Regional Director of Operations - Midwest

Restaurant Regional Director Of Operations

Shake Shack is a modern day "roadside" burger stand serving deliciously classic burgers, fries, hot dogs, frozen custard, beer, wine, and more. With our fresh, simple, high-quality food at a great value, Shake Shack is a fun and lively community-gathering place unlike any other. As we experience tremendous growth, our leaders are the driving force to our continued success. We are seeking a positive and enthusiastic Regional Director of Operations who loves to serve!

Supporting the Midwest, reporting directly to the Regional Vice President, this position will be responsible for 3 - 6 markets. The Regional Director of Operations will be accountable for meeting profitability and operational performance goals while ensuring Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and system compliance in area Shacks. The Regional Director of Operations must be able to lead and develop people. You will work closely with marketing and recruiting to drive guest traffic and build internal talent pipelines to keep up with company growth. From working side-by-side with our leaders to managing audits, you will serve as a critical driver of all things operational!

Key Responsibilities

• Develops strategic and operational plans for their market(s), sets the goals, leads the execution, measures the results, deploys the learnings, and identifies the operational opportunities of the Shacks, and leads the charge (with Home Office Support when needed) to discover solutions
• Places and develops Area Directors to meet the growth and performance needs of the company and acts as a consultant to Area Directors and General Managers to analyze current business(es) and lays out plans for future improvement.
• Maintains and strategizes management bench strength in preparation for successful growth and communicates and upholds expectations on deliverable information.
• Leads the teams in ensuring compliance to safety, administrative, and legal procedures
• Owns the operational Start-Up budget for new locations and manages the R&M budget by prioritizing resource needs.
• Plans and coordinates roundtable discussions or conference calls within market(s) to ensure consistency in operational goals, messages, and regional initiatives. Ensures open communication and understanding between Home Office disciplines and operations.
• Demonstrates intensity and conviction to address and find solutions for operational shortcomings.

Skills & Knowledge

• Demonstrated developer of people
• Proven business acumen
• Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills
• Self-motivated leader with the ability to solve complex problems
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Ability to create and implement management development plans
• Proven track record and success managing multiple locations

Experience

• Minimum 6 years of multi-unit restaurant management experience, preferably supporting a global brand
• Hands-on experience developing training programs and assessing skills
• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Other Qualifications

• Travel required

Benefits At Shake Shack:

• Weekly Pay and Performance Bonuses
• Shake Shack Meal Discounts
• Exclusive Corporate Discounts For Travel, Electronics, Wellness, Leisure Activities And More
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance*
• Employer Paid Life and Disability Insurance*
• 401k Plan with Company Match*
• Paid Time Off*
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Access to Employee Assistance Program on Day 1
• Pre-Tax Commuter and Parking Benefits
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts*
• Development and Growth Opportunities

*Eligibility criteria applies

Pay Range - $129,570.50 - $219,228.00 *The salary paid to a successful applicant will depend on the applicant's experience, qualifications, business needs and resources, and the candidate's location.