Director of Development Operations

The Indigo Road Home Office • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Director of Development Operations will be a key member of the leadership team, responsible for driving the growth of IRHG through new restaurant and hotel development, renovations, and capital projects.

The Director of Development Operations requires a detail-oriented, strategic leader who thrives at balancing creative vision with practical execution. You’ll work cross-functionally with operations, design, finance, and ownership partners to ensure new projects open on time, on budget, and aligned with Indigo Road’s standards of hospitality and design.

Requirements

• Ability to work an average of 55 hours per week and travel regularly to active and prospective project sites.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in hospitality development, construction project management, or real estate development.
• Experience in restaurant and/or hotel development strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage complex budgets, schedules, and multi-stakeholder relationships.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical design and construction information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Highly organized, proactive problem solver with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to balance big-picture vision with day-to-day execution.
• Ability to travel frequently by air and ground transportation.
• Must be able to communicate clearly in person, by phone, and through written correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of new development projects including site selection support, design, permitting, construction, and turnover to operations.
• Manage relationships with architects, designers, contractors, consultants, and vendors to ensure project goals are met.
• Develop and oversee project budgets, timelines, and schedules; ensure adherence to financial and operational objectives.
• Partner with operations leadership to ensure design and functional requirements align with brand standards and guest experience expectations.
• Provide strategic insight into market opportunities and feasibility for new concepts, expansions, or property acquisitions.
• Oversee renovations and capital improvement projects for existing properties, balancing brand vision with cost management.
• Establish and maintain systems for project reporting, tracking, and communication across stakeholders and ownership.
• Support the Executive Team in long-term growth planning, contributing to concept development and portfolio expansion strategies.
• Demonstrate a high level of integrity, ownership, collaboration, and professionalism, fostering strong partnerships with both internal teams and external partners.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay: Competitive base pay, health benefits, and PTO benefits after 90 days [for full-time employee's].
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and more.
• Financial Planning: Access to a 401K plan with a 50% match on your first 6% investment, along with Roth options.
• Home Loan Program: We offer a zero-interest housing loan program to help you achieve your dream of home ownership.
• Employee Discounts: Enjoy discounts at our 15 restaurant concepts and growing boutique hotels division.
• Family Time: Benefit from 4 weeks of PTO for maternity/paternity leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees