Regional Director of Operations

At Homegrown Hospitality Group, we take pride in creating exceptional dining experiences across our diverse family of restaurant concepts. As our Regional Director of Operations (RDO), you’ll be at the heart of ensuring each location thrives—delivering outstanding service, fostering a positive team culture, and driving strong financial performance.
This role will oversee the Myrtle Beach and Columbia, SC markets.

This leadership role is about more than overseeing operations; it’s about building connections, inspiring teams, and shaping a guest experience that keeps people coming back. You'll develop and implement systems to uphold the highest standards in quality, employee engagement, and customer satisfaction, ensuring each restaurant in your region operates at its best.

If you have a deep passion for hospitality, growing our footprint within the community through marketing efforts and charity partners, a talent for leading people, and a proven track record of success in multi-unit operations, we’d love to have you on board to help us grow and innovate in an ever-evolving industry.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Growth

• Develop and implement operational strategies that align with the company’s long-term vision, setting each location up for sustainable success.
• Identify opportunities for expansion, growth, and improvement, helping restaurants thrive in an ever-evolving industry.
• Collaborate with the finance team to create budgets and forecasts, ensuring sound financial planning across all locations.

• Maintain high standards in food quality, service, cleanliness, and brand consistency, ensuring every guest enjoys an exceptional experience.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to uphold company policies and best practices.
• Work closely with restaurant managers to tackle challenges, improve efficiencies, and foster continuous growth.

• Oversee the region’s financial health by managing P&L, controlling expenses, and driving revenue growth.
• Implement strategic cost-control measures to optimize inventory, labor, and operational efficiencies.
• Analyze financial reports and provide restaurant management teams with actionable insights to support success.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop talented General Managers and key restaurant leaders, building a strong leadership pipeline.
• Create a work culture centered on collaboration, accountability, and employee satisfaction, ensuring teams feel valued and empowered.
• Implement retention strategies that keep top talent engaged and growing within the company.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, setting clear expectations and fostering professional growth.

• Champion brand integrity by delivering exceptional hospitality and fostering guest loyalty.
• Monitor guest feedback to ensure consistency and continuously enhance service standards.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop promotions and initiatives that resonate with guests and drive brand awareness.

• Work alongside HR, finance, marketing, and culinary teams to support operational initiatives and ensure company-wide alignment.
• Provide feedback to product development teams, leveraging market insights to refine offerings and improve guest satisfaction.

• Ensure all locations adhere to health, safety, and regulatory requirements, creating a secure environment for guests and employees.
• Conduct regular safety audits and uphold best practices for food handling and workplace safety.
• Lead crisis management efforts, guiding teams through unexpected challenges with professionalism and care.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field preferred, but not required.

• 8+ years of experience in restaurant management, with at least 3+ years in a multi-unit or regional management role.
• Demonstrated success managing financial performance, including budgets, cost controls, and P&L management.
• Experience managing a diverse portfolio of restaurant concepts preferred.
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