Regional Director of Operations

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Regional Director of Operations | Regional Manager

Location: Raynham, MA

Base Salary: $115,000-$125,000

Position Overview

A rapidly expanding multi-concept hospitality group is seeking a Regional Director of Operations to serve as a trusted right-hand leader to ownership. This is a high-impact role for an experienced operator who thrives in dynamic, growth-oriented environments and has a proven track record across multiple hospitality concepts.

The organization currently generates approximately $20 million in annual revenue across its portfolio and is actively expanding, with a market renovation project slated to begin in fall 2026 and a potential function facility acquisition in progress. The successful candidate will oversee four locations and a food truck from the outset, with additional growth anticipated in the near term.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base Salary: $115,000 to $125,000
• Performance Bonus: Eligible
• Health Insurance: Included
• Start Date: Immediate

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across multiple locations, ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment with brand standards
• Monitor and manage financial performance, with a focus on maintaining a combined prime cost of approximately 57.5%
• Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing management teams across all locations
• Align processes, systems, and operational standards to support rapid and sustainable growth
• Provide oversight and support for an upcoming market renovation and potential function facility launch
• Partner directly with ownership on strategic planning, concept development, and long-term growth initiatives
• Integrate catering, functions, and event operations into the broader operational model
• Prepare for the rollout of third-party delivery and takeout programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a full-service restaurant, multi-unit operations role, ideally spanning both casual/pub and elevated dining concepts.
• Background spanning both casual/pub dining and elevated dining concepts
• Hands-on experience with functions, catering, and event operations
• Strong financial acumen, including payroll management, food cost control, and P&L oversight
• Demonstrated ability to scale operations across diverse concepts
• A high degree of integrity, trustworthiness, and the ability to operate as a senior leadership partner to ownership
• Exceptional communication and team leadership skills

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply today with an up-to-date resume to Michelle Hollander at Gecko Hospitality .

Gecko Hospitality in New England is a premier North American recruitment firm. Covering MA, NH, ME, VT, RI, and CT, the branch connects top-tier management and executive talent with leading hospitality organizations.

Led by experienced former hospitality operators, including Franchise Partners Evan Kaplan and Brian Blum, the New England team leverages their firsthand industry knowledge to carefully assess candidates for both operational competency and cultural fit.

Key Focus Areas:

Target Sectors: Restaurants (quick service to fine dining), hotels, resorts, private clubs, casinos, catering, and corporate dining.
Roles Placed: Executive and senior leadership, including General Managers, Executive Chefs, Directors of Operations, and C-suite executives.
Core Services: Executive search, talent strategy, organizational design, and leadership pipeline development.

Operating exclusively within the hospitality niche, the firm provides customized, relationship-driven recruitment solutions that accelerate business performance and advance professional careers.

Company Description

Gecko Hospitality in New England is a premier North American recruitment firm. Covering MA, NH, ME, VT, RI, and CT, the branch connects top-tier management and executive talent with leading hospitality organizations.\r\n\r\nLed by experienced former hospitality operators, including Franchise Partners Evan Kaplan and Brian Blum, the New England team leverages their firsthand industry knowledge to carefully assess candidates for both operational competency and cultural fit.\r\n\r\nKey Focus Areas:\r\n\r\nTarget Sectors: Restaurants (quick service to fine dining), hotels, resorts, private clubs, casinos, catering, and corporate dining.\r\nRoles Placed: Executive and senior leadership, including General Managers, Executive Chefs, Directors of Operations, and C-suite executives.\r\nCore Services: Executive search, talent strategy, organizational design, and leadership pipeline development.\r\n\r\nOperating exclusively within the hospitality niche, the firm provides customized, relationship-driven recruitment solutions that accelerate business performance and advance professional careers.