Fine Dining Director, Restaurant Operations

1 month ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Freehand Hospitality Full time
Company Description

Freehand Hospitality's diverse portfolio of restaurants and bars showcase a wide array of cooking styles—from upscale Maritime dining to casual Latin fare to French bistro favourites. Merging together globally inspired techniques with treasured Atlantic Canadian ingredients, along with warm and genuine hospitality, our mission is to deliver unique and memorable experiences to our guests. With future expansion slated, we are excited to contribute to the future of the region's vibrant and evolving culinary scene—one bite at a time..

Job Description

The Fine Dining Director of Restaurant Operations works with their teams to ensure Freehand Hospitality values, policies, procedures and standards are being followed and adhered to at multiple locations.​ Responsibilities include planning, evaluation and monitoring of operations and financial areas within multiple units to maximize sales and profitability.​

The driving focus of this position will be to increase profitability, assist with the development of our staff and always strive for operational excellence

  • Plan, evaluate and monitor operations and financial areas within multiple facilities to maximize sales and profitability through the efficient execution of Company programs and the maintenance of Company standards;
  • Coach and hold teams accountable for financial budgets and targets;
  • Monitors the expenses of the restaurants to ensure that effective cost-containment practices are in place. Also ensures that operating expenses are in line with those of comparable properties and industry standards;
  • Understand, effectively follow and enforce all Freehand Hospitality values, policies and procedures;
  • Initiate and oversees roll out of new corporate initiatives, operational decisions and programs to business units.
  • Identify inefficiencies, gaps and obstacles at restaurant level and collaborate with directors and members of the executive leadership team to address challenges and achieve operational excellence.
  • Reviews analysis of guest feedback and guides restaurant leadership in completing vision workbooks and corresponding goal sheets.
  • Conduct regular meetings with Restaurant Managers to provide feedback, set goals and evaluate performance; ​
  • Assist with recruitment and staff planning and facilitates flow of talent across multi units;
  • Develop a management pipeline, work on career progression and learning for new and existing managers
  • Initiates and oversees the development and execution of formal and informal recognition of management and staff
  • Share Best Practices across restaurants to increase performance levels and guest satisfaction.
Qualifications
  • Experience in fine dining operations and management
  • Bachelor's degree in Hospitality and/ or Business, considered an asset
  • Proven track record in building high performance teams, leading cross-functionally, developing and retaining employees, and driving organizational goals
  • Strong financial and business acumen
  • Demonstrated project management and experience
  • Strong collaborative skills with the proven ability to drive results and leadership ownership/accountability
  • Strong interpersonal communication and creative problem solving skills required
  • Strong assessment and decision making skills
  • Proven ability to influence and build relationships both within the organization and with external sources
  • Passion for creating excellent guest experiences
Additional Information

** We thank all applicants for their interest in Freehand Hospitality; however, only suitable candidates will be contacted to continue the application process. **

Freehand Hospitality's Diversity Commitment

At Freehand Hospitality, we are committed to treating every employee with dignity and respect. We strive to be fair and just, and create working environments where our employees can be at their best.

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