Director of Operations / Personal Assistant to Owner

2 Days Old

Job Description

Job Description
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible schedule
  • Free food & snacks
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development

About Us


R & R Breakfast Spot is a family-owned restaurant brand rooted in culture, community, and soul-forward food. Built on the values of leadership, accountability, and excellence, we are growing beyond day-to-day service into catering, events, and multi-stream operations.

We are seeking a Director of Operations someone who can be an extension of the owner and confidently lead all areas of the business. We are a very small restaurant with a huge potential for growth. We are seeking someone who is committed to growing with us. This role requires consistent availability on weekends which is our busiest time, this means both Saturday AND Sunday. The perk to this role is that we close at 3pm every day so most times, you are gone by around 4:30 for the day.

Role Summary


The Director of Operations is the owners right hand. This role requires someone who can step into any position as needed while also managing the business at a high level. You will oversee daily restaurant operations, financial performance, staffing, catering logistics, and administrative systems.

This is not a standard manager role. This position requires leadership, adaptability, and strong business instincts.

This person should be trainable in all areas of the restaurant and adaptable to learning the way that we do things. They should also have kitchen experience such as cooking, inventory control, and waste management.

Key Responsibilities


Operations & Service


  • Lead daily restaurant operations (FOH & BOH)
  • Step into service roles as needed (cook, host, server, food runner)
  • Ensure service standards, food quality, and guest experience are upheld
  • Resolve guest and staff issues in real time


Leadership & Staffing


  • Create and manage staff schedules
  • Lead pre-shifts and enforce SOPs
  • Train, coach, discipline, and motivate staff
  • Serve as acting owner when the owner is not on-site


Financial & Administrative


  • Read and interpret P&L statements
  • Monitor labor costs, food costs, and waste
  • Manage inventory and ordering
  • Support payroll, timekeeping, and labor compliance
  • Assist owner with reporting and business decisions


Catering & Events


  • Manage catering orders from inquiry to execution
  • Coordinate staffing, prep, and timelines for events
  • Ensure profitability and smooth execution of catering services


Systems & Growth


  • Help implement systems and procedures
  • Identify inefficiencies and suggest improvements
  • Support expansion, partnerships, and brand consistency


Qualifications


  • 35+ years restaurant leadership experience
  • Strong understanding of FOH & BOH operations
  • Experience with scheduling, inventory, and labor control
  • Comfortable reading financial reports (or willing to learn)
  • Calm under pressure, solution-oriented
  • Reliable, flexible, and hands-on
  • Leadership mindset leads by example


This Role Is Ideal For Someone Who


  • Wants responsibility and autonomy
  • Enjoys both leadership and hands-on work
  • Thinks like an owner, not just an employee
  • Thrives in a fast-paced, growing environment


Location:
Moreno Valley
Category:
Business

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