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District Manager | Multi-Unit Premium Café Operations | $110K
Chicago, IL, US
Base Salary: $110,000 - $115000 Comprehensive Benefits Growth Opportunity
We are seeking a high-impact District Manager to lead a portfolio of successful premium café locations across Chicago. This is an opportunity for an experienced multi-unit hospitality leader to drive operational excellence, develop high-performing General Managers, and help scale a fast-growing, guest-focused brand known for elevated product quality and exceptional service standards.
This role is ideal for leaders who thrive in high-volume, polished hospitality environments and know how to balance people development, financial performance, and operational execution.
What You’ll Own
- Lead and develop multiple café locations across the Chicago market
- Coach and mentor General Managers to drive accountability and performance
- Execute operational strategies that improve sales, guest satisfaction, retention, and profitability
- Ensure flawless execution of service, product quality, cleanliness, and brand standards
- Analyze district financial performance including labor, sales trends, controllable costs, and profitability
- Build strong bench strength through hiring, succession planning, and leadership development
- Partner with senior leadership on district growth initiatives and new store openings
- Resolve operational challenges quickly while maintaining exceptional guest experience standards
What We’re Looking For
- 5 years of multi-unit leadership experience
- Background in premium fast casual, upscale café, polished bakery, QSR, or hospitality-driven restaurant groups
- Proven success managing P&L performance across multiple locations
- Strong track record of developing General Managers and leadership teams
- Experience improving operational consistency and scaling systems
- Highly visible, hands-on leadership style
- Exceptional organizational, coaching, and communication skills
- Comfortable traveling throughout Manhattan locations as needed
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- $110,000 - $115,000 base salary
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid time off holidays
- 401(k)
- High-growth company with strong internal advancement potential
- Culture focused on leadership development and operational excellence
- Opportunity to directly influence district growth and long-term success
If you are a results-driven multi-unit leader passionate about building teams, elevating guest experiences, and driving operational success in premium hospitality environments, we want to hear from you.
Salary : $110,000 - $115,000