Hire a Director of OperationsWho Understands P&L
Fixed-Price Executive Search for Directors of Operations.
The Problem
Multi-Unit Inconsistency: Without standardized systems, each location operates differently. This inconsistency costs you 5-10% in margin variance across units. A Director who can't scale systems is costing you hundreds of thousands annually.
Labor Cost Spiral: Directors who can't optimize labor across multiple locations are burning through your biggest expense. Poor labor management across 10 units can cost $200k-$400k per year in unnecessary costs.
Lack of Data-Driven Decisions: Most operations leaders rely on gut feel instead of data. Without someone who can analyze P&Ls, labor reports, and operational metrics, you're flying blind on critical decisions.
GM Turnover: High-performing General Managers leave when they don't have strong operational support. A Director who can't develop and retain GMs costs you $50k-$100k per turnover in recruitment and lost productivity.
The MenuTalent Standard
How We Vet Directors of Operations:
- Multi-Unit P&L Management: Can they analyze and optimize P&Ls across multiple locations?
- System Standardization: Proven ability to create and implement operational systems
- Labor Optimization: Track record of managing labor costs across multiple units
- GM Development: Experience training, developing, and retaining General Managers
- Data Analytics: Ability to use operational data to drive decisions
- Vendor & Supply Chain: Experience negotiating contracts and managing supply chain costs
- Crisis Management: Proven ability to handle operational crises and turnarounds
- Scalability: Experience scaling operations from single unit to multi-unit
The Market Rate
Director of Operations - 2026 Salary Range
Based on MenuTalent 2026 Executive Compensation Report
Tier 1 Markets
$160k - $200k
Los Angeles, New York, Miami, San Francisco
Growth Markets
$140k - $170k
Austin, Dallas, Chicago, Denver, Nashville