Store Director

Leap Brands; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Leap Brands is seeking a Store Director for its new Kansas City location. This role involves overseeing all operations, including FOH, BOH, and bar, with full accountability and opportunities for growth, including potential equity participation. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in high-volume restaurant management and be passionate about building a successful team.

Responsibilities include leading daily operations, training staff, and managing the guest experience in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a General Manager in a high-volume full-service restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of bar and alcohol-driven business operations.
• Ability to manage a large team and operations efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations across FOH, BOH, and bar.
• Lead hiring, training, and culture development for a large team.
• Ensure quality guest experience and food standards.

Skills

Leadership

Operational management

Cost control

Guest experience management

Bar management

Team building

Job description

Title: Store Director (Path to General Manager)
Location: Kansas City Metro
Industry: High-Volume Full-Service Restaurant

Overview

A fast-growing, hospitality-led restaurant group is opening a location in the Kansas City market and is seeking a Store Director to lead the business. This role has full ownership of the operation, including FOH, BOH, and bar, and is designed for an operator looking for long-term growth and potential equity participation.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day operations across FOH, BOH, and bar
• Lead hiring, training, and culture for a team of over 90 people
• Manage labor planning, scheduling, and cost controls
• Drive guest experience, food quality, and bar execution at scale
• Lead pre-opening, training, and post-opening stabilization
• Partner with ownership on performance, growth, and long-term strategy
• General Manager experience in a high-volume full-service environment
• Experience leading a $10–12M AUV location or top-tier flagship store
• Strong bar and alcohol-driven business experience
• Opening or major expansion experience preferred
• Comfortable running the business with full accountability
• Training at an established flagship location prior to opening
• Title may evolve to General Manager as the company scales
• Long-term upside including potential equity participation

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.