We are currently seeking a Director of Operations for a great opportunity in the New York, NY area. The ideal candidate will possess 10 years of experience in casual-upscale multi-unit restaurants. The Director of Operations will be responsible for achieving the financial potential, Management, and Employee Training and Development.
Compensation: $120,000.00 to $130,000.00/year plus annual bonus
Responsibilities of the Director of Operations
- Attain the financial objectives of the business through effective management of people, product, service and facility processes, including a focus on the revenue and profit components
- Understand and modify the existing management systems including labor management systems, inventory management systems, accountability systems (including reward and recognition), logistics and communication systems (including development and feedback mechanisms)
- Implement improved processes and management methods to generate higher ROI and workflow optimization.
- Implement processes and systems that will generate higher productivity and revenues.
- Provide visible leadership to unit level employee base (to the entire enterprise) while generating a restaurant atmosphere where the expectations of the staff and customers are exceeded routinely
- Develop policies and procedures to ensure the achievement of goals related to cash flow, revenue growth, cost of goods sold, labor costs and other operating expenses on a daily basis
- Increase revenue through up-selling and promotional programs, and improved employee product knowledge and training
- Develop and direct the management of our Information Technology systems to ensure that all operating systems are continuously evaluated for proper operation, relevance, and utilization
- Continually investigate and introduce process improvement measures and present suggestions to the management.
Requirements of the Director of Operations
- Volume Experience of at Least $10M
- Bachelor's degree preferred but not required
- Minimum 5 years experience in upscale casual restaurant
- Successful experience in training, troubleshooting, people development, and financials
- New store opening experience, preferred
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret common industry or business journals, financial reports and legal documents
Benefits
- Paid Holidays / Vacation
- Medical dental and vision insurance