IT Director

If you’re currently leading infrastructure, vendors, and projects-and want broader ownership, executive exposure, and a clear growth path-this is an opportunity to step up, expand your impact, and grow into a Director role. Your Role

As IT Director, you’ll build on your existing IT management experience while taking on broader responsibility for restaurant technology, infrastructure reliability, and modernization initiatives. You’ll partner closely with Operations and leadership while continuing to lead projects and teams.

This role supports and develops someone who already understands:

• Managing distributed environments
• Leading IT projects
• Supporting operationally critical systems

What You’ll Be Responsible For Restaurant Technology Leadership

• Support and modernize restaurant systems, including POS, drive-thru technology, mobile ordering, and digital menu boards
• Partner with Operations, Marketing, and Finance to support omnichannel guest experiences
• Identify opportunities to improve performance using automation, emerging technologies, and system enhancements

Infrastructure & Multi-Site IT Management

• Oversee the stability, scalability, and security of multi-site IT infrastructure
• Support restaurant and corporate systems across California and Hawaii
• Improve network reliability, cybersecurity, and data privacy
• Standardize technology deployments across multiple locations

Project Management & Agile Delivery

• Lead IT projects from planning through implementation and post-deployment support
• Apply Agile methodologies to technology initiatives
• Balance multiple priorities while delivering solutions on time and within scope

Leadership, Vendors & Growth

• Lead and mentor a small IT team
• Manage relationships with technology vendors and service providers
• Support budgeting and resource planning with senior IT leadership
• Play a key role in change management and system adoption

• Proven, progressive IT management experience
• Enterprise-level infrastructure support
• Hands-on experience leading IT projects and implementations
• Familiarity with Agile environments
• Vendor and stakeholder management experience
• Ability to travel between Hawaii and California as needed.

Preferred Background

• Restaurant, retail, hospitality, or multi-unit operations
• Experience with POS systems, restaurant technologies, and infrastructure
• Exposure to cloud platforms, systems integration, and cybersecurity
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field

This is a 100% on-site position. Candidates must reside on Oahu by time of hire.

Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The annual salary range for this position typically starts at $80,000 - 130,000 depending on candidate qualifications. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.