Area Director

Job description

At Bad Daddy’s, we believe great restaurants are built on great people—leaders who show up, coach with intention, and create places where teams feel connected, supported and proud of the work that they do. We’re looking for an Area Director to lead 6 North Carolina restaurants with that exact mindset. This is a leadership position for someone who knows how to build culture, elevate talent, and bring out the best in every team member. Who You Are: You’re the kind of leader who walks into a restaurant and instantly sees both the potential and the people. You build trust quickly, coach with clarity and hold high standards because you know your teams can reach them—and you celebrate them when they do. You believe hospitality should be at the center of everything you do and it is not just a slogan. You know that culture doesn’t happen by accident. You’re energized by the idea of shaping a market, developing future leaders, and leaving every restaurant better than you found it. What This Role Looks Like: - You build leaders, not just schedules: You’ll partner with GMs to grow their teams, identify rising talent, and create real development paths. - You set the tone for culture: You’ll cr...