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Regional Operations Director

Sandwich Shops 4 U
Hartford, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 6/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/9/2026

Overview
Are you ready to lead people, build teams, and shape the future of a growing restaurant organization?

We are seeking a Regional Operations Director to support multiple restaurant locations and develop the next generation of leaders. This role is ideal for an experienced Director of Operations seeking a new challenge, a high-performing District Manager ready for broader responsibility, or an exceptional Store Manager looking to advance into multi-unit leadership.

The Regional Operations Director is responsible for driving operational excellence, developing management talent, improving guest experience, and building a culture of accountability and growth. Success in this role comes from coaching people, solving problems, and helping restaurants achieve their full potential.

If you enjoy developing leaders, improving systems, and making a measurable impact across multiple locations, we'd like to hear from you.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support multiple restaurant locations to achieve operational and financial goals
  • Recruit, develop, and coach Store Leaders and management teams
  • Build strong talent pipelines and succession plans
  • Improve guest satisfaction, operational consistency, and team engagement
  • Analyze restaurant performance and identify opportunities for improvement
  • Drive execution of company initiatives, standards, and processes
  • Conduct restaurant visits to coach leaders and ensure brand standards are maintained
  • Partner with restaurant leadership teams to improve sales, profitability, staffing, and retention
  • Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement
  • Serve as a mentor and resource for future leaders within the organization

Requirements

  • Restaurant management experience required
  • Multi-unit leadership experience preferred
  • Demonstrated success developing and coaching leaders
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to analyze performance metrics and create action plans
  • Experience managing staffing, labor, food cost, and operational performance
  • Proven ability to lead through influence, accountability, and example
  • Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working independently
  • Ability to travel regularly between restaurant locations

We are more interested in leadership ability, character, and the desire to grow than in a specific title. Exceptional candidates with strong restaurant leadership experience are encouraged to apply.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

  • Quick service & fast food restaurant: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

  • ServSafe (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Hartford, CT 06114 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $120,000

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