Director of Operations - Innovative Gastronomic Concept

Director of Operations – Innovative Gastronomic Concept (Paris) (M/F)

Location: Paris, France

Salary: €80,000 - €100,000 (Base + Bonus + LTI)

Sector: Fine Dining / Ultra-Luxury Events

Requirements: Confirmed experience in Michelin-starred restaurants, Palaces, or Ultra-Luxury Events.

Languages: Fluent French and English.

The Opportunity

We are partnering with a prestigious establishment featuring an avant‑garde concept and a high‑end dining experience. This unique project, driven by a strong artistic vision, is seeking its future Right‑Hand / Director of Operations . Your mission will be to ensure operational excellence at the highest level, in line with the most demanding standards of ultra‑luxury.

The Role

Working directly with the Owner‑Founder, you will take full charge of global operations. You will be the pillar of the organization, tasked with transforming a creative vision into flawless operational execution.

Strategic Responsibilities

• Leadership & HR: Lead and inspire a team of 10 to 20 employees. Establish a culture of excellence, rigor, and supportive management while overseeing daily operations.

• Financial Performance (P&L): Assume full responsibility for the profit and loss account. Handle monthly reporting, margin and cost management, and ensure the business plan is executed rigorously.

• Operational Excellence: Guarantee a "zero‑defect" guest experience. Supervise the flow between front‑of‑house, kitchen, and technical teams. Instill a culture of extreme attention to detail and luxury codes.

• Event Project Management: Orchestrate bespoke events from logistical conception to final delivery (including for major international brands).

• Strategic Relations: Embody the brand for partners and VIP clients, maintaining an impeccable reputation.

• Risk Management: Act as the point of reference for unforeseen challenges, maintaining a calm, responsible, and solution‑oriented attitude.

Your Profile: Excellence and Serenity

• Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience, including a successful track record as a GM or Director of Operations in Michelin‑starred environments, Palaces, or high‑end luxury catering.

• Financial Skills: Expert P&L management, mastery of administrative aspects, and control of performance indicators (KPIs, margins, budgets).

• Temperament: You possess a calm, humble, composed, and stabilizing personality. You know how to reassure your teams and ownership even under high pressure.

• Rigor: You have a passion for processes, organizational structure, and an obsession with detail.

• Languages: Fluent French and English (essential).

Why Join This Project?

• Strategic Role: A key No.2 position with a strong entrepreneurial dimension.

• Attractive Package: Competitive salary + bonus + eligibility for a Long‑Term Incentive (LTI) plan.

• Culture: A dynamic, creative, and rapidly expanding environment.

Apply Now: Please contact me directly or send your CV to .