Area Director of Restaurant Operations

Job overview

The Area Director of Restaurant Operations is a full-time, field-based role overseeing multiple locations in Texas, with the listing location in Richardson, TX. Pay is $65,000–$85,000 per year. The employer is an IHOP franchisee operating a network of restaurants. The role coaches and guides general managers, monitors operational standards, and develops leaders across locations. It contributes to restaurant performance by reviewing profit and loss results, identifying gaps, and implementing action plans while addressing employee and guest concerns.

What you'll do

• Visit locations at least twice per period
• coach general managers
• hold bi-monthly GM meetings
• onboard new leaders with weekly check-ins and first-day support
• provide in-person weekend guidance
• address employee and guest concerns
• analyze profit and loss statements
• and implement action plans.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

area director of restaurant operations

full-time

richardson tx

ihop franchisee

multi-unit operations

restaurant leadership

general manager coaching

site visits

profit and loss analysis

frequent travel

weekend visits

$65k–$85k/year

health insurance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health insurance.

Why this role

The posting describes a flexible, hands-on schedule with regular weekday and weekend site visits, holidays as needed, and frequent travel. A bachelor’s degree is preferred; 7+ years of progressive multi-unit restaurant or retail leadership experience is sought.

About the employer

Confidential - Restaurant is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.