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Landmark Hospitality

Area Partner

Landmark Hospitality, New Hope, Minnesota, United States

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About By Landmark By Landmark Hospitality is a vertically integrated hospitality company operating 15+ restaurants, event venues, and boutique hotels across New Jersey and Pennsylvania. With over two decades of excellence in adaptive reuse development and hospitality operations, we are recognized as an industry leader in creating extraordinary guest experiences at iconic properties including Liberty House, The Ryland Inn, Felina restaurants, Logan Inn, and The Albion Summit.

At Landmark, employees are known as

“Memorymakers” —reflecting our commitment to creating moments of joy, connection, and celebration for guests and one another. Our culture of sincerity, engaged service, and community impact defines everything we do.

Position Overview Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Area Partner is a senior operational leader responsible for the financial performance, guest experience, and people leadership across a defined portfolio of Landmark properties. This role serves as the primary steward of brand standards, operational excellence, and cultural alignment at the unit level.

The ideal candidate is a highly accountable, hands‑on hospitality executive with deep multi‑unit experience who can balance strategic oversight with in‑the‑field leadership. The Area Partner is expected to drive results through strong General Manager partnerships, disciplined execution, and a relentless focus on guest experience and profitability.

Key Responsibilities Operations & Financial Performance

Own full P&L responsibility for assigned properties, driving revenue growth, cost discipline, and EBITDA performance

Partner with General Managers to execute annual operating plans, budgets, and rolling forecasts

Ensure consistent execution of Landmark operating standards across food, beverage, service, events, and facilities

Identify operational inefficiencies and implement corrective action plans to improve margins and performance

Lead labor optimization, scheduling discipline, and productivity initiatives aligned with business demand

Partner with Culinary and Beverage leadership to ensure menu execution, product quality, and cost controls

Monitor KPIs including sales, labor, prime cost, guest satisfaction, and retention, taking decisive action where needed

Leadership & People Development

Directly lead and develop General Managers and senior property leaders within the assigned portfolio

Set clear performance expectations and conduct regular coaching, performance reviews, and succession planning

Champion the Memorymaker culture, ensuring engagement, accountability, and alignment at every property

Partner with HR to support recruiting, onboarding, retention, and employee relations initiatives

Identify high‑potential leaders and actively support their professional growth and advancement

Model Landmark leadership behaviors through visible, hands‑on presence in the field

Guest Experience & Brand Stewardship

Ensure every property delivers a consistent, elevated guest experience aligned with Landmark brand standards

Act as a senior ambassador for Landmark, engaging with guests, clients, and community partners as needed

Oversee execution of service standards, training initiatives, and hospitality programming

Partner with Sales & Marketing to support private events, activations, and revenue‑driving initiatives

Address escalated guest concerns and ensure timely, thoughtful resolution

Strategic Execution & Growth Support

Support new restaurant, venue, and hotel openings by providing operational leadership and stabilization support

Partner with corporate teams on system implementations, process improvements, and company‑wide initiatives

Contribute to long‑term strategic planning and continuous improvement efforts across the portfolio

Ensure compliance with all federal, state (NJ & PA), and local regulations, including labor, safety, and licensing requirements

Qualifications Required

10+ years of progressive hospitality operations experience with at least 5 years in a multi‑unit leadership role

Proven track record of P&L ownership and driving financial results in high‑volume environments

Strong leadership experience managing General Managers and senior operators

Deep operational knowledge across restaurants, events, and/or boutique hospitality concepts

Ability to analyze financial and operational data and translate insights into action

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Preferred

Experience overseeing a diverse portfolio of restaurants, event venues, and/or hotels

Background in founder‑led or growth‑oriented hospitality organizations

Experience with Restaurant365, Toast, Paycom, TripleSeat, or similar hospitality systems

History of successfully opening and stabilizing new properties

Strong understanding of New Jersey and Pennsylvania hospitality markets

Core Competencies

Operational Excellence:

Relentless focus on execution, standards, and results

People‑First Leadership:

Ability to inspire, develop, and hold leaders accountable

Financial Acumen:

Strong command of P&L management and performance drivers

Brand Stewardship:

Commitment to protecting and elevating the Landmark brand

Hands‑On Leadership:

Visible, engaged, and present across properties

Strategic Mindset:

Ability to balance short‑term execution with long‑term growth

Work Environment & Location

Field‑based role with regular travel to properties across New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania

Significant time spent onsite supporting General Managers and operations teams

Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the business

Occasional presence at company headquarters in Plainfield, NJ

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience

Performance‑based bonus tied to portfolio results

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Dining privileges across Landmark properties

Professional development and career growth opportunities

Opportunity to contribute to Art of Hospitality Workers Alliance and community impact initiatives

By Landmark Hospitality is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status

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