Director of Operations - Innovative Gastronomic Concept

Director of Operations – Innovative Gastronomic Concept (Paris) (M/F)

Location: Paris, France

Salary: €80,000 - €100,000 (Base + Bonus + LTI)

Sector: Fine Dining / Ultra-Luxury Events

Requirements: Confirmed experience in Michelin-starred restaurants, Palaces, or Ultra-Luxury Events.

Languages: Fluent French and English.  

  The Opportunity

We are partnering with a prestigious establishment featuring an avant-garde concept and a high-end dining experience. This unique project, driven by a strong artistic vision, is seeking its future Right-Hand / Director of Operations. Your mission will be to ensure operational excellence at the highest level, in line with the most demanding standards of ultra-luxury.  

  The Role

Working directly with the Owner-Founder, you will take full charge of global operations. You will be the pillar of the organization, tasked with transforming a creative vision into flawless operational execution.  

 

Strategic Responsibilities:

Leadership & HR: Lead and inspire a team of 10 to 20 employees. Establish a culture of excellence, rigor, and supportive management while overseeing daily operations.

Financial Performance (P&L): Assume full responsibility for the profit and loss account. Handle monthly reporting, margin and cost management, and ensure the business plan is executed rigorously.

Operational Excellence: Guarantee a "zero-defect" guest experience. Supervise the flow between front-of-house, kitchen, and technical teams. Instill a culture of extreme attention to detail and luxury codes.

Event Project Management: Orchestrate bespoke events from logistical conception to final delivery (including for major international brands).

Strategic Relations: Embody the brand for partners and VIP clients, maintaining an impeccable reputation.

Risk Management: Act as the point of reference for unforeseen challenges, maintaining a calm, responsible, and solution-oriented attitude.  

  Your Profile: Excellence and Serenity

Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience, including a successful track record as a GM or Director of Operations in Michelin-starred environments, Palaces, or high-end luxury catering.

Financial Skills: Expert P&L management, mastery of administrative aspects, and control of performance indicators (KPIs, margins, budgets).

Temperament: You possess a calm, humble, composed, and stabilizing personality. You know how to reassure your teams and ownership even under high pressure.

Rigor: You have a passion for processes, organizational structure, and an obsession with detail.

Languages: Fluent French and English (essential).  

  Why Join This Project?

Strategic Role: A key No. 2 position with a strong entrepreneurial dimension.

Attractive Package: Competitive salary + bonus + eligibility for a Long-Term Incentive (LTI) plan.

Culture: A dynamic, creative, and rapidly expanding environment

 

Apply Now: Please contact me directly or send your CV to Beatrice@corecruitment.com.