Job Details
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Computer skills
- Driver's License
- Leadership
- Math
- Succession planning
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Job Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Area Director
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt
SUMMARY
The Area Director is responsible for overall restaurant performance within an assigned area, generally 4 -12 restaurants depending on various factors. The Area Director leads all area restaurant operations, local marketing initiatives, recruits, develops and coaches restaurant managers, builds sales and profit while maintaining high operating standards. They are also accountable for the success of the area by following Slim Chickens' guidelines, policies and procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide guidance and leadership in the delivery of outstanding guest experience, culinary operations, labor scheduling, inventory management, restaurant marketing and restaurant P&L.
- Plan, identify, communicate and delegate responsibilities throughout the area to ensure excellent operations are consistently achieved.
- Lead the area in the implementation of company initiatives by working with the Support Team on action plans and timelines
- Generate area sales growth by developing strategic short and long term marketing plans, ensuring the restaurants consistently deliver a positive guest experience, and executing local restaurant marketing initiatives.
- Constantly review area operations and related reports to identify problems, concerns and opportunities for improvement and implement solutions.
- Manage the area P&L by tracking expenses vs. annual budget, analyzing variances and initiating corrective action.
- Ensure the area follows Slim Chickens' operational policies and procedures.
- Develop area succession plan by evaluating open opportunities, assessing internal talent and leading recruiting efforts.
- Provide coaching and feedback to restaurant managers and assess performance on an ongoing basis.
- Partner with General Managers to set personal development goals in order to build their skills and abilities for career progression.
- Lead a positive team environment by recognizing and reinforcing individual and restaurant accomplishments.
- Challenges and inspires management team to achieve business results.
- Coach General Managers in team member recruiting, development, performance management, and retention in order to ensure the restaurant is properly staffed, turnover goals are met and succession planning is in place.
- Lead the area with integrity and knowledge that promotes the culture of Slim Chickens.
- Lead area succession planning by identifying talent internally and externally and developing that talent into restaurant leaders.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to achieve results through leadership and management of others.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and mentor General Managers.
- Must have experience in delegation, holding others accountable, business planning and communicating across a dispersed group of managers.
- Strong time management skills.
- Demonstrated expertise in hiring, staffing, onboarding, and training is required.
- Strong delegation experience including holding others accountable, business planning and communicating across a dispersed group of managers.
- Ability to effectively handle and manage confidential and sensitive information.
- Articulate and solid communicator with effective presentation skills.
- Demonstrated management of all applicable restaurant regulatory areas, to include employee safety, food safety, HAACP, wage & hour, etc.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment.
WORK CONDITION REQUIREMENTS
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including extended hours.
- Periods of standing and walking, as necessary.
- Frequent contact with guests, requiring tact and courtesy.
- Frequent contact with subordinates, requiring direction and supervision.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of five years of prior restaurant experience including strong single-unit performance and some experience leading/managing multi-unit initiatives.
- Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read, write and verbally communicate well.
- Proficient math skills and comfort with numbers.
- Proficient computer skills.
- Demonstrates maturity and professional demeanor at all times.
- Friendly, outgoing personality.
- Well-groomed, professional appearance.
- Positive attitude and self-disciplined.
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Life Insurance
You may apply here or email your resume to HR@Slimchickens.com.
Slim Chickens is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all open positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, citizenship status, national origin, marital status, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, and physical or mental disability.
Job Type: Full-time
Experience level:
- 5 years
Restaurant type:
- Fast casual restaurant
Shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Fayetteville, AR: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Restaurant: 5 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person