Area Director

Area Director

Bolay Fresh Bold Kitchen is redefining a career in hospitality.

As a Bolay Area Director, you'll oversee multiple restaurants and Operating Partners, leading your market to achieve operational excellence, guest satisfaction, and financial success. You'll be a true leader, coaching and developing your teams to grow from within while driving results that move the business forward. With a focus on Bolay's purpose—to fuel people to be their best—and our core values of teamwork, integrity, excellence, and stewardship, you'll build strong partnerships with your Operating Partners, ensuring consistency, accountability, and a culture of hospitality across every restaurant.

If you're a strategic, people-driven leader who thrives on mentoring others, building winning teams, and achieving results through coaching, development, and operational excellence, we want you on our team!

Our Purpose: To fuel people to be their best.

Our Mission: To drive positive experiences with better for you food and genuine hospitality.

Bolay Fresh Bold Kitchen is on a mission to build a winning team, one great Team Member at a time. Bolay is one of the fastest growing fast-casual concepts and has ample opportunities for career growth. We are here to redefine what a career in the industry can truly mean. We are here to create a platform for success for every single team member who walks through our doors. To encourage and promote greatness and offer the opportunity to reach your full potential and be the very best version of yourself. It's all here, ready for the taking. We're in the people business. We just happen to serve great food, and we can't wait to meet you.

A day in the life of an Area Director:

• Lead, coach, and develop Operating Partners to deliver excellence in operations, guest experience, and financial performance.
• Build a culture of accountability and growth—mentoring leaders to advance from within and preparing future talent pipelines.
• Ensure consistent execution of Bolay standards in food quality, hospitality, safety, and sanitation across all restaurants.
• Conduct regular restaurant visits and performance reviews, providing actionable feedback and support.
• Analyze financial results, identify trends, and implement strategies to drive sales, profitability, and operational efficiency.
• Develop local sales-building initiatives and community partnerships with schools, charities, and organizations.
• Champion Bolay's purpose, values, and culture—recognizing wins, fostering engagement, and promoting servant leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Culinary, Finance, HR) to align regional goals and company initiatives.
• Lead regional planning, contribute to new store openings, and ensure readiness for growth and innovation.

Benefits:

• Fun & Energized Environment
• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Pay
• Discounted/Free Shift Meals
• Active Lifestyle Uniforms
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Holidays and early closures
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 401K
• Leadership Training

What it takes:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in hospitality, business, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of multi-unit leadership experience in the restaurant, hospitality, or retail industry.
• Proven success in developing leaders, driving operational consistency, and delivering financial results.
• Strong analytical and business acumen with proficiency in P&L management.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Passion for guest service, operational excellence, and developing people.
• Passion for food and culinary curiosity.
• Ability to travel regularly within assigned markets.

Requirements:

• Stand up/be on your feet for long periods of time
• Able to lift over 25lbs
• Reliable transportation and flexibility to travel as required.

Bolay Fresh Bold Kitchen Accolades and Achievements:

• Voted FORBES 500 Best Start Up Employers 2020
• Voted Glassdoor's Best Place to Work 2019/2020
• Voted Great Place to Work 2019/2020

Bolay Fresh Bold Kitchen participates in the federal government's E-Verify program to determine employment eligibility. To learn more about the E-Verify program please visit Everify.com