District Manager

Large nationwide food service company in Greenville, SC region is seeking Full-Time District Manager to lead profitable operations of 8 fast food establishments including recruiting, training, management, and budget compliance.

Position offers competitive pay and bonus opportunities, paid time off and excellent benefits.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Establish clear sales goals with each Restaurant Manager and for the district. Create and execute effective action plans and conduct follow up that drives accountability and results.

• Coach Restaurant Managers to effectively manage labor costs, loss prevention, food costs, inventory systems, and cash.

• Ensure effective execution of all marketing initiatives and product launches.

• Communicate results, recognize top performance, share best practices, and encourage a collaborative environment in which all restaurant teams can learn from each other and achieve results.

• Ensure the safety and security of the restaurant teams and guests through a focus on preventative maintenance, systems, and cleanliness.

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws within district, including Federal and State labor laws.

• Lead by example and promote an environment in which the urgency to satisfy each and every guest is standard. Coach and develop teams to exceed guest expectations, as measured on guest satisfaction surveys.

• Review guest feedback and engage the team in developing action plans to improve the guest experience.

• Monitor each restaurant team to ensure appropriate training tools are used to foster consistent knowledge with new and existing Crew Members.

• Support participation of Restaurant Managers in training and development to foster continuous improvement in operational excellence.

• Lead by example to promote a respectful and positive environment that helps foster mutual trust.

• Provide ongoing feedback to Restaurant Managers and teams through frequent communication. Recognize achievements and resolve concerns in a timely manner.

• Develop high performing leadership teams through rigorous selection, training, performance management, and ongoing professional development.

• Coach Restaurant Managers on hiring, training, and developing the best people and to plan staffing levels to drive results that meet guest and business needs.

• Hold self and team accountable for responsibilities, policies and procedures, and coaching for improved results.

• Manage personal business expenses and monitor all direct reports expenses.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a Full-Time position. District Managers are expected to work 6 days a week, 8 hours a day including evenings, weekends or holidays. Days and hours of work vary by schedule.

Travel:

Frequent local area travel is expected for this position.

Position’s Requirements:

• A.A. or B.A. in Business Management or equivalent

• 3 – 5 years of working in fast food environments with multi-unit supervisory experience.

• Solid problem-solving, analytical, and time-management skills

• Strong leadership and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to interact easily with diverse employee groups

• Local store marketing experience desirable

• Proficiency with MS Office Suite

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to continuously stand, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Job Type: Full-time