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White Lodging

Director of Restaurants

Charlotte, NC

As the Director of Outlets, you will lead the execution of exceptional dining experiences across all restaurant venues on property while supporting the continued development of outlet leaders and the ...

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How much do director restaurants jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for director restaurants in the United States is $117,480.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,000.00 and $157,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Restaurants vs Restaurant Manager?

AspectDirector RestaurantsRestaurant Manager
CredentialsBachelor's degree in hospitality, business, or related field; extensive industry experienceHigh school diploma or equivalent; hospitality or management training often preferred
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple restaurant locations or large operations; strategic planningManages daily operations of a single restaurant; staff supervision
ResponsibilitiesDevelops policies, oversees multiple teams, manages budgets, and ensures brand standardsEnsures customer satisfaction, staff management, and daily service operations

The main difference is that the Director Restaurants focuses on strategic oversight and managing multiple locations, while the Restaurant Manager handles daily operations of a single restaurant. The Director role requires more experience and higher-level planning skills, whereas the Restaurant Manager is more involved in hands-on staff and customer management.

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Infographic showing various Director Restaurants job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $117,480 per year, or $56.5 per hour.

Director of New Restaurant Openings

Lagardere Travel Retail

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

The Director, Restaurants & Bars – New Builds (Dining Execution) leads the dining division’s operational planning, build execution, and opening readiness for new restaurant, bar and market venues (all ding locations). Serving as the primary Dining point person throughout the new build lifecycle, this role ensures concepts are translated into efficient, high-performing, guest-ready operations - from early planning through opening and stabilization.

This role partners closely with the Senior Director of Brand Development, Regional Dining Vice Presidents, VP of Dining and SVP of Dining and other stakeholders to ensure venues meet brand intent while delivering operational excellence.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

New Build Execution Leadership (Dining)

  • Lead the Dining workstream for all restaurant and bar new build projects from planning through opening and stabilization.
  • Own dining operational deliverables, project schedules, and readiness milestones (staffing, training, SOPs, equipment, systems).
  • Coordinate cross-functional execution with Design, Construction, Development, Culinary, Beverage, Finance, Procurement, IT, Marketing, and external vendors.
  • Identify risks and drive solutions to protect timeline, budget, and operational performance.

Operational Planning & Venue Readiness

  • Translate approved concepts into operational requirements, including FOH/BOH workflows, service models, labor planning, and guest experience standards.
  • Partner with Culinary and Beverage leaders on operational execution needs (menu feasibility, production flow, bar buildout requirements).
  • Build pre-opening plans including critical paths, staffing strategy, training support, mock service, and opening-week execution.

Design/Build Support & Procurement

  • Review and approve dining-specific design elements including kitchen/bar layouts, service stations, equipment packages, smallware’s, and key operational details.
  • Support/Lead dining procurement planning and opening orders to ensure venues are fully equipped and ready to operate on day one.
  • Collaborate/Coordinate vendor timelines and installations to align with construction schedules.

Stakeholder Alignment

  • Work closely with Design, Construction, and Business Development/Development teams to ensure dining requirements are incorporated into plans, timelines, budgets, and build execution.
  • Partner with Dining Operations leadership to align staffing plans, training, SOPs, service standards, and operational readiness for a successful opening and post-opening stabilization.
  • Collaborate with the Senior Director of Brand Development to ensure operational execution supports brand intent, guest experience standards, and concept objectives.
  • Act as the primary Dining execution liaison across internal departments and external partners, ensuring clear communication, accountability, and timely decision-making.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Strong restaurant/bar operational expertise with proven new build or opening experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional, high-volume project execution.
  • Knowledge of kitchen/bar design requirements, workflows, equipment, and service models.
  • Excellent communication, project management, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to balance multiple openings and deadlines while maintaining high standards.

Minimum Requirements:

Legal Age: 18 Years
Education or Equivalent Experience: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in hospitality, operations, or related field.
Supervisory/Managerial Experience: 3+ years
Function Specific Experience: 8–10+ years of progressive restaurant/bar operations with 3–5+ years leading openings, new builds, or major renovations.

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