Location: Hybrid-remote within Orange County. This role supports kitchens throughout Orange County, southern California and requires regular travel between assigned locations. Preference for candidates located within the Orange County Area.
Schedule: Full-Time
Salary: $110,000-$116,000 annual salary + performance-based bonus program. Final compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications.
Benefits- Performance-based bonus program with profit share
- Unlimited PTO
- Medical, Dental, & Vision plan for full-time team members
- 401k with up to a 4% employer match after one year
District Manager ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Team Development
- Partner with the Regional Director to hire, coach, and develop Kitchen Managers and other leaders.
- Build strong teams by providing ongoing coaching, feedback, and development.
- Support succession planning and talent development across assigned kitchens.
Operations Excellence
- Oversee the daily operations and performance of multiple kitchen locations.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, food safety standards, and operational expectations.
- Monitor execution and coach teams to maintain high standards of quality, consistency, and customer experience.
- Conduct regular kitchen visits and operational audits to assess performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
Business Performance
- Partner with Kitchen Managers to analyze financial performance and identify opportunities to improve sales, labor, food cost, and profitability.
- Review operational metrics and customer feedback to drive continuous improvement.
- Support the successful execution of company initiatives, training programs, and operational rollouts.
District Manager Requirements- Strong operational leadership experience in restaurants, hospitality, or food service, with a passion for coaching teams and developing leaders.
- Minimum of 5 years of restaurant or kitchen management experience.
- Minimum of 2 years of multi-unit leadership experience managing 4 or more locations. QSR, fast casual, ghost kitchen, or delivery-first experience preferred.
- Proven track record of achieving financial, operational, and people development goals.
- Demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and hold leaders accountable while building a strong culture of ownership.
- Willingness and ability to travel regularly throughout Northern California, including overnight travel as needed. Travel may represent up to 75% of the work week.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Highly organized and self-directed, with the ability to build strong partnerships across a fast-moving, distributed organization.
Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company.
