Regional Director of Operations

Leading multi-state franchisee with 30 restaurants seeks an experienced Regional Director to oversee operations across 4 markets and lead a team of Area Directors.

What You'll Do: Drive operational excellence and financial performance across all locations. Spend ~75% of your time in restaurants coaching teams, ensuring brand standards, and building a culture of accountability. Partner with executive leadership on strategic planning, sales initiatives, and market positioning. Deliver sales growth, profitability targets, and EBITDA goals through hands-on leadership.

What You Bring: 7+ years leading multi-unit quick-casual or upscale casual restaurant operations. Proven track record in P&L management, budget development, and driving ROI. Experience selecting, training, and developing GMs and Area Directors with strong succession planning. Expert in operational audits, compliance, and reducing management turnover. Comfortable presenting at executive level and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.

Requirements:

• Currently operating 30+ locations in quick-casual or quality casual segment (not fast food)
• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills
• Proficient in restaurant technology platforms (POS, scheduling, HR systems)
• Flexible schedule with regular regional travel

Compensation & Benefits: Competitive salary + 20% annual bonus | Health, Dental, Vision | PTO | Auto & cell phone allowance

We're looking for a proven operator ready to lead at scale and grow with a franchise organization committed to operational excellence and community impact.