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Restaurant Area Director

Superior Talent Source
Akron, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 11/27/2025 CLOSED ON 1/27/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Restaurant Area Director position at Superior Talent Source?

WeareseekingadynamicanddrivenArea Directorwhoispassionateaboutpeople,culture,serviceexcellence,anddeliveringoutstandingfoodquality.Inthisrole,youwillhavetheopportunitytoleadandinspirerestaurantteams,fosterapeople firstenvironment,anddriveoperationalsuccess.Wearelookingforamotivationalleaderwhothrivesondevelopingtalent,enhancingguestexperiences,andgrowingalongsideaforward-thinkingcompany.Ifyourereadytomakeameaningfulimpactandbepartofateamthatvaluesgrowth,integrity,andexcellence,wewanttohearfromyou!JobDescription:WeareseekingatalentedandexperiencedArea DirectortojoinaBrandbasedoutofCleveland, OH. Asthe Area Director,youwillberesponsibleforleadinganddirectingourstoreleaderstowardsoperationalexcellence.Thisrolerequiresaself-motivatedindividualwithexceptionalorganizationalskills,adaptabilitytochange,andacreativemindsettoovercomechallengeswhileensuringbrandstandardsandfinancialsuccess.YouwillprovidestrategicguidancetoourteamofGeneralManagersensuringadherencetosystemsandprocessesatthestorelevel,whilealsocontributingtotheoverallvisionofthecompany.PrincipalDutiesandResponsibilities:Engagewithunitsandteamleadersinahands-onapproach,supportingthefield.Holdallleadershipaccountableforupholdingbrandstandards.Mentorallpositionswithintheorganizationtofosterengagementandsuccess,ensuringavailabilityfortheirdevelopment.Support,reinforce,andaligndecisionswiththeuniquecultureofourcompany.AssistGeneralManagersindeliveringexceptionalguestexperiencesatourrestaurants.TrainanddevelopGeneralManagers,managecareerexpectationsforthemanagementteam,andclearlycommunicatebrandandcompanystandards.Understand,define,andexecutethepurpose,requirements,anddesiredresultsofallcompanyprograms.Leadtheareainimplementingtheseprograms,includingrestaurantmarketing,training/talent,andrecruitingfunctions.DevelopandmanagebusinessplanningprocessesincollaborationwithGeneralManagers,includinganalyzingexternalandinternalenvironmentstoidentifyareasforimprovementandrecommendingnecessarychanges.Takefullresponsibilityforthefinancialperformanceofthecompany,overseeingthefinancialanalysisofindividualrestaurantsandthedistrict,andmakingrecommendationsforimprovement.Manageallaspectsoftherestaurant'sEBITDA,includingbudgetplanning,management,andperformance.Analyzebusinesstrendsandfinancialdatatoassessandimproveperformance,bothoperationallyandfinancially.Qualifications:Minimumof5yearsofmulti-unitmanagementexperiencewithaprovenrecordofsuccess.Strongknowledgeandskillsinanalyzingprofitandlossstatementsandthe overallfinancialperformanceofthecompany.Proficiencyinstaffingwithatrackrecordofachievingresults.Familiaritywithlaborlaws.AdditionalRequirements:Mustpossesstheabilitytolead,motivate,andempowermanagerstoachievehigherlevelsofperformance.Abilitytoaligntheteamwiththecompany'sculturebystrikingabalancebetweenseriousnessandfun.Excellentinterpersonalandcommunicationskills.Willingnesstorecognizepersonalshortcomingsandactivelyseekimprovement.Proficientinsettinggoals,creatingplans,andtranslatingplansintoactionforindividualrestaurantsandtheentiredistrict.Abilitytomeasureperformanceobjectivelyandsubjectively,holdingdirectaccountabilitytomeetperformanceexpectations.Benefits:VERYCompetitivebasesalaryPaidweeklyPaidtimeoffMedical/Dental/VisionInsuranceLongTermIncentivePlan401KCompanyMatchOpportunitiesforAdvancementQualityoflifeEqualOpportunityEmployer #STSCompany DescriptionSuperior Talent Source is a niche search agency specializing in executive placement nationwide with leading restaurants, hotels country clubs and resorts across the United States.Our recruiters have decades of experience in recruiting for the Hospitality industry, and they have built up an excellent network of relationships as well as a deep understanding of the marketplace.Our recruiter's expertise together with our approach is focused on finding the right fit for both candidate and client, whilst delivering a quality service.Our success is built on investing in relationships and doing it the right way. Going beyond phone calls and e-mails, taking the time to attend conferences, being active members of professional groups and social media. Getting to know clients and candidates on a personal level and supporting and nurturing the relationships we establish.Lastly, we know what it takes and how to match the right candidate to the right client.

Salary : $80,000 - $110,000

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