An Area Director (AD) oversees a group of Bojangles restaurants and is responsible for the operations and development of the management teams within their designated restaurants. The AD is responsible for the direct supervision of multiple General Managers and the indirect supervision of Assistant Managers and hourly team members for each of their designated restaurants. This position reports to the Regional Director of Operations.

• The AD is a servant leader, motivator, and teacher/coach that provides direction toward the achievement of the Company’s goals for People, Performance, and Profit.
• The AD role models Bojangles’ six cultural principles of Hospitality, Trust, Promise, Leadership, Inclusion, and Initiative.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 7-8 years prior management experience, 3-4 years multi-unit experience
• Ability to work 50+ hours per week
• Previous experience recruiting, hiring, training, and developing individuals and teams
• 18 years or older
• Able to read, write, and speak English
• Must possess a valid driver’s license

Education

• High School Diploma/Equivalent; Certifications
• BA Degree in Marketing, Business, or related field preferred

Skills and Knowledge

• Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, and Outlook – intermediate or above proficiency
• Preferred experience using Labor Systems, Human Resources Systems, Learning Management Systems, Applicant Tracking System, and other restaurant specific systems

JOB DUTIES

• Recruits, interviews, and hires quality applicants for management positions; coaches and develops the operational, managerial, and leadership skills of General Managers.
• Reviews and monitors the financial and operating performance of the restaurants (a strong understanding of P&L including food cost and labor); develops and implements action plans to correct inadequate performance.
• Disseminates and enforces Company Operations standards and operational plans that ensure the highest levels of Quality, Service, and Cleanliness.
• Supports and executes the Company’s training programs and materials; involved in the development of team members; identifies candidates for Assistant General Manager and Shift Manager Positions.
• Ensures compliance with all Human Resource/Personnel laws including Wage and Hour, EEO, and OSHA. Responds to all employee-related complaints on a timely basis.
• Executes current operating objectives; identifies and implements sales-building strategies for each restaurant supervised; directs teams in the development and implementation of local store marketing activities.
• Ensures that established employee turnover, recruitment, staffing, and other human resource goals are achieved.
  Core Competencies

An Area Director (AD) oversees a group of Bojangles restaurants and is responsible for the operations and development of the management teams within their designated restaurants. The AD is responsible for the direct supervision of multiple General Managers and the indirect supervision of Assistant Managers and hourly team members for each of their designated restaurants. This position reports to the Regional Director of Operations.

• The AD is a servant leader, motivator, and teacher/coach that provides direction toward the achievement of the Company’s goals for People, Performance, and Profit.
• The AD role models Bojangles’ six cultural principles of Hospitality, Trust, Promise, Leadership, Inclusion, and Initiative