White Lodging

Director of Restaurants

White Lodging • $90K — $120K *
Charlotte, NC 28269In-Person
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Today
Be an Early Applicant
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven leadership experience in multi-outlet food and beverage operations.
  • Deep understanding of restaurant concepts and menu development.
  • Strong communication and mentorship skills to inspire teams.
  • Experience with opening or re-opening restaurant concepts instead of simply managing them.
  • Strategic mindset focusing on training, execution, and excellence.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with chefs, GMs, and corporate teams.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee execution and consistency of restaurant concepts in line with standards.
  • Support implementation of restaurant manager training and front-of-house training programs.
  • Lead new menu rollouts and tastings, including the use of food and beverage software.
  • Collaborate with Executive Chef and FOH leaders on revenue-driving promotions.
  • Facilitate the hiring and development of FOH leadership across all outlets.
  • Maintain accountability for performance metrics, guest satisfaction, and team development.

Benefits

  • Day 1 Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Complimentary wellness tools
  • Unlimited referral bonuses
  • Leadership development opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Discounts on hotel rooms and dining experiences
  • Multiple hotel locations providing more opportunities.
Full Job Description
Description
Position Information
Location: JW Marriott Charlotte

Summary:

As the Director of Outlets, you will lead the execution of exceptional dining experiences across all restaurant venues on property while supporting the continued development of outlet leaders and the operational success of each concept.

Responsibilities:

What You'll Do
  • Oversee execution and consistency of all on-property restaurant concepts, ensuring alignment with White Lodging standards and brand expectations.
  • Support the implementation and compliance of the WLW Restaurant Manager Training and FOH Training Programs.
  • Lead new menu rollouts, tastings, and software utilization for food and beverage systems, including Birchstreet.
  • Collaborate with the Executive Chef and FOH leaders to execute promotions and marketing initiatives that drive engagement and revenue.
  • Facilitate the onboarding, hiring, and continued development of all FOH leadership across outlets.
  • Maintain accountability for outlet operations, performance metrics, and Balanced Scorecard results in guest satisfaction, financial performance, and team development.

What You'll Bring
  • Proven leadership experience in multi-outlet food and beverage operations.
  • Deep understanding of restaurant concepts, menu development, and front-of-house systems.
  • Strong communication and mentorship skills to inspire high-performing teams.
  • Experience with opening or re-opening restaurant concepts, driving SOPs, and ensuring compliance.
  • Strategic and operational mindset with a focus on training, execution, and excellence.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with chefs, GMs, and corporate teams.


Other information:

What You Can Look Forward To
  • Day 1 Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Complimentary wellness tools
  • Unlimited referral bonuses
  • Leadership development opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and other travel/entertainment experiences
  • Multiple hotels in each market = more opportunities

About White Lodging

White Lodging is a hospitality company that develops, owns, and operates hotels. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Merrillville, Indiana. White Lodging operates more than 30 hotels across the United States, including brands such as Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt. The company also provides management services for hotels owned by other companies. White Lodging has been recognized for its commitment to sustainability and has received numerous awards for its environmental initiatives.
Learn more about White Lodging
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Hospitality & Recreation
* Ladders Estimates

Similar Jobs

Ad banner background

Get Ready For Your
Next Interview

More Jobs at White Lodging

  • White Lodging
    Dual Director of Human Resources
    $75K — $95K *
    Austin, TX 78745 (Travis County)
    Today
    Hospitality & Recreation
    In-Person
  • White Lodging
    Senior Counsel
    $100K — $130K *
    Merrillville, IN 46410 (Lake County)
    Today
    Legal & Accounting
    In-Person
  • White Lodging
    Director of Restaurants
    $90K — $120K *
    Charlotte, NC 28269 (Mecklenburg County)
    Today
    Hospitality & Recreation
    In-Person
  • White Lodging
    Chief Engineer
    $90K — $120K *
    Austin, TX 78745 (Travis County)
    Today
    Real Estate & Construction
    In-Person
  • General Manager
    $130K — $169K *
    Saratoga, WY 82331 (Carbon County)
    Today
    Hospitality & Recreation
    In-Person

More Hospitality & Recreation Jobs

Find similar Director of Restaurants jobs:

NationwideCharlotte, NC