Area Director - Restaurants

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Area Director - Restaurants

Wauseon, OH
Posted 5 days ago

About the job

Join a respected hospitality group managing multiple restaurant brands in the Northeast and Midwest. Oversee 6 fast casual/QSR locations, leading teams, improving guest experiences, and driving operational excellence.

Requirements

  • 5+ years multi-unit leadership
  • Flexible 50-hour work schedule
  • Strong attendance and punctuality
  • Ability to stand, walk, lift 20 pounds
  • Willing to travel occasionally

Qualifications

  • Proven success in multi-unit management
  • Cost control and quality skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration
  • Experience with change and growth

Full job description

Multi-Unit Restaurant Director


Join a respected hospitality group that operates multiple well-known restaurant brands across the Northeast and Midwest. This is an exciting opportunity to oversee a portfolio of six popular fast casual / QSR restaurants, where you’ll lead talented teams, influence guest experiences, and help drive operational excellence.


Multi-Unit Restaurant Director Benefits & Compensation


  • Competitive salary ($70K–$80K) plus bonus opportunities
  • Flexible schedules to support work-life balance
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off for rest and recovery
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Earned wage access for pay on demand
  • Education assistance and growth opportunities
  • Employee referral bonus program
  • Meal discounts and pet insurance


Multi-Unit Restaurant Director Requirements & Qualifications


  • 5+ years of proven success in multi-unit or big-box leadership roles
  • Ability to work a flexible on-site schedule (approximately 50 hours per week, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays)
  • Strong attendance and punctuality
  • Able to stand/walk for extended periods; frequently bend, lift, and carry at least 20 pounds
  • Willingness to occasionally travel or attend off-site meetings
  • Proven cost control and quality assurance skills


Multi-Unit Restaurant Director Preferred Background & Skills


  • ServSafe Certification preferred
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, payroll and timekeeping, inventory systems, and various POS software
  • Skilled in staff development and career growth
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
  • Experience navigating change and ambiguity
  • Background in driving profitable growth alongside customer and associate satisfaction


Multi-Unit Restaurant Director Day-to-Day Responsibilities


  • Oversee day-to-day activities and performance across six distinct restaurant locations
  • Lead, mentor, and develop managers and teams to deliver exceptional service and achieve sales targets
  • Monitor financial and operational results, implementing strategies to maximize profitability
  • Ensure strict adherence to brand and food quality standards for each restaurant concept
  • Cultivate a positive, learning-focused workplace culture that values accountability and team development
  • Recruit, hire, coach, and retain strong teams to maintain optimal staffing levels
  • Act as a key point of contact for guest concerns, brand partner collaboration, and vendor relationships


If you’re passionate about hospitality leadership and eager to make a meaningful impact across multiple restaurant brands, this is your next step.

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