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Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch and Financial News. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.

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<strong>About the Team:</strong><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>This team is part of the Print Operations Business.<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>About the Role</strong><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>Production department: Printing and packaging of various newspaper titles including The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, Investors business daily and New York Post. You will perform daily press operations in the manufacturing of Dow Jones' and contract print publications in a cost-effective manner, with the highest quality standards available using existing technology. This includes Preparing, Operating and Maintain newspaper printing presses and all associated pressroom equipment. You will report to the Foreman/Woman and based in White Oak, Maryland.<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>You Will:</strong><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>+ Prepare presses for nightly operation of Dow Jones & Co. publications.<br/><br/><br/><br/>+ Perform press operations to continuously improve upon the Production Quality Score, which integrates key performance measures such as reproduction quality, content freshness, productivity, and cost-effective materials consumption.<br/><br/><br/><br/>+ Maintain open communication with supervisor and other employees to reach the goals and objectives of the department.<br/><br/><br/><br/>+ Assist in the training of new employees.<br/><br/><br/><br/>+ Meet established performance standards, attend recommended training and complete active assignments.<br/><br/><br/><br/>+ Understand and follow all corporate and plant policies/practices.<br/><br/><br/><br/>+ Keep accurate, useful and timely operational and maintenance records.<br/><br/><br/><br/>+ Work with the production manager to set equipment maintenance priorities.<br/><br/><br/><br/>+ Make pasters, web presses, push rolls, hang printing plates, set color and registration and general equipment cleaning and maintenance.<br/><br/><br/><br/>+ Meet customer expectations for reproduction quality, content freshness and productivity, while managing materials consumption cost-effectively.<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>You Have:</strong><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>+ 4-5 Years of newspaper press experience.<br/><br/><br/><br/>+ Ability to stand for 7.25 hours, be able to lift 50 lbs., kneel, bend, stoop and reach out and over head, climb stairs and ladders and push rolls of newsprint, and operate heavy equipment with 4 levels of moving parts.<br/><br/><br/><br/>+ High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience preferred.<br/><br/><br/><br/>+ Good color perception and are mechanically inclined.·<br/><br/><br/><br/>+ Previous experience in a production environment preferably in cold web offset newspaper printing production environment.<br/><br/><br/><br/>+ Good verbal and written communication skills.<br/><br/><br/><br/>+ Strong problem-solving skills.<br/><br/><br/><br/>+ Proficiency in the use of business PC applications and press controls.<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Our Benefits</strong><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>+ Comprehensive Healthcare Plans<br/><br/><br/><br/>+ Paid Time Off<br/><br/><br/><br/>+ Retirement Plans<br/><br/><br/><br/>+ Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans<br/><br/><br/><br/>+ Education Benefits<br/><br/><br/><br/>+ Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave<br/><br/><br/><br/>+ Family Care Benefits<br/><br/><br/><br/>+ Subscription Discounts<br/><br/><br/><br/>+ Employee Referral Program<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>#LI-Onsite<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer</strong><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. EEO/Disabled/Vets<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Reasonable Accommodation</strong><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application or participating in an interview due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>Please refer to the privacy notice at the bottom of this page for submitting any data access, deletion, or other data subject rights requests, where permitted under your local laws and regulations.<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Business Area: Dow Jones - Print Operations</strong><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Job Category: Production & Skilled Trades</strong><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Union Status:</strong><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Non-Union role</strong><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Base Pay Range: $45,000 - $60,000</strong><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.</strong><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.</strong><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.</strong><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world’s top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch and Financial News.</strong><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.</strong><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Req ID: 52330</strong>

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This role partners closely with General Managers to drive profitability, maintain operational excellence, strengthen team culture, and ensure exceptional guest experiences across all assigned restaurants. Guided by a hyper-local strategy, they leverage strong community connections, a loyal guest following, and dedicated team members to create exceptional dining experiences.

<div><div>AREA DIRECTOR<br/></div><div><br/></div><div>Our client owns and operates nine unique full-service restaurants across Orlando, FL, and Alexandria, VA. Guided by a hyper-local strategy, they leverage strong community connections, a loyal guest following, and dedicated team members to create exceptional dining experiences. With a portfolio of multi-million-dollar restaurants, their mission is to impact lives through extraordinary hospitality — "our people, our guests, and our community".<br/></div><div><br/></div></div><div>POSITION OVERVIEW<br/></div><div><br/></div><div>The Area Director is responsible for overseeing the operational performance of four restaurant locations across Alexandria, VA and Orlando, FL. This role partners closely with General Managers to drive profitability, maintain operational excellence, strengthen team culture, and ensure exceptional guest experiences across all assigned restaurants. This position requires a highly organized, hands-on leader with strong multi-unit restaurant experience and the ability to effectively manage geographically separated teams. The Area Director will serve as a key operational leader supporting company standards, financial performance, leadership development, and growth initiatives. <br/></div><div><br/></div><div>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES<br/></div><div><br/></div><div><u>Operational Leadership</u><br/></div><ul><li>Lead by example on company's operations vision and core principles <br/></li><li>Oversee daily hospitality and operational performance across all assigned restaurant locations <br/></li><li>Ensure consistency in hospitality, food quality, service standards, and cleanliness <br/></li><li>Manage and address to completion all day-to-day “fires” related to facility, people, and equipment <br/></li><li>Develop and execute action plans to enhance restaurant performance and operational execution <br/></li><li>Support and ensure new initiatives, menu items, training programs, and marketing promotions are rolled out to company standards <br/></li><li>Maintain full compliance with company standards, safety protocols, health regulations, and labor laws <br/></li><li>Conduct weekly in-person restaurant visits, shift operational reviews, and comprehensive operational audits <br/><br/></li></ul><div><u>Leadership & Team Development </u><u><br/></u></div><ul><li>Coach, mentor, and develop General Managers and management teams <br/></li><li>Build accountability and leadership consistency across all locations <br/></li><li>Manage people processes like managers meetings, one-on-ones, and progressive discipline <br/></li><li>Support recruiting, onboarding, training, and retention efforts <br/></li><li>Develop succession plans and leadership bench strength <br/></li><li>Promote a positive, hospitality-driven culture focused on teamwork and performance <br/><br/></li></ul><div><u>Financial Management </u><u><br/></u></div><ul><li>Maintain in-depth knowledge and understanding of respective restaurant P&Ls and financial trends <br/></li><li>Drive sales growth, profitability, and operational efficiencies across all locations <br/></li><li>Analyze P&L statements, labor reports, food costs, and operational KPIs <br/></li><li>Partner with General Managers to achieve budget and performance goals <br/></li><li>Identify opportunities to improve margins, reduce waste, and increase productivity <br/></li><li>Monitor inventory, receiving, and purchasing controls <br/></li><li>Monitor and coach on labor controls and costs <br/></li><li>Educate and coach the restaurant management teams to increase their financial know-how and teach them ways to impact their P&L<br/></li></ul><div><u>Hospitality and Guest Experience <br/></u></div><ul><li>Ensure the consistent delivery of Level 3 hospitality by cultivating an exceptional service culture through engaging pre-shift meetings and other impactful team touchpoints <br/></li><li>Resolve escalated guest concerns and operational issues <br/></li><li>Monitor guest feedback, online reviews, and service metrics <br/></li><li>Reinforce hospitality standards and company culture <br/></li></ul><div><br/></div><div><u>Food & Beverage Quality </u><u><br/></u></div><ul><li>Conduct food and beverage quality reviews, especially observing and evaluating expo, during each restaurant visit to ensure consistent execution of company standards <br/></li><li>Maintain an expert-level understanding of all aspects of company's food production, continuously observing, evaluating, and correcting as needed, including recipe adherence, food quality, storage practices, and kitchen equipment <br/></li><li>Observe and validate that line checks and production walks are completed in accordance with company systems and standards <br/><br/></li></ul><div><u>Facilities & Maintenance Management </u><u><br/></u></div><ul><li>Proactively identify and address facility issues before they impact operations or guest experience <br/></li><li>Oversee preventative maintenance programs across all restaurant locations <br/></li><li>Partner with GMs to coordinate repairs, vendor services, and emergency maintenance issues in a timely manner <br/></li><li>Ensure all locations are operating in a safe, clean, and well-maintained condition - conduct monthly facility audits at each store to validate <br/></li><li>Manage relationships with facility vendors, contractors, and service providers <br/></li><li>Ensure compliance with building codes, fire safety regulations, and health inspections related to physical plant standards <br/></li></ul><div><br/></div><div><u>Travel & Communication </u><u><br/></u></div><ul><li>Travel regularly between Virginia and Florida restaurant locations <br/></li><li>Maintain strong communication and visibility with all restaurant leadership teams <br/></li><li>Partner closely with the Corporate team on performance updates, operational priorities, and strategic initiatives <br/></li><li>Utilize technology and reporting tools to manage multi-state operations effectively<br/></li></ul><div><div><div>Oversees: 4 Restaurant Locations (2 in Virginia, 2 in Florida)<br/></div></div></div><div><br/></div><br/><h3>Requirements</h3><div>QUALIFICATIONS<br/></div><div><br/></div><div> 3–5+ years of multi-unit restaurant management experience <br/></div><div> Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required<br/></div><div> Experience overseeing multiple high-volume, full-service restaurants strongly preferred <br/></div><div> Strong understanding of restaurant financials, including P&L management <br/></div><div> Proven leadership abilities with a track record of team development <br/></div><div> Excellent communication, coaching, and organizational skills <br/></div><div> Willingness and ability to travel regularly between locations (up to 40%) <br/></div><div> Proficiency with restaurant POS, labor management, and inventory systems <br/></div><div> Hands-on, operationally strong leader with a hospitality-first mindset <br/></div><div> Data-driven decision-maker with strong analytical skills <br/></div><div> Highly organized, accountable, and detail-oriented <br/></div><div> Thrives in fast-paced, multi-unit environments <br/></div><div> Leads by example and builds culture through presence and consistency <br/></div><div> Strong follow-through and attention to detail <br/></div><div> Capable of balancing strategic leadership with tactical day-to-day execution <br/></div><br/><h3>Benefits</h3><div>People are the CORE of their company. That’s why their benefits include:<br/></div><div><br/></div><div> Monthly EBITDA-based bonus <br/></div><div> Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage <br/></div><div> 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions <br/></div><div> Generous paid time off and sick leave <br/></div><div> 100% complimentary dining privileges across all locations<br/></div><br/>

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