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# Director of IT

- **Company:** The Twelve Thirty Club
- **Location:** Nashville, TN, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $120,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Data Integrity, IT Management, PCI Data Security Standards, Systems Integration, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Information Technology, Data Management, Api Design
- **Published:** May 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=da0b4aa8d7abf88b

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Vendor relationship management?, * 7-10+ years of IT leadership experience, preferably in hospitality, restaurants, or hotels

 * Strong knowledge of multi-unit IT infrastructure and systems
 * Experience with POS (e.g., OpenTable, Toast), and integrated hospitality tech stacks
 * Proven experience in cybersecurity, PCI compliance, and risk management
 * Experience managing vendors, contracts, and IT budgets
 * Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
 * Experience supporting both restaurant and hotel operations
 * Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
 * Background in systems integrations and API-based platforms
 * Experience scaling IT infrastructure for growing organizations
 * Ideally, located in Nashville

## Description

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of IT to lead all technology initiatives across our restaurant operations. This role is responsible for infrastructure, systems integration, cybersecurity, and IT support-ensuring seamless, secure, and efficient technology experiences for both guests and employees. You'll partner with executive leadership to align IT strategy with business growth, while also supporting day-to-day operations across multiple locations., * Develop and execute a company-wide IT strategy aligned with business goals and expansion plans

 * Support the planned growth of the company, overseeing multiple properties throughout Texas and Tennessee.
 * Lead IT budgeting, forecasting, and vendor negotiations
 * Build and manage relationships with third-party technology partners
 * Oversee all IT infrastructure including networks, hardware, cloud systems, and on-premise solutions
 * Ensure reliability and uptime across restaurants, hotel, and corporate office
 * Manage system rollouts for new openings, renovations, and concept launches
 * Manage and optimize key platforms including POS systems (e.g., OpenTable, Toast), and inventory/ERP tools
 * Ensure seamless integration between systems (POS, reservations, accounting, payroll, CRM)
 * Support digital guest experiences such as online ordering, reservations, and mobile engagement
 * Establish and enforce cybersecurity policies and best practices
 * Ensure PCI compliance and protection of guest/payment data
 * Lead internal IT support or manage outsourced helpdesk services
 * Partner with leadership to improve reporting capabilities and data accessibility
 * Support business intelligence tools and dashboards
 * Ensure data integrity across all systems
 * This position involves routine travel (approximately 25% of the time) to collaborate with regional teams and oversee on-site operations.


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