Area Manager

Box it is growing FAST – we’re opening a restaurant every two-three months, and we need leaders to grow with us! Our Corporate management oversee multiple restaurant locations – they understand the importance of strong partnerships with restaurant managers and how to run a great operation.

Job Summary :

• The Area Manager is responsible for overall restaurant performance within Bahrain, generally 8 -10 restaurants.
• The Area Manager will lead all area restaurant operations, local marketing initiatives, recruits, develops and coaches restaurant managers, builds sales and profit while maintaining high operating standards.
• They are also accountable for the success of the area by following Box it’s guidelines, policies and procedures.

Job Description:

• Provide guidance and leadership in the delivery of outstanding guest experience, culinary operations, labor scheduling, inventory management, restaurant marketing and restaurant P&L
• Plan, identify, communicate and delegate responsibilities throughout the area to ensure excellent operations are consistently achieved
• Lead the area in the implementation of company initiatives by working with the Market Directors and Regional Support Team on action plans and timelines
• Generate area sales growth by developing strategic short and long term marketing plans, ensuring the restaurants consistently deliver a positive guest experience, and executing local restaurant marketing initiatives
• Constantly review area operations and related reports to identify problems, concerns and opportunities for improvement and implement solutions
• Manage the area P&L by tracking expenses vs. annual budget, analyzing variances and initiating corrective action
• Ensure the area follows Box it’s operational policies and procedures
• Develop area succession plan by evaluating open opportunities, assessing internal talent and leading recruiting efforts
• Provide coaching and feedback to restaurant managers and assess performance on an ongoing basis.
• Partner with restaurant managers to set personal development goals in order to build their skills and abilities for career progression.
• Lead a positive team environment by recognizing and reinforcing individual and restaurant accomplishments
• Coach restaurant managers in team member recruiting, development, performance management, and retention in order to ensure the restaurant is properly staffed, turnover goals are met and succession planning is in place
• Lead area succession planning by identifying talent internally and externally and developing that talent into restaurant leader