Director of Operations | Multi-Unit QSR Leadership
Recruiting Partner: Rogers Hornsby
Portland, Maine | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $110,000 to $120,000 | Job ID: 158661
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Are you a seasoned restaurant leader ready to take your career to the next level? We’re looking for an experienced Director of Operations to oversee a high-performing team across a network of fast-paced restaurants in Maine.
This is a strategic, people-first leadership role focused on operational excellence, team development, and delivering consistent, high-quality guest experiences across the region. If you thrive on accountability, culture-building, and driving results — we want to talk to you.
💼 What You’ll Do:
- Lead daily operations for QSR locations across Maine
- Manage and mentor a team of District Managers and support staff
- Ensure operational excellence in service, food quality, speed, and cleanliness
- Drive sales, profitability, labor management, and cost control
- Review P&L's, identify trends, and implement action plans
- Champion hiring, development, and succession planning
- Ensure full compliance with company standards and local regulations
- Align local execution with national brand objectives
What We’re Looking For:
- 7+ years of multi-unit restaurant leadership (QSR or fast casual preferred)
- Prior experience with major QSR brands is highly valued
- Strong financial acumen and operational strategy background
- Proven leadership in building and sustaining top-performing teams
- Clear, confident communicator with a passion for guest satisfaction
- Must be based in (or willing to relocate to) Maine and travel regionally
🎁 What’s In It For You:
- Competitive salary
- Performance-based bonus program
- Auto and cell phone stipend
- Full medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation
- 401(k) with company match
- Ongoing leadership development and growth opportunities
🚀 Ready to lead with purpose and drive success at scale? Apply today and let’s grow together.
At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.