Regional Director - Midwest

COREcruitment

$122K — $183K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or related field preferred
  • 3+ years of multi-unit, high-volume operational leadership across multiple states required
  • 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in food & beverage operations preferred
  • Strong business acumen for developing and executing strategic plans
  • Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills
  • Proven success in leading leaders and driving accountability

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic direction, training, and empowerment to Venue Directors
  • Build and sustain a leadership pipeline through development initiatives
  • Establish goals and conduct performance reviews
  • Partner with teams to support enterprise initiatives
  • Travel frequently to venues for operational observation and coaching

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous PTO package
  • Food and retail discounts
  • Access to a fun, people-first culture
  • Leadership role with significant career growth opportunities
Full Job Description

Candidates living in the Chicago or St. Louis area preferred.

Are you energized by driving results across multiple venues? Do you enjoy coaching senior leaders and building strong, diverse talent pipelines? Does traveling to venues, recognizing excellence, and elevating hospitality standards excite you? If so, the Regional Director role may be a great fit.

Location Requirement: Must be located in, or willing to relocate to one of these areas.

  • Brooklyn Center

  • Chesterfield

  • Des Moines

  • Madison

  • Naperville

  • Omaha

  • Overland Park

  • Schaumburg

  • St. Louis Midtown

  • Woodbury

What’s In It for You?

  • Competitive Compensation: Salary and incentive structure aligned with executive-level impact.

  • Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, and a generous PTO package.

  • Career Growth: Opportunities to influence strategy and lead at a national level.

  • Perks: FREE game play, food and retail discounts, and access to a fun, people-first culture.

  • Purpose & Impact: Lead meaningful work within an innovative, experience-driven brand.

What You’ll Need to Succeed as a Regional Director

  • Strategic Leadership: Proven ability to drive sales, profitability, and operational excellence across multiple venues.

  • One Team Mentality: Strong collaboration with cross-functional partners to achieve shared goals.

  • Talent Champion: Passion for succession planning, leadership development, and building high-performing teams.

  • Data-Driven Mindset: Ability to analyze performance metrics and turn insights into action.

  • Clear Communicator: Sets direction, coaches effectively, and drives accountability with clarity.

What You Will Do in the Role

  • Operational Leadership (20%): Provide strategic direction, communication, training, and empowerment to Venue Directors of Operations to ensure alignment with sales goals, service excellence, and brand standards.

  • Talent Development (20%): Build and sustain a strong leadership pipeline through succession planning and development initiatives.

  • Performance Management (15%): Establish goals, monitor progress, and conduct regular performance and development reviews.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration (15%): Partner with cross-functional teams to support enterprise initiatives and shared priorities.

  • Venue Oversight & Hospitality Coaching (30%): Travel frequently to assigned venues to observe operations, provide in-person coaching, recognize strong performance, and ensure consistent hospitality delivery.

What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field (preferred)

  • 3+ years of multi-unit, high-volume operational leadership across multiple states (required)

  • 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in food & beverage operations (preferred)

  • Strong business acumen with the ability to develop and execute strategic action plans

  • Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills

  • Proven success leading leaders and driving accountability

Sound like a fit?

Range: 122,200.00 - 152,750.00 - 183,300.00 USD Annual

BENEFITS

Free Play & 1/2 price food! Health, dental, vision, 401(k) playmaker match, free mental well-being platform – and that’s just for starters for those who qualify.

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