Job Overview We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Restaurant Operator to lead a turnkey restaurant lease opportunity. This role offers an exciting chance to manage a fully equipped, ready-to-operate restaurant, ensuring smooth daily operations, exceptional customer service, and financial performance. The ideal operator will possess strong leadership skills, extensive food service management experience, and a passion for delivering memorable dining experiences. As the Restaurant Operator, you will oversee all aspects of restaurant operations, from staff management and food quality to inventory control and safety compliance. This opportunity is perfect for a motivated professional eager to make a significant impact in a fast-paced hospitality environment. Located inside a busy hotel at 1 Memorial Dr, International Falls, MN , is a rare turnkey restaurant opportunity for an experienced operator ready to run their own concept inside a fully equipped, established space. The kitchen, bar, dining room, and guest flow are already in place—this is a chance to step in and operate immediately with built‑in traffic from hotel guests and local patrons. Ideal Operator Profile 3-5+ years of restaurant management, chef‑operator, or ownership experience Proven ability to run a kitchen and front‑of‑house team Strong understanding of P&L, budgeting, and cost control Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to run your own concept Ability to bring leadership, creativity, and operational discipline Comfortable operating under a lease-based, independent contractor model Compensation Structure this is not a traditional employment role. It is a lease-based operator opportunity where you: Retain profits after lease and operating expenses Control menu, concept, and brand direction Operate independently with full financial upside Compensation is based on restaurant performance and revenue ownership.