Regional Operations Leader: Multi-Unit Growth & Leadership

Goodwin Recruiting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Regional Director / Operations Leader to head a high-growth, multi-unit foodservice region in the Chicago area. The role is hands-on and field-focused, with a strong background in QSR, convenience-store foodservice, franchise operations, or multi-unit restaurant management.

The ideal candidate has 8–10+ years in multi-unit operations leadership, solid P&L acumen, and a proven track record of turning underperforming markets around.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of multi-unit operations leadership.
• Strong P&L and business acumen.
• Proven success driving sales and improving underperforming markets.
• Franchisee/operator relationship experience.
• Exceptional coaching and team-development skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-growth, multi-unit foodservice region and drive operational excellence.
• Grow sales and profitability while developing field leaders and strengthening operator relationships.
• Improve execution and support continued market expansion across the region.

Skills

Multi-unit leadership

P&L/business acumen

Sales growth

Franchise operations

Coaching & development

Travel readiness

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Regional Director / Operations Leader to head a high-growth, multi-unit foodservice region in the Chicago area. The role is hands-on and field-focused, with a strong background in QSR, convenience-store foodservice, franchise operations, or multi-unit restaurant management.

The ideal candidate has 8–10+ years in multi-unit operations leadership, solid P&L acumen, and a proven track record of turning underperforming markets around.