District Manager

Drive Performance. Lead Growth. Develop Future Leaders.

 

This is an opportunity for a highly driven operational leader who thrives on building structure in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, and knows how to translate strategy into measurable outcomes.

 

You'll lead a district of 8-10 cafés through a team of General Managers, owning everything from sales growth to talent development.  Additionally, you will own and lead profitability, labor, cost of goods, controllable expenses, guest experience and operational execution. Most importantly, you'll have the opportunity to influence the future of a rapidly growing brand that continues to raise the bar for itself and the industry.

 

If you're energized by driving continuous improvement, delivering best in class results, and developing high-performing teams within a competitive environment, we'd love to meet you. 

 

Apply today and join the BUZZ. www.betterbuzzcoffee.com

 

Salary: $120,000-$150,000 annually + Monthly Bonus opportunity

Compensation is determined based on factors including relevant experience, demonstrated leadership success, and overall alignment with the requirements of the position.

 

Better Buzz Perks:

• Free coffee (obviously)
• A front-row seat to building one of San Diego's fastest-growing coffee brands
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401K + Match
• 10 Days Paid Time Off
• Mileage reimbursement
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Ongoing leadership development opportunities  

Responsibilities

 

• Lead and develop a district of 8-10 cafés through a team of General Managers
• Drive district performance across sales, profitability, labor management, guest experience, and operational excellence
• Conduct regular business reviews with General Managers, leveraging KPIs and performance data to identify opportunities and close performance gaps
• Coach, develop, and hold General Managers accountable for results while building strong leadership capability across the district
• Create succession plans and develop internal talent pipelines to support future growth
• Build and execute action plans that improve performance, operational consistency, and guest satisfaction
• Ensure consistent execution of Better Buzz standards, operational procedures, and compliance requirements across all locations
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, HR, and Operational Support Teams to support business initiatives and drive continuous improvement
• Lead through growth, change, new store openings, and evolving business initiatives while maintaining a strong culture and delivering results

Who You Are

 

You thrive in environments where expectations are high, growth is constant, and results matter. You're equally comfortable discussing financial performance, developing leaders, and solving operational challenges. You know how to turn data into action, build accountability without losing engagement, and create teams that consistently perform at a high level.

 

You have the resilience, adaptability, and mental fortitude to lead through change while keeping your teams focused and engaged. You embrace challenges, seek opportunities for improvement, and understand how strong leadership drives both business performance and people development.

Most importantly, you think like an owner. You don't wait for problems to surface. You identify opportunities, drive solutions, and continuously raise the standard.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of multi-unit or high-volume single-unit management experience
• Proven success owning P&L performance and key business metrics
• A track record of driving sales growth, profitability, labor management, and KPI performance
• Experience developing General Managers and building strong leadership pipelines
• Strong business, financial, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
• The ability to influence, coach, and inspire high-performing teams
• Coffee, restaurant, hospitality, or QSR experience preferred

At Better Buzz, our purpose is simple: to create a BUZZ that is felt, seen, heard, and remembered.

 

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on a growing brand, develop exceptional leaders, and help shape what's next, we'd love to connect.