Restaurant Director of Operations

Goodwin Recruiting; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

STD/LTD Insurance

Life Insurance

401K retirement

Vacation/PTO

Bonus Program

Technology Package

Travel Stipend

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting has been retained to find a Restaurant Director of Operations for a long-tenured, upscale casual concept in the DC market. The incumbent will lead with integrity, oversee 8+ full-service locations, and manage liquor/beverage programs, budgets and forecasts while fostering a high-energy, servant-leadership environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, strong communication, and community networking within the DC area.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in a Director-level role.
• Overseeing 8+ full-service restaurant locations.
• Extensive experience with liquor, beer and wine programs.
• Strong financials, budgets, forecasts and cost controls.
• Soft skills demonstrated: integrity, leadership, communication, energy and servant leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost control

Team leadership

Communication

Customer service

Liquor/beverage programs

Job description

Long-tenured, upscale casual concept, who values genuine care and support for their people, is looking for a Restaurant Director of Operations who leads with integrity and ethics!

RestaurantDirector of OperationsBenefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Short-Term, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance
• Retirement, 401K
• Generous Vacation / PTO
• Bonus Program
• Technology Package
• Travel Stipend

RestaurantDirector of OperationsRequirements:

• Prefer local candidates in the DC market
• 5+ years in a current Director-level titled role
• Currently overseeing 8+ full-service restaurant locations
• Extensive experience with liquor, beer and wine programs
• Expert with financials, budgets, forecasts and cost control
• Soft Skills Requirements:
  • Excellent integrity and character
  • Professional demeanor with excellent leadership capabilities
  • Charismatic, motivational and high-energy
  • Clear and articulate communication style
  • Servant and hands-on leadership style

RestaurantDirector of OperationsPreferred Background and Skills:

• Current experience working for a big box, national, casual restaurant chain
• Experience with local community networking

JOB ID: 183182#post

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