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District Manager

Location: Roanoke, VA

Salary: $90,000-$95,000

Posted Date: 06.08.2026

Employment Type: Permanent

Job ID: 2438

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Job Description

District Manager – QSR | I-81 Corridor | Southwest Virginia (Roanoke / Christiansburg & South)

About This Opportunity
Gecko Hospitality is partnering with a growing QSR organization to place a high-caliber District Manager across a key geographic footprint along the I-81 corridor in Southwest Virginia. This is a search being led by Tom Bull, an award-winning executive-level hospitality recruiter with a track record of connecting top operators with the brands that deserve them. If you've built your career in quick-service restaurants and you're ready for a role that rewards your expertise, this one deserves your attention.

The Role
As District Manager, you will oversee a portfolio of 5–8 QSR restaurant locations spanning Roanoke, Christiansburg, and communities south along the I-81 corridor. You'll serve as the operational backbone of this district—driving performance, developing people, and holding the P&L accountable. This role is built for a seasoned multi-unit leader who leads from the front, not from a spreadsheet.
Your impact will be felt at every level: from the crew members you develop into future managers, to the bottom-line results you deliver quarter over quarter.

Key Responsibilities

Leads daily operations across 5–8 QSR locations, maintaining brand standards, food safety compliance, and guest experience benchmarks

Owns district-level P&L, including labor management, food cost controls, and revenue performance

Develops, coaches, and retains strong restaurant management teams through consistent training and performance feedback

Drives a hands-on leadership culture by spending meaningful time in restaurants alongside teams

Partners with GMs to build succession pipelines and identify high-potential talent for advancement

Monitors KPIs and operational metrics, translating data into actionable plans at the unit level

Manages hiring, performance reviews, and disciplinary processes in line with company standards

Maintains a visible presence in the community and supports local marketing initiatives

Required Qualifications

3+ years of multi-unit leadership experience in the QSR or fast food segment (corporate or franchise)

Demonstrated career tenure and upward progression within relevant QSR brands

Proven P&L management skills with a strong grasp of food cost, labor, and profitability levers

Hands-on, field-first leadership style with a track record of building high-performing teams

Strong communication and coaching skills, with the ability to lead through influence at all levels

Ability to travel throughout the district regularly; reliable transportation required

Preferred Qualifications

Experience managing both corporate and franchise locations

Familiarity with operations in the Virginia/Southwest Virginia market

Track record of turning underperforming units around through people development and operational discipline

Experience with brand-mandated systems, scheduling platforms, or POS technology common in QSR environments

What Success Looks Like
In your first 60–90 days, you'll complete a thorough assessment of each location in your district—getting to know your GMs, understanding the gaps, and building trust with your teams on the ground. Within six months, you'll have a clear development plan in place for your management bench and measurable momentum on your key P&L targets. Strong performers in this role have a clear path to broader regional opportunities as the organization grows.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $90,000 – $95,000 annually

Bonus: Performance-based bonus program

Benefits: Top-tier benefits package

PTO: Competitive paid time off

Location & Schedule
This is a field-based role covering the I-81 corridor in Southwest Virginia, including Roanoke, Christiansburg, and surrounding areas south. Regular travel throughout the district is expected. This is a full-time, in-market position.

How to Apply
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a professional resume to:
? tombull@geckohospitality.com
All resumes are handled with complete confidentiality. Tom Bull is an award-winning, executive-level hospitality recruiter who will treat your inquiry—and your career—with the discretion and professionalism it deserves.

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