District Manager

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. Lead General Managers and management teams to provide exceptional customer service and achieve sales and profit goals .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in restaurant management operations, focusing on customer service excellence, team development, and financial performance analysis. Proficient in strategic planning and compliance with food safety and labor regulations across multiple locations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Restaurant Management OperationsTeam Development and Talent ManagementFinancial Acumen and P&L AnalysisFood Safety and Compliance KnowledgeOperational Excellence and Customer Service

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Hard Skills

Strategic PlanningFinancial AnalysisOperational ExcellenceInventory ManagementFood Safety ComplianceCustomer Service ManagementPerformance Metrics AnalysisTraining and CoachingProblem-SolvingTime Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

Restaurant Management SoftwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Food Handling CertificationAlcohol Handling Certification

Industry Keywords

Labor LawsFood Safety RegulationsCustomer Service StandardsOperational PerformanceTalent Bench Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead General Managers and management teams to provide exceptional customer service and achieve sales and profit goals
Build a People First culture through engagement, recognition, training, succession planning, and continuous learning
Drive sales and profit performance through operational expertise, strategic calendars, business performance conversations, teaching, and coaching
Coach teams on food safety, product quality, friendliness, cleanliness, accuracy, and speed of service; conduct CMX audits
Recruit and hire for management vacancies and maintain a talent bench
Ensure staffing and schedules meet labor targets while maintaining customer service
Conduct monthly business reviews and analyze P&Ls, scorecards, food and labor attainment, financials, KPIs, and data insights
Communicate manager performance, action plans, progress, and opportunities; hold outliers accountable
Provide situational leadership and maintain proficiency in all phases of restaurant operations
Execute marketing plans, install marketing materials and menu elements, and lead new product training
Audit restaurant inventory and ensure appropriate inventory levels and equipment maintenance
Directly manage General Managers

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or equivalent required
6+ years of experience with any combination of restaurant management operations experience and education
Certified in any provincial or local food and/or alcohol handling where required
Ability to develop and execute strategic planning, organization, and financial acumen across multiple locations
Experience leading and developing high-performing teams, including talent management and bench planning
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations related to food safety, labor laws, licensing, and alcohol compliance
Experience driving operational excellence, customer service, and continuous improvement
Advanced strategic problem-solving and quick decision-making skills
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Proficiency with restaurant management software and Microsoft suite: Outlook, Excell, and PowerPoint
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel as needed
Ability to perform restaurant-level physical functions, including lifting products and supplies weighing 45 pounds
Valid Driver's License and ability to drive to locations per brand requirements
Must spend at least 75% of time working in assigned restaurants in the North Atlanta, GA area

Benefits

Comp & perks

Growth and development opportunities
Training and development programs
Professional growth and continuous learning opportunities