Description of Position

The Director of Operations will have complete oversight of three (3) existing Barcelona Wine Bar locations and be instrumental in opening more locations that are currently in the pipeline. There are currently 13 locations across four (4) regions. 

The Director of Operations is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the restaurants.  S/he will be responsible for achieving financial goals throughout the year and the implementation of policies and procedures worked on in collaboration with the VP of Operations. The Director of Operations shall assume an active role in strategic planning, positioning, policy-making and presenting plans to the executive team and be responsible for the implementation and execution of those plans and policies.

The Director of Operations is also responsible for hiring, training and development of General Managers through education and creative instruction.  By ensuring standardization of operations and focusing on the guest experience, the Director of Operations will lead by example and support her/his team with clear direction and partnership. 

The Director of Operations will be a natural leader whose strengths and style complement the existing team. S/he will be a respected executive of the highest integrity and a leader who can positively affect the culture, external image, and inspire performance by management and associates.

Why work with Barteca?

• Working with one of the fastest growing restaurant brands as noted by Restaurant Business Online. This position will be a true partner to and instrumental in the growth of the brand nationwide. 
• Join a restaurant organization that has the potential of a ground floor startup with a proven concept and an excellent balance sheet. This provides the ability to influence and impact a brand during its strongest growth years. 
• Partner with a coveted operator in the industry that understands how to put corporate structure around a flexible and innovative concept. 
• Working with proven hospitality visionaries who are culinary focused - will never downgrade their standards 
• Location flexibility as the company continues to grow
• Competitive salary structure with opportunity for long term incentive plans

Reporting Structure

The Director of Operations will report to Rikin Lakhani, VP Operations.

ABOUT THE CHEFS

Barcelona Wine Bar has attracted top Chef's from a wide range of backgrounds. The team is a closely knit group of culinarians that have found a home with the Barcelona Wine Bar Concepts. Some notable chefs with links to their interviews include:

Frank Proto, Executive Chef New Haven

Steven Brand, Executive Chef Brookline

Emilio Garcia, Sous Chef Brookline

Each of these Chefs has offered to be a reference to any prospective Chef to learn more about their own experience within the company and why it is a great place to work.  

qualifications

• Leadership positions in high volume restaurants with multiple unit oversight. 
• Proven track record of professional growth within a concept with tangible KPI goal achievement. 
• Ability to interact positively with supervisor, management, coworkers, members, and the public to promote a team effort and maintain a positive and professional approach.
• Ability to produce a high volume of work in a timely manner, which is accurate, complete, and of high quality.
• Passion for the concept, cuisine and success of the brand in the given market.
• The ideal candidate will be decisive and persuasive but not be an “ego” driven individual. The person will need to lead by example and be a “hands on” operator with the ability to see the big picture. S/he will be a strong motivator and will delegate authority with responsibility and empower management to run their respective departments, be hard working and have a positive attitude. The individual must be a measured thinker and have first-rate analytical skills.
• The candidate should hold at least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with at least 10 years experience in the multi-unit restaurant space.

Interested in learning more or know the right person? Email mandeep@hhcsearch.com

About the Company

Since 1996, Barcelona Wine Bar & Restaurant co-owners Sasa Mahr-Batuz and Andy Pforzheimer have been entertaining diners with flavorful small plates, daring design, and a welcoming atmosphere. 

At Barcelona, we pride ourselves in preparing tapas both simple and elegant using the finest seasonal picks from local markets and unusual specialties from Spain and the Mediterranean. The flavors are bold and the ingredients speak for themselves. Barcelona also offers an extensive selection of wines from Spain and South America and is one of the largest importers of Spanish wines in the United States. Barcelona serves 40 wines by the glass and we are constantly expanding and refining our wine offerings.

Today, we are the largest Spanish restaurant group in the United States with six locations in Connecticut: Greenwich, Stamford, South Norwalk, Fairfield, New Haven, West Hartford as well as locations in Atlanta, GA, Brookline, MA, South End Boston, MA Washington, DC and Reston, VA.

Notable PR

The Wall Street Journal

Restaurant News

instant interview

If you are excited about the position and know that you are right for the role, the easiest way to get to the top of the list is to submit a video interview. By clicking on the link below, you will be taken to a series of questions that will take less than 15 minutes to complete. It is a great way to stand out beyond your resume!

Up to $500 for referrals!

If you are not interested in this particular role but have people in your network that could be a good fit, we would love to help them. For any person we place at any of our clients that you refer to us, we send you a check for $500.

Each person is limited to only 3 referrals maximum so please only refer your best and help continue to build the best culinary network.