Goodwin Recruiting · 1 day ago
Restaurant Director of Operations - California JN -012026-169922
Universal City, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$125K/yr - $130K/yrGoodwin Recruiting is seeking a strategic Director of Operations for an established restaurant group during a dynamic phase of growth. The role involves overseeing multiple full-service restaurant locations, driving operational excellence, and shaping the future of the market.
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Responsibilities
Provide hands-on leadership and coaching to General Managers across a portfolio of restaurant locations
Ensure operational consistency and standards across all units and channels, including dine-in and large-scale off-premise
Analyze business performance, identify trends, and lead improvements in sales, labor, and profitability
Reinforce an energetic, high-service culture while prioritizing discipline and accountability
Collaborate with executive leadership to drive brand evolution and hit key operational targets
Develop talent and build a strong leadership pipeline within the market
Candidates excited by growth, challenge, and the chance to make a lasting impact are encouraged to apply
Qualification
Required
Proven experience as a Director of Operations or in senior multi-unit restaurant leadership
Demonstrated success overseeing at least 6–8 full-service restaurant locations
Significant P&L responsibility and the ability to coach leaders on financial performance
Expertise in managing both on-premise and off-premise (to-go, third-party delivery, catering) revenue channels
Strong communication and team alignment skills
Energetic, visible field leadership style, comfortable with regular travel and in-restaurant presence
Preferred
Track record leading brands or regions through stabilization, rebuild, or turnaround phases
Ability to architect repeatable systems for high-volume execution
Experience elevating and developing General Manager bench strength
Passion for creating a festive, guest-centric service culture
Benefits
Car allowance for in-market travel
Phone allowance
Comprehensive healthcare coverage
401k
Company
Goodwin Recruiting
Goodwin Recruiting is one of the top executive and management recruitment agencies nationwide.
Founded in 1999
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Eric Goodwin
President
Scott Gaba
Vice Chairman / Co-Owner
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