Director of Operations - Elevated Casual Restaurant Group

Director of Operations - Elevated Casual Restaurant Group

Portland, OR
$100,000 – $125,000 + Incentives + Benefits

We’re partnered with a locally owned hospitality group in Portland seeking an enthusiastic Director of Operations to oversee their collection of elevated casual restaurant concepts.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on operator who enjoys working closely with restaurant teams, developing leaders, and driving operational excellence. The group has built a strong reputation within the local dining scene and is looking for someone who can help strengthen operations while supporting future growth.

This isn't a role spent behind a desk—you'll be regularly in the restaurants, coaching General Managers, improving systems, and ensuring every location consistently delivers an outstanding guest experience.

What You'll Be Doing

Coaching, mentoring, and developing General Managers and leadership teamsDriving operational consistency, service standards, and guest satisfactionMonitoring financial performance, labour, food costs, and profitabilityImplementing systems and processes to improve operational efficiencyPartnering with ownership on business strategy and future growth initiativesConducting regular restaurant visits and providing hands-on operational supportEnsuring brand standards, food quality, and hospitality remain best-in-class

What We're Looking For

Multi-unit restaurant operations experienceBackground in elevated casual or upscale full-service restaurant conceptsProven ability to develop managers and build high-performing teamsStrong financial acumen with experience managing P&Ls, labour, and operational KPIsGrowth-minded leader who enjoys improving systems and building strong cultures