Director of Operations - Elevated Casual Restauran

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 teams Driving operational consistency, service standards, and guest satisfaction Monitoring financial performance, labour, food costs, and profitability Implementing systems and processes to improve operational efficiency Partnering with ownership on business strategy and future growth initiatives Conducting regular restaurant visits and providing hands‑on operational support Ensuring brand standards, food quality, and hospitality remain best‑in‑class What We’re Looking For Multi‑unit restaurant operations experience Background in elevated casual or upscale full‑service restaurant concepts Proven ability to develop managers and build high‑performing teams Strong financial acumen with experience managing P&Ls, labour, and operational KPIs Growth‑minded leader who enjoys improving systems and building strong cultures #J-18808-Ljbffr Corecruitment