Director of Operations Position Available In Hillsborough, New Hampshire

Tallo's Job Summary: Papa John's is hiring a Director of Operations to lead fewer than 10 regional restaurants. Responsibilities include ensuring operational excellence, driving sales, developing teams, and maintaining high standards. Qualifications include 3-5 years of multi-unit restaurant leadership experience and a passion for operational excellence. The salary ranges from $75,000 to $120,000 per year, with benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, and a car allowance or mileage reimbursement.

Company:
Papa John's
Salary:
$97500
JobFull-timeOnsite

Job Description

Director of Operations 3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars 223 South Willow Street, Manchester, NH 03103 Papa John’s is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Director of Operations to lead and oversee the performance of a regional group of fewer than 10 restaurants. This leader will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence, driving sales and profitability, fostering a culture of people-first leadership, and maintaining high standards in customer service, quality, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:
Operational Leadership:

Provide strategic oversight and operational leadership for a small portfolio of Papa John’s restaurants, ensuring consistent execution of brand standards, processes, and company goals.

Team Development & Performance:

Lead, coach, and develop General Managers and their teams. Build a strong leadership pipeline by mentoring high-potential talent and maintaining high team morale and engagement.

Customer Experience:

Champion a guest-first culture. Monitor customer satisfaction metrics and implement improvements to enhance service and delivery experiences.

Financial Accountability:

Drive profitability through effective P&L management, budgeting, labor control, and food cost management. Identify and act on opportunities to increase revenue and control costs.

Compliance & Safety:

Ensure all restaurants operate in compliance with Papa John’s standards, health and safety regulations, and local, state, and federal laws.

Operational Efficiency:

Monitor and optimize restaurant performance through data-driven analysis, store visits, and regular check-ins. Address underperformance with proactive action plans.

Cross-Functional Coordination:

Collaborate with marketing, HR, training, and supply chain teams to support local store initiatives and roll out corporate programs effectively at the store level.

Qualifications:

3-5 years of multi-unit restaurant leadership experience, preferably within QSR or pizza/delivery concepts. Deep knowledge of restaurant operations, guest experience, and team development. Strong business acumen with hands-on experience managing P&Ls, budgets, and KPIs. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills. Passion for hospitality, team development, and operational excellence. Flexibility to travel regularly between store locations in the region.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses Car allowance or mileage reimbursement Health and wellness benefits PTO and holiday pay Opportunity to grow with a supportive and people-focused franchise A chance to make a real impact in your local community At Papa John’s, people are always our top priority. Our secret ingredient is YOU! Our employees are much like our toppings. They’re all different, but come together to make the ultimate pizza! Will you be the pepperoni or the banana pepper to our team? Part time & full time positions currently open. We’ll train you on everything you need to know!

Pay:

$75000 – $120000 / year

Pay:

Bonus pay

Benefits:

Paid time off Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Mileage reimbursement

Job Type:

fulltime

Education:

High school degree Work location: On-site

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