Job Details

Overview

Strategic Dining Solutions is seeking a thoughtful, visionary Regional Director of Operations with a strong culinary foundation to lead a portfolio of high-end dining venues across the main island of Oahu. This role is about crafting moments of connection, beauty, and excellence in refined, guest-centric dining that honors local flavor and delivers a world-class standard.

Based in Hawai'i, this position offers relocation and other forms of compensation as applicable. Salary range: 110,000.00 - 140,000.00. Other forms of compensation include relocation, bonus, and car allowance.

Key Responsibilities

Hospitality Leadership with Vision

• Serve as the senior-most hospitality leader across multiple restaurant-style venues, setting a clear and elevated standard for service, presentation, and guest experience.
• Foster a high-performance culture that celebrates warmth, attentiveness, and excellence in every guest interaction.
• Inspire teams to deliver experiences that are deeply personal, culturally respectful, and consistently extraordinary.

World-Class Guest Experience

• Collaborate closely with culinary and service leaders to deliver restaurant experiences rooted in fresh, local ingredients and executed with impeccable precision.
• Shape menus, service models, and culinary experiences that reflect both the flavors of Hawai'i and the expectations of refined, discerning guests.
• Be visibly present during key services and special events, ensuring each guest leaves feeling seen, celebrated, and eager to return.

Culinary Expertise

• Demonstrate deep knowledge of culinary fundamentals, including menu development, cost control, food safety, and kitchen operations.
• Guide culinary teams in creating exceptional, locally inspired dishes that balance creativity with consistency and execution.
• Lead initiatives focused on ingredient sourcing, seasonal menu rotation, and sustainability in alignment with brand and island values.
• Partner with Executive Chefs to set culinary standards and drive continuous innovation across all venues.
• Ensure kitchens operate with the highest standards of cleanliness, efficiency, and teamwork.

Operational Craftsmanship

• Conduct frequent on-site visits across venues to coach, refine, and elevate hospitality performance.
• Drive excellence in every operational detail—from back-of-house precision to front-of-house polish.
• Implement smart systems and hospitality innovations that preserve quality while enhancing consistency, flow, and guest delight.

Strategic Financial Oversight

• Own the financial performance of each location, balancing fiscal responsibility with an uncompromising commitment to quality.
• Develop thoughtful, data-informed budgets and lead each team in achieving or exceeding those goals.
• Collaborate on promotional activations and event strategy that authentically reflect the setting and increase both revenue and recognition.

Inspiring Team Development

• Recruit, cultivate, and retain top talent in culinary arts, guest service, and restaurant leadership.
• Build a mentorship culture where every team member feels empowered to grow, perform, and take pride in delivering the extraordinary.
• Provide clear, compassionate feedback and leadership that encourages creativity, accountability, and excellence.

Job Summary

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Strategic Dining is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. The company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance / AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site / state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Strategic Dining maintains a drug-free workplace.