Director of Operations: Thriving, Growing Concept

Job Description

Job Description

BEST SCHEDULE IN THE BIZ!

Were looking for a high-performing Director of Operations to oversee operations for a quick-service, high-volume restaurant brand. If youre a hands-on, people-focused leader who thrives on building strong teams, delivering operational excellence, and growing a brandthis role is for you.

Youll lead multiple corporate and licensed units, drive performance, support new store openings, and ensure every location delivers speed, consistency, and an exceptional guest experience. With 80% travel, this is a field-first role where you'll be in the actioncoaching, solving, and leading from the front.

When our restaurants pause during the academic off-season, youll enjoy a rare hospitality perk: real work-life balance with generous PTO.

What Youll Do:

• Lead day-to-day operations across fast-paced, high-volume locations, ensuring brand standards and top-tier execution
• Train and develop general managers and high-potential team members
• Conduct regular audits and operational assessments, addressing gaps and elevating performance
• Support new restaurant openings, pop-up activations, and brand events
• Build strong relationships with licensees and local teams, offering operational guidance and support
• Analyze financial data to drive results in labor, food cost, and overall profitability

What You Bring:

• 3+ years of multi-unit or senior-level QSR/fast casual leadership
• Proven success in quick-service, high-volume environments
• Strong people leadership and training experience
• Exceptional communication skills and a collaborative leadership style
• Willingness to travel up to 80%, including local and national trips
• Adaptability, grit, and a lead-by-example mentality

Perks & Culture:

• Achievable bonus
• Generous paid time off during academic breaks and major holidays
• A chance to shape a fast-growing brand with a supportive, people-first culture
• Health and dental insurance
• 401k

This is more than an operations jobits a rare opportunity to lead a growing region, build great teams, and help define the future of a dynamic quick-service brand.

Apply now and bring your leadership to the next level.

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#STSCompany DescriptionSuperior Talent Source is a niche search agency specializing in executive placement nationwide with leading restaurants, hotels country clubs and resorts across the United States.

Our recruiters have decades of experience in recruiting for the Hospitality industry, and they have built up an excellent network of relationships as well as a deep understanding of the marketplace.

Our recruiter's expertise together with our approach is focused on finding the right fit for both candidate and client, whilst delivering a quality service.

Our success is built on investing in relationships and doing it the right way. Going beyond phone calls and e-mails, taking the time to attend conferences, being active members of professional groups and social media. Getting to know clients and candidates on a personal level and supporting and nurturing the relationships we establish.

Lastly, we know what it takes and how to match the right candidate to the right client.

Company Description

Superior Talent Source is a niche search agency specializing in executive placement nationwide with leading restaurants, hotels country clubs and resorts across the United States.\r\n\r\nOur recruiters have decades of experience in recruiting for the Hospitality industry, and they have built up an excellent network of relationships as well as a deep understanding of the marketplace.\r\n\r\nOur recruiter's expertise together with our approach is focused on finding the right fit for both candidate and client, whilst delivering a quality service.\r\n\r\nOur success is built on investing in relationships and doing it the right way. Going beyond phone calls and e-mails, taking the time to attend conferences, being active members of professional groups and social media. Getting to know clients and candidates on a personal level and supporting and nurturing the relationships we establish.\r\n\r\nLastly, we know what it takes and how to match the right candidate to the right client.