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Restaurant Director of Ops | Fast Casual

Location: Central Jersey New Jersey

Salary: $100,000 - $150,000

Posted Date: 05.21.2026

Employment Type: Permanent

Job ID: 49758730

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Job Description

Restaurant Director of Operations – Central Jersey

Position Summary:
The Director of Operations is responsible for overseeing multi-unit restaurant performance across the region, ensuring operational excellence, strong financial results, and a consistent, high-quality guest experience. This role requires a strategic, results-driven leader who can develop teams, optimize systems, and scale operations in a fast-paced, growing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee operations for multiple restaurant locations, ensuring consistency in service, quality, and brand standards
Lead, mentor, and develop General Managers and management teams to drive performance and accountability
Analyze financial performance across locations, including P&L, labor, and food costs, and implement strategies to improve profitability
Drive sales growth through local marketing initiatives, operational improvements, and guest experience enhancements
Establish and maintain operational systems, processes, and best practices to support scalability
Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations across all units
Partner with senior leadership on strategic planning, expansion, and new store openings
Conduct regular site visits to assess operations, coach teams, and ensure execution of company standards
Oversee staffing strategies, including recruiting, training, and retention initiatives
Identify and address operational challenges, implementing solutions that improve efficiency and performance

Qualifications:

7+ years of restaurant management experience, including multi-unit leadership
Proven track record of driving financial performance and managing multiple P&Ls
Strong leadership and team development skills with experience managing high-performing teams
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of food safety standards and regional regulations
Willingness to travel regularly between locations

Key Competencies:

Strategic thinker with strong execution skills
Results-oriented with a focus on profitability and efficiency
Strong communicator with the ability to influence and motivate teams
High level of accountability and ownership
Adaptability and ability to manage change in a growing organization

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive salary based on experience
Performance-based bonus structure
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off
Mileage reimbursement or travel stipend
Opportunities for advancement within a growing organization

This role is ideal for an experienced multi-unit leader who thrives on building strong teams, driving operational consistency, and scaling restaurant performance across a dynamic and expanding market.

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