Director of Restaurants

Bass Pro Shops•Springfield, MO

About The Position

The Director of Restaurants is responsible for implementing Bass Pro Shops vision and culture in all areas of food service. This role involves planning and directing the functions of the Food Service Division to meet daily operational needs, managing financial aspects including budget creation, forecasting, and inventory control, and overseeing P&L related to food costs, menu design, and pricing. The Director will also focus on maintaining acceptable staffing levels, contributing to menu development, creating succession plans, and ensuring high standards of sanitation and food safety. Additionally, this position is responsible for driving performance and sales improvements, evaluating customer acceptance, recommending new policies, managing budgets aligned with company goals, overseeing new store openings, and maintaining effective communication across the division and other company areas.

Requirements

Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree
Certificate(s) or License(s): Valid Driver’s License
Years of experience: Must have 5-7 years of multi-unit restaurant management experience.
Excellent interpersonal, communication (verbal & written) and listening skills.
Ability to interact positively and professionally with people at all levels, both internally and externally.
Ability to select, coach, develop and retain a strong management team.
Be able to meet the specific requirements for alcohol and food handling, which may require licensing or certification.
Must have strong leadership skills and be able to effectively teach, coach and develop the Food Service Division team.
Willing to adapt to change.

Nice To Haves

Preferred Degree: Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality/Restaurant Management or Business Degree

Responsibilities

Plan and direct the functions of the Food Service Division to meet the daily needs of the operation.
Demonstrate fiscal management skills and assist in financial analysis, budget creation, forecasting, and inventory control for all Bass Pro Shop restaurants
Maintain P&L oversight related to food costs, menu design, pricing, and special events
Establish and maintain favorable and effective working relationships with partners both internal and external
Ensure restaurant managers maintain acceptable staffing levels in all departments to build sales and improve profitability.
Contribute in the creation of menus and LTO’s to attract a predetermined customer market and achieve a specific margin.
Produce and maintain an effective and measurable succession plan for all levels within their area.
Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs among all responsible units through utilization of weekly inventories and systems in place.
Participate in the hiring and development process of all new managers for the division.
Assist the General Managers in driving performance and sales levels improvements for their restaurant.
Ensure all restaurants achieve and maintain acceptable standards of sanitation, food safety and cleanliness.
Review and evaluate the degree of customer acceptance of the restaurants, coffee houses and banquet service.
Recommend new operating and marketing policies when deemed necessary.
Establish and review budgets for the Food Service Division and ensure they are aligned with company goals.
Ensure market is showing continuous improvement in driving performance and utilizing performance management skills.
Responsible for all aspects of food service operations for new store openings.
Maintain effective communication throughout all levels of the Food Service Division, as well as, other areas of Base Camp.
ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Benefits

Discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Voluntary benefits
401k Retirement Savings
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Paid sick time
Bass Pro Cares Fund
And more!