Regional Director

Join Dartcor Hospitality – the premier corporate dining company redefining workplace dining through world-class hospitality, culinary excellence, and operational innovation.

As a Regional Director, you will serve as a key operational leader responsible for driving performance, culture, and client satisfaction across a multi-unit portfolio that includes corporate dining, workplace pantries, coffee and juice bars, and premium catering operations.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in the field — coaching teams, engaging with clients, owning the P&L, and ensuring every Dartcor experience reflects our signature standard of excellence.

What You'll Do:

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse team of General Managers, Chefs, and Chef Managers to deliver hospitality-driven excellence.
• Be a visible, in-the-trenches leader — working side-by-side with teams to model Dartcor’s service and execution standards.
• Build a culture of accountability, pride, and continuous improvement through consistent feedback, coaching, and recognition.
• Drive engagement, retention, and growth through strong communication, development planning, and follow-through.

Operational & Financial Excellence

• Own the P&L for all units in your region — ensuring strong financial health, accurate forecasting, and cost management.
• Monitor and drive performance on key metrics: revenue growth, labor, COGS, guest satisfaction, and compliance.
• Conduct regular site visits, audits, and reviews to uphold Dartcor standards for safety, quality, and service.
• Partner with Chefs and Managers to ensure consistency of execution, presentation, and hospitality across all accounts.

Client Partnership

• Serve as the primary relationship lead for key clients in your region — ensuring open communication, responsiveness, and trust.
• Proactively engage clients through regular business reviews and strategic discussions to align goals and expectations.
• Identify and act on opportunities for program improvement, growth, and innovation within each partnership.
• Represent Dartcor with professionalism and warmth, reinforcing our reputation as a best-in-class hospitality partner.

Culinary & Experience Standards

• Collaborate with the Culinary Leadership Team to maintain menu integrity, presentation, and creativity at every location.
• Ensure service standards reflect Dartcor’s elevated approach — from guest interaction to visual presentation and cleanliness.
• Championing the guest experience, ensuring every meal, coffee, and interaction embodies care, consistency, and excellence.

Innovation & Growth

• Drive forward-thinking ideas that enhance the guest experience and operational performance.
• Partner with senior leadership to pilot new initiatives, concepts, and technology platforms that elevate efficiency and engagement.

Act as a brand ambassador, promoting Dartcor’s culture of innovation, sustainability, and hospitality

Requirements

What We Need From You:

• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in hospitality, food service, or corporate dining, with multi-unit oversight.
• Experience in fine dining restaurant and hotel operations.
• Proven success managing financial performance, client relationships, and operational excellence across multiple sites.
• Skilled communicator with the ability to connect with both clients and frontline teams.
• Strong leadership presence — calm under pressure, decisive, and empathetic.
• Highly organized, analytical, and adept at balancing strategy with day-to-day execution.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with experience in Restaurant365 (R365) and Toast POS preferred.
• Availability for daily travel within New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Connecticut.
• 5-day work week, 7-day availability.

Benefits

What you’ll get from us:  

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Life and Vision insurance 

• 401(k) to help you invest in your future  

• Paid time off to help support your life outside of work 

• Work alongside collaborative team members who support Dartcor's core values and are eager to be a part of Dartcor's founding operation