Area Director
2617 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609 Tampa, FL 33609
Area Director
Fast Casual – Growing Industry Leader
Are you a Area Director with the drive to maintain the highest service standards in the restaurant industry? If so, we’ve got the opportunity you’ve been searching for! This position will fill quickly so Apply Today in Tampa, FL, Our unique company was founded in the early 1970’s in Northern Florida. Our
locations offer a family-oriented environment, with a distinctive theme throughout the store with a very unique menu. We were named "Company of the Year" in 2006, and the "National Chain" winner of the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Neighbor Award for community service. Our company is part of a nonprofit organization as of 2005 that provides funding and support for local communities. Plans for expansion in 2006 were focused on the Northeast, Central, and Southwest regions of the US, with plans for another 100 restaurants to be developed. As of December 2013, there are over 700 restaurant locations in 36 states and Puerto Rico. If you are an Area Director Professional looking for an opportunity to show your leadership skills in a company with unlimited growth potential, apply immediately in Tampa, FL.
Title of Position: Area Director
Job Description: As the Area Director full accountability for the success of operations for the restaurant will be a large part of the job requirements, while adhering to all company guidelines and regulations. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to ensuring the restaurant is in full compliance with all local, state and federal regulations to include health regulations, hour and wage regulations, age restrictions, fair employment practices, ADA, OSHA and any other appropriate regulations required for the legal operation of our business. The Area Director ensures the profitability of the business by operating within established guidelines and requirements for sales growth, food cost, labor, and controllable costs; Coordinates and implements current operations’ game plans and company initiatives and store marketing in a lucrative and timely manner; accountable for the continuous hiring, training and development of the restaurant personnel including other managers and shift leaders; Ensuring all required programs, reports and legal documents are accurate, complete and accomplished on schedule.
Benefits:
- Paid training
- Competitive salary structure
- Health and life insurance
- Paid vacations
Qualifications:
- 2-3 years Multi-Unit/Area Director Management experience
- A proven ability to develop a successful team
- Stable job history
- Proven to demonstrate upward career and salary progression
- Strong passion for hospitality
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to drive sales through effective execution of restaurant standards and marketing initiatives
- Ability to delegate and lead processes to control labor costs, food costs and cash
- Financial and/or P&L experience
Apply Now – Area Director in Tampa, FL
If you would like to be considered for this position, email your resume to carriem@geckohospitality.com

Carrie Menke
Executive Recruiter | Restaurant Division
Carrie takes pride in providing top notch service to clients through making them her top priority and building strong relationships. She has a proven record of hiring top talent to meet staffing goals and contributes to a company's success. Making the most of each day through organization and time management allows her to be a productive member to any team.
She enjoys time with her family and watching her kids play sports. In addition, she loves anything that involves being outdoors.