Regional director

About Honeygrow

honeygrow is a thriving Philadelphia-based fast-casual restaurant with a growing number of locations in the mid-Atlantic and northeast regions. Founded on the principles of bringing people together over quality, wholesome, and simple foods, honeygrow remains committed to its roots. Yet it's our key ingredient – our team – that truly propels and differentiates us in becoming a sustaining, great brand. We believe that our team members are the heart and soul of honeygrow, driving our success and embodying our core values of grit, pride, compassion, and focus. At honeygrow, creating and building a distinctive brand is in our DNA. As a company on the cusp of substantial growth, we are looking for like-minded individuals who share our passion and values to join us in shaping the future of honeygrow. We invite you to be a part of our story and contribute to our journey as we continue to redefine the fast-casual dining experience.honeygrow’s success depends on our people. Our restaurants can only prosper and provide opportunities for employment and growth when we continually improve ourselves, and the work we do. We believe that a commitment to uncompromising values and integrity should always support our decisions and actions as we pursue our goals. The following Core Values will guide our team as we move forward:

• Work hard at work worth doing
• Your work directly betters people’s lives and happiness
• Enlighten each other to enlighten our guests
• Always be learning, always be improving
• Be mindful of your surroundings
• Exceed expectations
  
  

About The Role

The Regional Director is a pivotal leadership position reporting directly to the Vice President of Operations. This individual will oversee a group of District Managers (5-8 direct reports) and provide guidance, strategy, and oversight to ensure operational excellence across multiple restaurant locations within a designated region. The Regional Director will serve as a key driver of honeygrow's growth, profitability, and brand consistency, while also fostering a positive and inclusive company

culture.

This role requires a strong blend of operational expertise, strategic planning, and leadership development, with a focus on elevating teams and delivering exceptional guest experiences across all restaurants in the region.

ROLES + RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Aspire to be a top performer at honeygrow, demonstrating the drive and capability to deliver outstanding work, while continuously elevating yourself, your team, and the company.
• Lead and manage 5-8 District Managers, providing coaching, mentorship, and accountability to ensure successful execution of company strategies.
• Develop and implement long-terms strategic business plans and financial budgets aimed at achieving and exceeding key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Develop high-performing teams by recruiting top talent and nurturing their growth into effective leaders.
• Provide strategic leadership to ensure all restaurants within the market deliver an outstanding guest experience.
• Utilize data-driven insights to identify trends and opportunities, influencing decisions that drive sales growth, operational efficiency, and guest satisfaction.
• Empower field leadership teams to drive profit performance by building sales through local relationships, marketing, and managing expenses.
• Execute New Restaurant Openings (NROs) and support expansion initiatives while maintaining consistency in quality and operations.
• Foster a collaborative and inspiring culture, with an emphasis on employee development, retention, and overall team satisfaction.
• Support company-wide objectives by contributing to the strategic vision and overall direction of the organization, while assisting the Vice President of Operations and the Executive team in shaping and executing key initiatives.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Ability to travel up to 80%.
• Minimum of 8+ years of management experience in the restaurant industry, with a strong track record in multi-unit performance.
• Experience overseeing a business or region with at least 25+ units.
• Proven experience leading and collaborating with multi-functional teams, including Operations, Marketing, Human Resources, Training, Finance, Facilities, and Development.
• Expertise in capital expense planning and spending.
• Proficient in P&L management, food safety, sales forecasting, and staffing.
• Proficiency with PC, Microsoft Office Suite, or related software.
• Strong analytical skills for trend identification, operational decision-making, and problem-solving.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines consistently.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to strategize and articulate a clear vision.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work and communicate effectively in an environment with high noise-levels.
  
  

honeygrow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status, or any other class protected by applicable law. EEO Employer M/F/Vet/Disabled.

If you require reasonable accommodation during any part of the employee selection process or employment process, please direct all inquiries to [email protected].

honeygrow does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or employment agencies and is not responsible for fees from recruiters or other agencies except under specific written agreement with honeygrow. Any unsolicited resumes sent to honeygrow are deemed to be the property of honeygrow, and honeygrow reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Pay or shift range: $130,000 - $150,000 annually

The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.