Regional Director - Denver, Boulder, Madison (WI)

At bartaco, food is our passion. But people are our purpose. 

We invest in our team because our people are at the heart of what we do. We’re committed to creating an atmosphere where team members can learn, develop, and succeed every day. Whether you aspire to excel in a leadership, hospitality, or culinary role, bartaco is an environment that fosters growth and helps you achieve your goals. At bartaco, we’re guest-obsessed. Our mission is to create memorable moments for every guest, every time. It’s who we are.We are looking for Managers to create the bartaco experience and who live and breathe our touchston es. Our culture is defined by these values, and they guide how we work together to create the most incredible experiences for our guests.

• Pride: You take pride in your work and in contributing to something special 
• Good People: You value teamwork, treat others with kindness, and build trust with those around you
• Positively Intolerant: You hold yourself and your team accountable for delivering quality and consistency because our guests deserve nothing less
• Introspective: You’re always looking to grow and improve, taking feedback as an opportunity to get better
• Transparent: You communicate openly and honestly, fostering a culture of trust and collaboration
• We Have Fun and Make People Happy: You bring energy, warmth, and a genuine smile, knowing that your positivity can brighten someone’s day

A brief look at what you’ll do as a Regional Director at bartaco: 

A Regional Director at bartaco is a highly visible, hands-on leader who spends significant time in restaurants driving operational excellence, team development, and brand execution. This role partners closely with restaurant leadership to deliver memorable guest experiences while producing consistent financial and cultural results across the region.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads by example in the restaurants, ensuring every location delivers an engaging, memorable, and fun bartaco guest experience.
• Builds strong, trust-based relationships with team members at all levels, treating each individual with respect and dignity while motivating teams to take care of our Guests.
• Acts as a hands-on coach and mentor to General Managers and leadership teams through regular in-restaurant presence, observation, and feedback. 
• Accurately forecasts sales and manages all prime cost categories, including food, beverage, supplies, and labor. 
• Serves as a motivational leader and brand ambassador who actively promotes bartaco’s cultural touchstones and values.
• Develops and executes strategic workforce plans to build a strong pipeline of future leaders in support of company growth.
• Leads and manages a high-performance regional leadership team, holding leaders accountable for results within their areas of responsibility.
• Communicates effectively and transparently with executive leadership, providing clear insights into performance, challenges, and opportunities.
• Implements, communicates, and reinforces key business initiatives, operational strategies, and company priorities in the field.
• Drives consistent, predictable financial results across the region. 
• Ensures all food and beverage meet bartaco standards for freshness, taste, quality, and consistency through active quality control in the restaurants.
• Oversees facilities and maintenance standards to ensure clean, organized restaurants with well-maintained equipment.
• Partners closely with cross-functional departments to implement and refine company procedures, standards, and operational execution.
• Uses data and analytics to identify trends, solve problems, and deliver measurable, sustainable results.
• Represents and reinforces the operational standards that make bartaco an industry leader.
• Strengthens the brand through active community involvement and strategic local partnerships.

  Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• 3+ years of multi-unit restaurant leadership experience
• Want and love to be in the restaurants on a weekly basis
• Proven track record of driving strong financial performance
• Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and scale teams and systems (Toast is a plus)
• Strong talent developer with experience promoting from within the management ranks
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on leadership style
• Ability to remain nimble, flexible, and adaptable in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Critical thinker with strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and public speaking skills

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