Area Director

Area Director – Multi-Unit Restaurant OperationsLocation: Tampa Bay, FloridaA growing multi-unit fast-casual restaurant operator is seeking a hands-on Area Director to oversee its Tampa Bay market. This leader will be responsible for driving operational performance across the existing restaurant portfolio while developing the people, processes and leadership bench needed to support continued expansion.This is an opportunity for an experienced multi-unit operator who enjoys working closely with General Managers, improving restaurant-level performance and helping build a growing platform. As the organization adds locations and pursues additional growth opportunities, this position has the potential to develop into a broader Director of Operations role.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the day-to-day operational performance of multiple restaurant locations throughout the Tampa Bay areaCoach, develop and hold General Managers accountable for sales, profitability, staffing, service and executionMaintain a regular presence in the restaurants and provide hands-on operational supportOwn market-level financial performance, including sales, labor, food cost and controllable expensesIdentify performance gaps and create measurable action plans to improve resultsRecruit, develop and retain strong restaurant leadership teamsBuild a pipeline of internal talent to support new restaurant openings and future growthEnsure consistent execution of company standards, food safety procedures and guest-service expectationsSupport the planning, staffing, training and opening of additional locationsPartner closely with ownership and senior leadership on growth initiatives and long-term operational strategyIdeal ExperiencePrevious multi-unit leadership experience in fast-casual, quick-service or a comparable restaurant environmentProven success overseeing multiple General Managers and restaurant locationsStrong understanding of restaurant-level P&L management, labor controls, food cost and sales growthDemonstrated ability to improve underperforming locations and strengthen leadership teamsExperience supporting restaurant openings, acquisitions or market expansion is strongly preferredComfortable operating in a growing organization where leaders remain close to the restaurantsStrong communication, organization and accountability skillsAbility to travel regularly throughout the Tampa Bay marketWhat This Opportunity OffersA visible leadership position with direct access to ownershipThe opportunity to shape the operating structure of a growing restaurant platformSignificant involvement in new openings and future expansionA potential path into a Director of Operations role as the organization growsCompetitive base salary, performance-based bonus and profit-sharing potential