What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Director USA position at La Petite Maison (LPM)?
Miami is a success. We just launched Boston. Lead the current operations and what comes after.
LPM was born in London in 2007 and brings the spirit of the French Riviera to cities like Dubai, Hong Kong and Miami. Light Mediterranean cuisine, relaxed and warm service, art-filled dining rooms, and a joie de vivre guests come back for. Now we’re growing in the US, and we’re looking for a Director of Operations, US to lead the way.
The role
You report directly to the CEO and lead all US operations. You manage our General Managers and their teams, own regional performance, and shape how LPM grows across the country.
What You’ll Do
LPM is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected status.
LPM was born in London in 2007 and brings the spirit of the French Riviera to cities like Dubai, Hong Kong and Miami. Light Mediterranean cuisine, relaxed and warm service, art-filled dining rooms, and a joie de vivre guests come back for. Now we’re growing in the US, and we’re looking for a Director of Operations, US to lead the way.
The role
You report directly to the CEO and lead all US operations. You manage our General Managers and their teams, own regional performance, and shape how LPM grows across the country.
What You’ll Do
- Lead, coach and grow our General Managers; build bench strength and succession for new openings
- Own the regional P&L: budgets, forecasts, labor, F&B cost, CapEx and EBITDA
- Build and deliver the US strategy with the CEO and the Regional Executive Chef
- Keep every visit unmistakably LPM: service standards, training, ambiance
- Lead new US openings, from location design and budgets to post-opening follow-up
- Build strong relationships with our hotel and management partners
- Work with Marketing on PR, events and local activations
- Keep licenses, permits and compliance in order in every state we operate in
- 6 to 10 years in senior multi-unit operations leadership in upscale or fine dining
- A proven record of running multiple locations and delivering on P&L targets
- Restaurant openings under your belt
- Strong financial skills: budgeting, forecasting, cost control
- A genuine love of French cuisine and culture
- A hands-on style: you lead from the floor during service, not just from the office
- Flexibility to travel between US locations
- A bachelor’s in Hospitality, Business or similar is preferred
- A solid Base salary, plus performance bonus
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance; [401(k)will be added soon]
- Paid time off and dining privileges
- A direct line to the CEO of an international group
- The chance to build LPM’s US footprint from the ground up
LPM is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected status.