Restaurant Director of Operations - Full Service - Simi Valley, CA

Company: HHB Restaurant Recruiting
Location: Simi Valley
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Are you a hardworking, service-minded leader with a real passion for the hospitality industry? Are you looking to take a step towards building your restaurant manager career, instead of just working a job? We need extraordinary leaders like you to apply for this full-service restaurant management position in Simi Valley, CA ? As a Restaurant Director of Operations , your experience and leadership skills will head up some of the nation’s leading restaurant venues and staff, while building a strong team of your own and continuing to advance your restaurant career. From daily operations to marketing and sales, we have opportunities for career growth waiting for you. Champions the Culture of the brand in every interaction. Engages with company leaders to understand business challenges, identifies organizational training needs, and develops effective training and development solutions. Leads all training and development programs and initiatives for Restaurant Operations, Home Office, and Catering Office. Working with cross-functional leaders, assesses and makes recommendations on ongoing and future training and development needs. Effectively establishes goals and programs that drive growth for the organization. Outstanding Benefits Health Benefits Attainable Bonus Program $130K - 140K Salary Equal Opportunity Employer Key Responsibilities: Partnering with the Operations and People & Culture team, creates a high performance, values- driven restaurant environment emphasizing personal and team development, empowerment, servant leadership, and a clear succession path for each position within the Company. Leads all training and development programs and initiatives for Restaurant Operations, Home Office, and Catering Office. Working with cross-functional leaders, assesses and makes recommendations on ongoing and future training and development needs. Effectively establishes goals and programs that drive growth for the organization. Upgrades and updates training tools and systems to ensure the company is providing high quality, effective, and efficient training to all team members throughout the company. Creates and executes programs based on guest service and hospitality to drive satisfaction, engagement, and incremental visit frequency. Creates, monitors, and is fiscally responsible for the annual company training budget. Develops New Restaurant Opening training systems, teams, and budgets. Provides ongoing support to the restaurant operations teams in the delivery and implementation of training programs. Ensures access to necessary materials, technology platforms, feedback exchanges, and company best practices. Partners with Senior Director of People & Culture and Operations Leadership to ensure a robust talent “bench” and succession planning for all restaurant operations and home office departments. Partners with Operations and creates systems to ensure consistency in people, service, and food quality throughout the organization. Understands and monitors trends in technology and innovation that enhance the ongoing efforts of the Company to have a cutting-edge training program. Leads the certified training restaurant (MVV) program. Measures the effectiveness of all training systems; develops and monitors key performance indicators and works in conjunction with restaurant teams for day-to-day integration of all programs through ongoing evaluation and goal setting. You will: Have 3 years in a high-level, multi-unit Training position. Show success in previous positions 4-year college degree or specialty degree in hospitality or training and development is highly preferred. A high school diploma or GED is a must. Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite. Must be an individual of high integrity, possess outstanding leadership skills and have an innate ability to interact with different types of people. Frequent weekly travel throughout Southern California and beyond as the brand grows. Must possess and maintain an excellent driving record and a reliable vehicle. Position includes auto allowance. Be physically fit and able to regularly walk, climb, crouch, and move up to 50 pounds at a time Be able to thrive in a quick-paced environment Demonstrate outstanding leadership, communication, and training Have a stable work history Does this sound like you? We'd love to hear from you! Apply today!

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