Restaurant Area Director l QSR l #ZRB 3669689

Job Description

Job Description

Restaurant Area Director - (Multi-Unit Operations) - QSR (Quick Service)

Location: Cleveland, OH

If youre ready to own a market, build elite General Managers, and drive real results , this is the opportunity youve been waiting for.

Were hiring a Restaurant Area Director to lead 47 QSR locations for a growing, people-first organization. This role is built for a proven multi-unit leader who wants autonomy, influence, and upward momentum not micromanagement.

Youll be a hands-on, field-based leader with the authority to make decisions, develop leaders, and move the business forward.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package ($70K - $80K + generous bonus)
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule
• Values-driven, performance-focused culture

Whats In It for You

• Real ownership of your arearun it like a business, not a checklist
• Direct impact on results with full P&L responsibility
• Develop leaders, not babysit managers focus on coaching GMs and building bench strength
• Visible role with senior leadership your voice and ideas matter
• Career runway with a growing organization that promotes from within
• People-first culture that values strong leadership, accountability, and balance
• Flexibility outcomes matter more than clock-watching

What Youll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop General Managers across 47 restaurants
• Drive consistency in operations, food quality, service, and brand execution
• Own area-level performance including P&L, labor, and cost controls
• Use KPIs and financials to identify opportunities and execute action plans
• Build a strong leadership pipeline through talent development and succession planning
• Partner with HR and Training to drive engagement, retention, and accountability
• Ensure compliance with safety, sanitation, and operational standards
• Lead change during growth, transitions, and performance turnarounds

What Were Looking For

• 8+ years of restaurant management experience
• 4+ years in a multi-unit leadership role
• 4+ years of direct P&L ownership
• Confident, coach-driven leadership style
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Thrives in fast-paced, high-accountability environments

#STS \nCompany Description

Superior 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.

Company Description

Superior Talent Source is a niche search agency specializing in executive placement nationwide with leading restaurants, hotels country clubs and resorts across the United States.\r\n\r\nOur 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.\r\n\r\nOur recruiter's expertise together with our approach is focused on finding the right fit for both candidate and client, whilst delivering a quality service.\r\n\r\nOur 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.\r\n\r\nLastly, we know what it takes and how to match the right candidate to the right client.