Area Manager

Location: Greater Boston, Massachusetts (multi-site travel required) 

Reports To: Integrator 

FLSA Status: Exempt, Full-Time 

Compensation Range: $75,000 – $90,000 base salary, plus annual bonus opportunity, company-provided vehicle, benefits package, and paid time off. 

The Area Manager is responsible for supporting the successful launch, operation, and growth of a rapidly expanding 7 Brew franchise organization in the Greater Boston market.  

Reporting directly to the Integrator, this role will initially support and oversee the organization's first stands while helping establish the operational foundation for future growth. The Area Manager will be responsible for developing Stand Managers and leadership teams, supporting new stand openings, driving operational excellence, and ensuring a consistent customer experience across all locations. 

This is a hands-on leadership position ideal for an operator who enjoys developing people, solving problems, and building systems within a growing organization. During the early stages of growth, the Area Manager will spend significant time in the stands, coaching leaders, supporting recruiting and training efforts, assisting with openings, and ensuring strong execution of company and brand standards. 

As additional locations are opened, the scope and responsibilities of this role will expand. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow into a Regional Manager and future Director of Operations leadership position as the company progresses toward its goal of operating 66 locations within five years. 

• Provide direct support and leadership to multiple stands. 
• Partner with Stand Managers to achieve sales, profitability, labor, and customer service goals. 
• Ensure consistent execution of 7 Brew operating standards and company expectations. 
• Conduct regular stand visits, operational reviews, and coaching sessions. 
• Drive accountability and operational consistency across all stands. 
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, profitability, team engagement, and guest experience. 

• Assist with planning and executing new stand openings. 
• Support recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and training activities. 
• Ensure operational readiness prior to opening. 
• Provide on-site leadership and support during opening periods. 

• Recruit, coach, and develop Stand Managers, Assistant Managers, Shift Leads, and future leaders. 
• Support performance management and accountability processes. 
• Identify high-potential team members and assist with succession planning. 
• Foster a positive, high-performance culture centered on accountability, teamwork, servant leadership, and continuous improvement. 
• Reinforce company values and promote a strong people-first culture. 

• Support achievement of sales, labor, and profitability goals. 
• Analyze operational metrics and identify opportunities for improvement. 
• Promote financial accountability and operational efficiency. 
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and performance planning activities. 
• Drive execution of action plans to improve stand-level results. 
• Monitor key performance indicators and implement action plans to improve results. 

• Champion exceptional guest service and hospitality. 
• Ensure consistency in product quality, speed of service, cleanliness, and stand appearance. 
• Address operational challenges impacting guest satisfaction. 
• Protect and strengthen the 7 Brew guest experience and brand reputation. 

• Ensure compliance with company policies, franchise standards, food safety requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. 
• Support workplace safety initiatives and risk management efforts. 
• Partner with Human Resources on employee relations, investigations, and policy administration as needed. 
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and compliant work environment. 

• 3 years of leadership experience in restaurant, retail, hospitality, franchise, or other customer-facing operations environments. 
• Proven experience leading teams, developing managers. 
• Strong operational and financial acumen. 
• Excellent communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. 
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities. 
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly throughout the market. 

• Multi-unit leadership experience. 
• Quick-service restaurant, beverage, drive-thru, or franchise experience. 
• Experience supporting new unit openings. 
• Experience working in a high-growth organization. 

• New stand opening execution 
• Sales growth and operational performance 
• Labor management 
• Stand profitability 
• Guest satisfaction 
• Employee retention and engagement 
• Leadership development and bench strength 
• Operational audit performance 
• Brand standards compliance 
• Achievement of organizational growth milestones 

This is a unique opportunity to join a franchise organization at the ground level and help build something exceptional. Beginning with two stands and a development plan targeting 66 locations within five years, this role offers significant professional growth and advancement opportunities. 

The Area Manager will work directly with company leadership, help shape operational strategy, develop future leaders, and play a key role in building a scalable, high-performing organization. 

As the company grows, there will be opportunities for increased responsibility, compensation growth, and advancement into Regional Manager and Director of Operations leadership positions. 

• Ability to travel frequently between stand locations and opening sites. 
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods. 
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. 
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, Massachusetts, or local law. 

The compensation range for this position is $75,000 – $90,000 annually. This range represents the Company's good-faith estimate of the base salary for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and business needs.