District Manager - Growing QSR Brand

Location: Metro Detroit

Status: Full time

Compensation: $80,000 - $90,000 + bonus and benefits

The District Manager oversees five to six restaurants and is directly responsible for the Profit Loss (PL) statement. This position will lead a restaurant management team responsible for meeting operational and organizational objectives while adhering to brand standards. As the District Manager you will have a unique opportunity to work closely with the corporate office to provide support and feedback around improvement for all aspects of the business (Operations, Marketing, Finance, Technology).

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Managing and leading a restaurant management team that will work in maintaining a high level of guest satisfaction by facilitating safe, clean, high quality restaurant operations.
• Creates operational plans to support the execution of company initiatives to achieve operational excellence and adhere to brand standards.
• Consistently reviews and responds to guest feedback to address concerns and maintain a strong presence in the local community.
• Building a team of high performing team members through proactive recruitment, hiring great talent, and ensuring compliance around training programs.
• Responsible for all people related decisions, including performance assessments, providing coaching plans, and developing restaurant managers through performance management tools.
• Recognizes and reinforces individual and team accomplishments through existing tools as well as by finding new and effective methods of employee and restaurant recognition.
• Manages restaurant profitability by improving sales, maintaining accurate cash counts, managing controllable costs, and executing plans to improve food cost and labor efficiency.
• Conduct restaurant audits to review business performance and store environment to identify opportunities for improvement; provide coaching to store management to take action and achieve business goals.
• Ensure adherence to wage and hour guidelines for all restaurant employees, especially minors.
• Support corporate initiatives through restaurant pilots and feedback programs to optimize brand standards and restaurant performance.
• Conduct weekly meetings with RGMs to review results, communicate changes, and lead on how to improve.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong business leader that can drive specific behaviors by leading by example.
• Proven coaching and training experience.
• Ability to manage the overall operations and profitability of multiple stores.
• Display excellent project management, organizational, and scheduling skills.
• Manages own time to meet objectives and coordinates others` time and activities.
• PL and management experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred 2-4 years of restaurant management or multi-unit experience.
• Flexible schedule and ability to travel regularly to assigned restaurants.
• Excellent follow up and communications skills.

Benefits at all of our global offices are focused on physical, mental and financial wellness. We offer unique and progressive benefits, including a comprehensive global paid parental leave program that supports employees as they expand their families, free telemedicine and mental wellness support.