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The Restaurant Zone6 months ago

Area Director - Award-Winning Restaurants

$90,000–$100,000 year

Remote · Tampa, Florida, United States or Orlando, Florida, United States

Type
Full Time
Level
Senior Level
Education
Not Specified
Company size
Unknown

Job Summary

Lead a Florida restaurant portfolio as an Area Director for an award-winning collection of upscale, independent restaurants. This role emphasizes hands-on leadership, mentorship, and genuine community involvement, catering to those with a passion for chef-driven hospitality.

Required Qualifications

  • 6+ years leading upscale or chef-driven restaurant operations
  • Must reside in or relocate to Orlando, Tampa, or Jacksonville
  • Hands-on leadership style—present at services, not behind a desk

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with fine dining, chef-driven concepts, or luxury hospitality
  • Genuine community involvement
  • Partnership with Executive Chefs who respect craft understanding

Additional Requirements

  • Experience primarily from corporate chains (Darden, Brinker, etc.)
  • Lead through systems rather than relationships
  • See hospitality as business first, craft second
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$90k – $100k / yr

Area Director - Award-Winning Restaurants · The Restaurant Zone

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