What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Director position at Gecko Hospitality?
Regional Director Southern California
Salary: Up to $130K Benefits, Bonus, Car Allowance, and Mileage
Location: Must be able to commute weekly to Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, and future California locations
Language Requirement: Must be fluent in Spanish
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Regional Director to oversee multi-unit operations across Southern California. This role requires a strong leader with a deep understanding of restaurant operations, team development, and market expansion.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day operations of multiple locations within the region, ensuring excellence in service, quality, and guest experience.
- Drive sales growth and profitability by executing company strategies, optimizing operations, and ensuring financial goals are met.
- Recruit, train, and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and performance.
- Ensure compliance with all company policies, health and safety regulations, and local labor laws.
- Conduct regular site visits to assess operations, support managers, and implement improvements as needed.
- Collaborate with leadership on expansion efforts and new location openings within California.
- Utilize key performance metrics to drive continuous improvement and operational efficiencies.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, corporate teams, and local communities.
Qualifications:
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) required must be able to effectively communicate with employees and teams.
- Minimum 5 years of multi-unit restaurant management experience, preferably in high-volume casual dining or sports bar concepts.
- Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of managing teams across multiple locations.
- Ability to analyze financial reports, control costs, and drive operational success.
- Experience with training, development, and performance management of restaurant leadership teams.
- Ability to travel weekly between Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, and future California locations.
- Valid drivers license and ability to commute; company provides car allowance and mileage reimbursement.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Base salary up to $130K
- Performance-based bonus structure
- Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
- Car allowance and mileage reimbursement
- Opportunities for growth within a rapidly expanding brand
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced multi-unit restaurant leader to take the next step in their career with a fast-growing and dynamic brand. If you thrive in a high-energy, guest-focused environment and have a passion for operational excellence, wed love to hear from
you!
Salary : $100,000 - $130,000