Houston Restaurant Director of Operations (52141)

JOB TITLE: Director of Operations

REPORTS TO: VP Of Operations

LOCATION: Houston, TX

Are you Relentless in the pursuit of excellence? Maybe even a little Rebellious (especially when it comes to food)? Do you believe teamwork is the secret ingredient to achieving greatness? Do you want to be part of a TRIBE of people who stand together, operate with purpose, and WIN… then Velvet Taco is the place for you!

The Perks

• Competitive salary and performance bonus plan
• 3 weeks PTO
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits after 30 days
• Company-paid Vision and Dental (employee only)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program - Stand Together Fund
• Company Paid STD, LTD, and Life Insurance
• 401(K) Plan
• Free TACOS!
• Oh, and if you're inclined to get a Velvet Taco tattoo, our CEO will pay for it

The Job

The Director of Operations is responsible for the quality of restaurant operations and is dedicated to building an environment of operational excellence. Aligns teams through performance measures that achieve our business goals. This position is also responsible for each restaurant’s execution and provides leadership and coaching to achieve high operational standards and increase sales and profits. The Director of Operations fosters a high-energy, high-performing culture, making Velvet Taco a place our Team Members want to work.

• People Leader: Encourages and fosters the development of Management Teams, providing them with challenging and measurable goals for their professional growth. You can easily adapt the delivery of information, content, or feedback style to best meet the audience's needs. Easily handles performance issues and holds teams accountable in a constructive and timely manner.
• Talent Development: Believes in and supports a culture of continuous improvement and continuous learning and actively works on self-development.
• Workforce Planning: Develops succession plans for staffing needs with a strong ability to recruit and develop others. Assesses talent at all levels and understands the importance of building a bench.
• Operations: High level of P&L acumen and develops action plans to continuously raise the level of performance. Skilled at planning, development, and implementation of practices that meet our high operational standards. Champion of change and inspires others to embrace evolution
• Culinary: Ensures culinary standards are being followed in the areas of food safety, food storage, prep recipes, line procedures, and all culinary processes.
• Food Safety: Sets the bar high in maintaining a clean, food-safe, and professional work environment while making it high energy and fun.
• Financial Aptitude: Skilled at developing and setting annual plans, taking the initiative, and successfully achieving them.
• New Restaurant Openings: Lead, execute, and assist in NRO’s.