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Director of Operations - Alabama and Border Markets

Dave's Hot Chicken Alabama
Birmingham, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/2/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Purpose :

The Director of Operations is in charge of day-to-day operations and the long-term success of the Alabama and Border markets. The Director of Operations leads and manages the Restaurant Managing Partners to help achieve the goals and objectives of the Alabama and Border markets.

DUTIES, TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Operations Initiative :

  • Support in strategic planning in order to upturn proficiency, productivity, and efficiency of the projects and operations of the Alabama and Border markets.
  • Manage the development, operations, and financial aspects of all restaurants within the territory.
  • Direct restaurant operations to obtain optimum utilization of workforce and meet

revenue / realized gross margin projections within budget.

  • Directly involved in managing cost analysis on all restaurants to ensure consistent profitability, and to identify and make improvements where needed.
  • Directly involved in achieving high guest satisfaction on all platforms, from Ovation, Birdeye, and mystery shopper audits.
  • Responsible for maintaining high employee satisfaction and assist Restaurant General Managers in their employee satisfaction efforts in every restaurant.
  • Responsible for the execution of the Company’s weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual, and long-term goals in line with the Company’s Vision, Mission and Core Values.
  • Review and revisions to the Company’s current Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to more effectively manage the restaurant’s operations and its projected growth.
  • Conduct quarterly performance reviews on all General Managers to continuously develop the TEAM and  ensure performance is aligned with expectations.
  • Submits weekly ops reports to analyze general economic, business, and financial conditions and their impact  on the operations.
  • Directs and coordinates estimating functions of the company to ensure accuracy, profitability, and competitive edge.
  • Work collaboratively with other senior leaders and other departments to support their efforts in accomplishing Company goals.
  • Directs monthly bonus program and measures progress in order to make changes to increase efficiency.
  • Compliance :

  • Maintain a safe workspace by enforcing standards and procedures, and keeping compliance with legal regulations.
  • Ensure all required documentation is complete.
  • Must become a certified training restaurant by 14 months of opening and maintain status
  • Management & Leadership :

  • Work collaboratively with other restaurant leaders and other departments to support their efforts in accomplishing Company goals.
  • Establish team focus by developing and communicating goals in support of the visions and values of the Alabama and Border markets.
  • Develop others by delegating responsibility, providing high-impact performance feedback, and assisting in conflict resolution.
  • Manage organizational transformation and change by communicating change to the team, problem solving, and establishing structure.
  • BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

    Core Competencies :

  • Integrity – Act with integrity; truthfulness, fairness and honesty.
  • Continuous Learning – Is a continuous learner focused on constant improvement; embraces new technologies.
  • Exceed Expectations – Work hard to exceed guest expectations.
  • Compassion – Conduct oneself as a steward of the Alabama and Border markets, supporting its growth & ability to  help those in need.
  • Accountability – Take responsibility for one’s actions and decisions.
  • Position-specific Competencies :

  • Pace and Variety of Activities – Sense of urgency for goal achievement with varied activities and multiple, simultaneous projects. Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
  • Focus -– Results focus with idea generation, innovative and creative problem solving. Rapport and relationship building focused on achieving results. Must engage the commitment of others.
  • Decision-Making -– Problem solving orientation. Action-oriented and quick decision making in response to changing conditions.
  • Delegation and Leadership Style -– Directive leadership to assure business results are achieved. Delegation of details as necessary, with follow up on timeliness and quality. Accountability for results.
  • Integrity – Acts in an honest, trustworthy, high integrity manner; makes and keeps commitments.
  • Communication – Collaborates in a positive and productive way. Communicates in a way that is analytical and detail oriented.
  • Goal Oriented – Drives to meet goals in a motivated and self-directed way; works hard with limited supervision.
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