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Restaurant Area Director

Location: Camden County New Jersey

Salary: $0 - $0

Posted Date: 04.22.2026

Employment Type: Permanent

Job ID: 25882656

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Job Description

Restaurant Area Director | South Jersey

Position Summary:
The Area Director is responsible for overseeing multiple restaurant locations across the South Jersey region, ensuring consistent operational excellence, strong financial performance, and exceptional guest experiences. This leadership role requires a strategic and hands-on operator who can develop strong General Managers, drive results, and support scalable growth across all units.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee day-to-day operations across multiple restaurant locations within the assigned region
Lead, coach, and develop General Managers and leadership teams to ensure consistent performance and accountability
Drive sales growth and profitability through operational execution, guest experience improvements, and team development
Monitor and analyze financial performance, including P&L statements, labor, food costs, and controllable expenses
Ensure all locations maintain high standards for food quality, service, cleanliness, and hospitality
Conduct regular restaurant visits to evaluate operations, provide coaching, and ensure brand standards are met
Support hiring, training, and retention strategies across all locations
Partner with senior leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic initiatives
Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations
Lead initiatives to improve operational efficiency and consistency across the region

Qualifications:

7+ years of restaurant management experience, including multi-unit leadership responsibility
Proven success managing multiple P&Ls and driving strong financial results
Strong leadership skills with experience developing high-performing management teams
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume, guest-focused environment
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
Knowledge of food safety standards and local regulations
Willingness to travel frequently between restaurant locations

Key Competencies:

Strategic thinker with strong operational execution skills
Results-driven with a focus on accountability and performance
Strong mentor and team builder
Ability to influence and lead through change
High level of integrity and ownership

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive salary based on experience
Performance-based bonus structure
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off
Mileage reimbursement or travel support
Career growth opportunities within a growing organization

This role is ideal for an experienced multi-unit leader who excels at building strong teams, driving operational consistency, and delivering outstanding results across a regional restaurant portfolio.

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