Director of Restaurants - Margaritaville Fort Myers Beach

DIRECTOR OF RESTAURANT OPERATIONSTPI Hospitality’s Margaritaville Fort Myers BeachWe are seeking a dynamic, hands-on restaurant operations leader to oversee and elevate a high-volume, multi-concept restaurant in Southwest Florida, generating over $20M in annual revenue.This role is ideal for an experienced restaurant operator passionate about building strong teams, growing restaurant sales, developing future leaders, ensuring operational consistency, and establishing restaurant concepts as destination dining experiences within the local community and tourism market.We are seeking a restaurant-driven leader with proven success in operating and growing high-volume restaurants and bars through strong leadership, restaurant branding, local marketing partnerships, operational excellence, and team culture.The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, understands how to drive revenue and guest loyalty, and has a proven ability to lead multiple independent restaurant concepts while developing high-performing teams and future leaders.Overall responsibility for the following restaurants:Lah De Dah Beach Bar & Restaurant – energetic beachfront sports bar atmosphere with live entertainment and coastal diningLicense to Chill Bar & Grill – vibrant all-day dining destination featuring breakfast, lunch, dinner, and daily live entertainment5 o’clock Somewhere & Fin’s up Beach Entertainment complex – high-energy waterfront dining, live entertainment, and beach bar experience inspired by the Margaritaville lifestyleJWB - A premier upscale dining destination offering elevated brunch and dinner experiences complemented by breathtaking panoramic waterfront “million-dollar” views within a beautifully designed climate-controlled setting.Coconut Telegraph Café – coastal café offering specialty coffee, pizzas, cocktails, and quick bites in a relaxed beach view settingCompass Rose Ballroom & License to Chill Theatre – large-scale event space, and entertainment venues hosting weddings, conferences, concerts, and special eventsKey ResponsibilitiesRestaurant Operations LeadershipLead day-to-day operations across multiple restaurant concepts, bars, and lounges.Build operational consistency, accountability, and execution across all outletsDrive exceptional guest experiences through strong floor presence and leadership visibilityDevelop systems, standards, and procedures that improve efficiency, service, and profitabilityPartner closely with culinary leadership to enhance menus, service flow, and overall dining experiencesEnsure all concepts operate as strong standalone restaurant brands, not simply outlet operationsRestaurant Branding & Sales GrowthDrive restaurant revenue growth through operational execution, local marketing initiatives, promotions, activations, entertainment programming, events, and community engagementPartner with marketing teams to strengthen restaurant branding, social media presence, local awareness, and repeat business Build independent restaurant concepts that attract both locals and visitorsAnalyze trends, guest feedback, competition, and sales performance to identify growth opportunitiesAssist in developing unique restaurant identities, experiences, and branding strategies for each outletChampion innovation while maintaining consistency and operational excellenceLeadership & Team DevelopmentBuild, coach, mentor, and develop high-performing restaurant and banquet leadership teamsDevelop, train, and retain strong management talent and future leadersBuilding a culture focused on accountability, engagement, development, recognition, and performanceLead training initiatives that improve service standards, leadership capability, operational execution, and guest satisfactionFoster strong communication and collaboration between front-of-house, culinary, banquet, and support teamsFinancial & Operational PerformanceOversee financial performance for all restaurant and banquet operationsManage budgets, forecasting, labor management, scheduling, food and beverage cost controls, and profitability initiativesMonitor operational KPIs including sales growth, labor costs, guest satisfaction, turnover, and productivityDrive operational improvements that maximize efficiency while enhancing the guest experienceMaintain strong inventory controls and vendor partnershipsTechnology & SystemsUtilize Toast POS and UKG workforce management/payroll systems to support operational efficiency, labor management, reporting, scheduling, and business analysisLeverage reporting and analytics to drive operational and financial decisionsQualifications8–10+ years of progressive restaurant leadership experience in high-volume multi-unit restaurant operationsProven success leading independent restaurant concepts and overseeing large-scale restaurant operationsStrong background in restaurant branding, local marketing partnerships, sales growth, and guest engagementDemonstrated ability to build strong teams, develop leaders, and improve operational performanceExperience overseeing banquet and event operations preferredStrong operational, financial, and business acumenExperience with Toast POS and UKG systems preferredExcellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skillsHands-on leadership style with strong floor presence and operational involvementAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environmentWhy Join UsOpportunity to lead and grow multiple high-volume restaurant conceptsAbility to make a direct impact on culture, operations, branding, and financial performanceCollaborative leadership environment focused on innovation, growth, and operational excellenceCompetitive compensation package with performance-based bonus opportunities tied to restaurant sales growth, profitability, guest satisfaction, and operational performanceFull benefits package including health insurance, PTO, 401(k), and employee perksBenefits401(k) matchingDental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offEmployee discountsCompensationIndustry Generous Base Salary  Industry Generous Split on Profit Growth