Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : Director of Profit & Loss (Hospitality Group)
Location : Plano, TX
About the Role :
A growing, multi-concept restaurant group headquartered in the Dallas–Fort Worth area is seeking a Director of Profit & Loss to oversee financial performance and drive profitability across its portfolio of high-volume restaurants.
This strategic, data-driven leader will partner closely with operations and finance to translate financial insights into actionable strategies, ensuring alignment between business objectives and restaurant-level execution. The role is ideal for a hospitality finance professional who thrives at the intersection of analytics, operations, and leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee full P&L performance across multiple restaurant locations (6+), ensuring accuracy and alignment with company targets.
- Develop and implement standardized P&L reporting tools for consistent multi-unit analysis.
- Conduct detailed food, beverage, and labor cost analyses to identify opportunities for improved margins.
- Partner with operations and culinary leadership to influence cost management and accountability at the restaurant level.
- Lead weekly financial review meetings with GMs and Chefs to track performance, clarify metrics, and support corrective action.
- Support the COO and VP of Finance with budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
- Ensure compliance with financial controls and internal audit standards.
- Translate data into strategic insights that improve operational efficiency and bottom-line results.
Ideal Candidate Profile
7+ years of progressive financial management experience, including at least 3 years in multi-unit restaurant or hospitality operations.Deep understanding of restaurant P&L, cost structures, and financial levers — from prime costs to EBITDA flow-through.Strong analytical skills with expertise in Excel, financial modeling, and data-driven decision-making.Effective communicator able to educate, coach, and influence cross-functional teams.Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing strategic priorities with hands-on problem solving.Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Hospitality Management preferred.Performance Metrics
Maintain labor and food cost targets within benchmarked ranges.Improve prime cost efficiency and year-over-year EBITDA margin growth.Ensure accuracy and timeliness of P&L reporting and monthly reconciliations.Strengthen operational financial acumen across the leadership team.