Area Director

Sonny’s BBQ • Winter Haven, FL

4d • $80,000 - $100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

ACG BBQ, LLC is seeking a strong, people-first Area Director excited about growth and open to a unique opportunity to make an impact across multiple markets. This role will begin as a traveling Area Director, supporting restaurants across five markets while building relationships, strengthening teams, and learning operations. The role is designed to evolve into a permanent market placement as the company grows, with plans to add up to 8 new locations over the next five years. The ideal candidate is flexible, thrives in different environments, and is open to relocating when the right long-term opportunity is identified. This is a great opportunity to get in early and grow with a company focused on creating unforgettable moments through exceptional service and community support.

Requirements

• Lives company vision and values.
• Leadership experience with the ability to manage and develop teams across multiple locations.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to drive results and meet budgeted targets.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and provide recommended solutions.
• Solve practical problems rapidly.
• Understand financial metrics and make recommendations around costs and ROI.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Restaurant Technology experience across multiple platforms.
• Typing and computer competency to include word-processing, spreadsheet, and database skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Able to present information in group, one-on-one, and executive briefing settings.
• Effectively generate project plans.
• Effective management of tasks, milestones and deadlines.
• Document business processes as needed.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and flexibility to meet multiple demands in concurrent timelines.
• Demonstrated guest service skills.
• Willingness to travel within the designated region and manage remote teams effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Relocation assistance can be mentioned if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operational standards and performance of the restaurants across your market in collaboration with the Director of Operations.
• Drive financial progress by managing sales, profits, and ensuring budgeted EBITDA targets are achieved.
• Lead and support the GMs to ensure the success of their teams and operations.
• Facilitate hands-on training and development for team members and leadership.
• Conduct strategic analysis and participate in company-wide communication to align objectives and ensure continuous improvement.
• Ensure effective leadership in all areas of people, guests, sales, and profits.
• Maintain a mindset of approachability, build strong relationships with both team members and leadership, and actively foster a positive and productive workplace culture.
• Ensure restaurants are operating in accordance with Sonny's BBQ brand standards.
• Assist in developing detailed restaurant budgets, annually.
• Work with marketing teams on sales strategies to counter the effectiveness of present and emerging competitors.
• Work with executive leadership to analyze company financial performance and institute strategies for improvement.
• Conduct structured market visits to validate operational standards are consistent.
• Conduct meetings with the operations team.
• Address employee issues quickly in conjunction with human resources.
• Select, train, develop and coach General Managers ensuring they have the tools and training to perform.
• Ensure all key management positions are filled with quality candidates and turnover/stability targets are achieved while identifying future leaders.
• Ensure restaurant teams are compliant with company policies and procedures.
• Minimize guest and team member workplace injuries through a commitment to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K - W/ 4% Matching
• Manager Meals
• Vacation Benefit – We’ll give you $2,500 a year to take your dream vacation! (Must be in management for one year.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed