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Restaurant Area Director | Full Service | 95K -105K | #ZDG 3560984
Columbus, OH
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Area Director – Multi-Unit Restaurant Leadership


Are you the kind of leader who thrives on energy, great food, strong teams, and winning results?


We’re looking for an experienced Area Director to lead multiple restaurant locations and help great teams become even better.

This role is all about coaching leaders, driving performance, and creating amazing guest experiences across a group of restaurants.


If you love being in the restaurants, developing people, and turning strong operations into exceptional ones — this could be the perfect next step.


What You’ll Do

  • Lead and mentor restaurant General Managers and leadership teams across several locations
  • Drive strong results in sales, labor, food cost, and overall profitability
  • Visit restaurants regularly to support teams, solve problems, and keep operations running at a high level
  • Coach leaders to build strong teams, positive culture, and career growth
  • Ensure restaurants deliver excellent food quality, service, and cleanliness
  • Review performance metrics and help teams improve results week over week
  • Support hiring, leadership development, and succession planning


What We’re Looking For

  • 7+ years of restaurant management experience
  • Multi-unit leadership experience strongly preferred
  • A coach-first leadership style with a passion for developing people
  • Strong operational knowledge and the ability to drive results
  • Comfortable working in restaurants and traveling between locations
  • ServSafe certification or ability to obtain


Why This Role is Exciting

  • Lead multiple high-energy restaurants
  • Work with passionate teams and strong leaders
  • Make a real impact on people, culture, and performance
  • Competitive compensation and growth opportunities



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