responsibility, positive energy, and expectations from both employer and employee.
• Evaluate performance of restaurant leadership based on both personal growth, performance, and financial success.
• Manage operations by directing and coordinating activities consistent with the established goals, objectives, plans, and policies of the organization.
• Establish, implement, and execute comprehensive goals for performance and growth.
• Accountable for the daily operations of the stores in your portfolio, including food safety, maintenance, and all administrative requirements.
• Accountable for your stores ongoing operations while being responsible for the efficiency and sustainable growth of the business.
• Work with COO to design and implement business strategies, plans, and procedures.
• Write and submit reports to the COO in all matters of importance and requirement.
• Assist COO in whatever is required.
• Work closely with leadership team to identify and communicate trends identified in the business to facilitate positive change across the organization.
• Manage relationships with partners/vendors.