Chief Information Officer (CIO) Confidential – Premier Restaurant Group | Dallas, TX | Full-Time | Executive Leadership

CONFIDENTIAL SEARCH: The identity of the hiring organization is being withheld at this time. Qualified candidates will receive full details upon mutual interest. All inquiries will be handled with the utmost discretion.

About the Opportunity

A confidential, family-owned Premier Restaurant Group — one of the largest multi-unit operators in the country with over 500 locations across five nationally recognized brands and a substantial commercial real estate portfolio — is conducting an executive search for a Chief Information Officer. This is a transformational leadership opportunity to build, modernize, and own the technology vision for an organization of significant scale and complexity.

Reporting directly to the CEO and serving on the senior leadership team, the CIO will align technology strategy with business objectives across restaurant operations, real estate, finance, and corporate infrastructure. This leader will be empowered to assess, architect, and execute a best-in-class technology roadmap.

What You'll Own

Technology Strategy & Vision

Develop and own the enterprise-wide IT strategy aligned to growth goals across 500+ restaurant locations and a 75+ asset real estate portfolio
Serve as the primary technology advisor to the CEO, President, and ownership team — translating complex technology decisions into clear business outcomes
Establish a multi-year technology roadmap covering infrastructure, cybersecurity, data/analytics, restaurant systems, and enterprise applications

Restaurant & Operations Technology

Oversee selection, implementation, and optimization of POS systems, back-of-house platforms, digital ordering, loyalty integrations, and franchise-facing technology tools
Partner with Brand and Operations leadership to identify technology-driven efficiencies and guest experience improvements across all five restaurant concepts
Evaluate and manage vendor relationships across restaurant tech, third-party delivery platforms, and franchisor system requirements

Enterprise IT & Infrastructure

Lead all enterprise IT functions including networks, hardware, cloud infrastructure, helpdesk, and end-user support across corporate and field locations
Build and enforce a robust cybersecurity framework protecting company data, POS systems, and guest information
Oversee ERP, HRIS, and financial systems integrations to support cross-functional reporting needs

Data, Analytics & Innovation

Build the company's data infrastructure and analytics capabilities to drive better decision-making across operations, marketing, real estate, and finance
Champion adoption of AI, automation, and emerging technologies to improve efficiency and competitive positioning
Establish KPIs and dashboards that give leadership real-time visibility into operational and financial performance

Team Leadership & Vendor Management

Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing IT team — building structure, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement
Manage IT budget, vendor contracts, and technology spend with a focus on ROI and scalability
Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, HR, Marketing, Legal, and Operations to ensure technology enables every department

What You Bring

10+ years of progressive IT leadership, with at least 3–5 years in a senior role (CIO, CTO, VP of IT, or equivalent)
Proven experience in multi-unit restaurant, retail, hospitality, or franchise environments strongly preferred
Track record leading enterprise technology transformations — infrastructure modernization, system migrations, or digital transformation at scale
Deep understanding of restaurant technology ecosystems: POS (e.g., Oracle MICROS, Toast, PAR), digital ordering, loyalty platforms, and third-party delivery integrations
Strong command of cybersecurity principles, compliance frameworks, and data privacy best practices
Experience building IT teams, managing budgets, and overseeing vendor relationships
Exceptional executive communication skills — able to present technology strategy to a family-owned leadership team in plain business terms
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred

What's Offered

Competitive executive compensation package — details provided upon advancement in the process
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement savings plan and paid time off
Direct access to CEO and family ownership team
The opportunity to define and build an enterprise IT function from the ground up at a company with real scale and decades of success

This organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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