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Area Director
Upward Projects Holdings LLC · AZ-The Lab (Central Phoenix) · Active · Paylocity Recruiting
Job facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Upward Projects Holdings LLC |
| Title | Area Director |
| Normalized title | - |
| Department / team | The Lab (Home Office) |
| Location | Phoenix, AZ, United States |
| Work model | - |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Salary | USD |
| Status | active |
| ATS provider | Paylocity Recruiting |
| Posted / first seen | 2026-05-27 / 2026-05-30 |
| Changed / last seen | 2026-06-04 / 2026-06-06 |
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| Company jobs | Active postings from Upward Projects Holdings LLC. | Open |
| Company breakdowns | Role, location, ATS, and work model facets for this company. | Open |
| ATS provider jobs | Active postings observed through Paylocity Recruiting. | Open |
| Provider filtered search | The same provider as a filtered job collection. | Open |
| City jobs | Active postings in Phoenix. | Open |
| Department jobs | Active postings in The Lab (Home Office). | Open |
| Lifecycle events | Open, update, close, and reopen events for this posting. | Open |
| Original posting | Canonical source or apply URL captured from the ATS. | Open |
Linked records
| Company | Upward Projects Holdings LLC |
| Source | 40045efa-0ba0-4636-b9ea-a370fafd4ca2 |
| ATS provider | Paylocity Recruiting |
Description
WHO WE ARE
We are a restaurant group that thrives on creating authentic and inspiring experiences for the communities we serve. Through the contributions of countless incredible people, past and present, we're headed to the moon with a simple mission - to make people feel good. While no one on the team is quite like the other, it's our common values that keep us united.
Be Authentic and Humble Act with Integrity Bring Good Energy Achieve as a Team Get Extraordinary Results Inspire with Hospitality ABOUT THE AREA DIRECTOR
The Area Director is to oversee store operations, people development, and financial performance across assigned locations. The Area Director will be the bridge between company vision and store-level execution, ensuring brand standards and goals are met daily.
TO BE SUCCESSFUL YOU MUST
Partner with Human Resources and Recruiting to oversee management hiring for assigned stores and ensure restaurant leaders are adhering to hourly hiring process and standards. Provide direct coaching, career pathing, and professional development for restaurant leaders. Model and communicate company's mission, vision, and traditions, ensuring a positive and safe work environment. Manage performance through timely reviews, rewarding excellence, and coaching through behavioral gaps. Conduct regular audits of store cleanliness, maintenance, and equipment to ensure brand standards. Validate that all company training programs, food safety protocols, and sanitation processes are strictly followed. Lead the strategy and execution for new locations within your region. Oversight of guest incident claims, workplace safety, and labor law compliance. Analyze P&L trends, sales data, and labor costs to ensure restaurants meet profitability budgets. Ensure rigorous accounting of inventory, cash handling, and company equipment. Conduct regular SWOT analyses (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) to identify sales growth opportunities. Provide recommendations for renovations and manage R&M (Repair & Maintenance) budgets. Ensure all teams utilize the company service model to provide remarkable guest connections. Review social media and guest feedback, delegating action items to resolve concerns and improve scores. Act as the escalation point for heightened guest or employee issues. Assist store leaders in planning marketing events, catering growth, and delivery optimization. Maintain strong professional relationships with local vendors to ensure seamless store support. WHY YOU'LL LOVE UPWARD PROJECTS
Medical with company contribution Vision and Dental Insurance Paid time off and earned paid sick time 401K with company match Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts Teledoc Services for all team members Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D Paid Parental Leave Meal Discounts and Perks Mental Wellness and Life Event Management programs Anniversary recognition and rewards
Full job record
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| Board ID | 40045efa-0ba0-4636-b9ea-a370fafd4ca2 |
| Provider | paylocity |
| Provider Job Key | 4192767 |
| Title | Area Director |
| Normalized Title | — |
| Status | active |
| Active | yes |
| Location Text | AZ-The Lab (Central Phoenix) |
| Department | The Lab (Home Office) |
| Team | — |
| Employment Type | full_time |
| Workplace Type | — |
| Remote Policy | — |
| Country | United States |
| Region | AZ |
| City | Phoenix |
| Salary Raw | USD |
| Salary Min | — |
| Salary Max | — |
| Salary Currency | — |
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| Source URL | https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/4192767/Postino-WineCafe/Area-Director |
| Apply URL | https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/jobs/Apply/4192767 |
| First Seen At | 2026-05-30 05:46:38Z |
| Last Seen At | 2026-06-06 13:41:06Z |
| Last Checked At | 2026-06-06 13:41:06Z |
| Last Changed At | 2026-06-04 22:25:04Z |
| Inactive At | — |
| Source Posted At | 2026-05-27 21:12:52Z |
| Source Updated At | — |
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