District Manager

Job Title: District Manager
Location: Multi-State
Seniority: Senior Manager
Industry: Fast Casual Restaurants
Function: Operations Leadership

Overview

A private equity backed fast casual restaurant group is seeking a District Manager to oversee approximately 6 to 9 locations. This role is responsible for driving operational consistency, developing General Managers, and delivering strong financial and guest experience results across the district. The ideal candidate is hands-on, metrics-driven, and comfortable leading from the field in a fast-paced growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations for 6 to 9 fast casual locations, ensuring execution of brand standards, food quality, speed of service, and guest experience.

• Lead, coach, and develop General Managers with a focus on accountability, performance improvement, and internal talent development.

• Own district-level P&L performance including labor management, scheduling, food and inventory controls, and overall profitability.

• Execute operational playbooks, SOPs, training programs, and company initiatives consistently across all locations.

• Conduct regular field visits to support store leadership, identify gaps, and drive operational excellence.

• Partner with HR, training, and leadership on hiring, onboarding, performance management, and succession planning.

• Support new store openings, remodels, and staffing transitions within the district as needed.

• Ensure compliance with food safety, cleanliness, staffing, and brand standards at all times.

• Analyze operational and financial metrics, identify trends, and implement action plans to improve results.

Requirements

• Multi-unit leadership experience in fast casual or quick service restaurants required.

• Proven experience managing 5 to 10 locations or a comparable operational scope.

• Strong understanding of P&L management, labor planning, food cost control, and operational metrics.

• Demonstrated success hiring, developing, and retaining General Managers and leadership teams.

• Comfortable in a field-based, hands-on leadership role with regular travel between locations.

• Strong communication skills, problem-solving ability, and operational discipline.

• Experience in a private equity backed, growth-oriented, or performance-driven environment preferred.

Compensation

• Base salary: $85,000 to $95,000

• Performance-based bonus

• Travel reimbursement

• Full benefits package