District Manager

Toledo, OH, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $60,000.00 - $70,000.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life insurance

short term disability

long term disability

bonus program

401 k program with company match

paid holiday

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Company Vehicle

Job Description

The hiring establishment is a large, fast-growing casual dining franchisee specializing in delivering quality dining experiences across multiple locations. Operating in the Toledo, OH area, this company is known for its commitment to excellent customer service, food safety, and operational efficiency. As a franchisee within the casual dining sector, it manages a broad portfolio of restaurants with a strong focus on growth and development, both in terms of business expansion and employee career advancement. The company prides itself on fostering leadership and managerial skills within its teams to uphold its brand standards and ensure customer satisfaction. This employment opportunity is for a full-time multi-unit District Manager role with a competitive salary package and comprehensive benefits, designed for those seeking a challenging and rewarding career in the restaurant management field.

The role of the District Manager is a critical leadership position tasked with overseeing multiple restaurant locations in the Toledo, OH area. This role demands a dynamic leader who can effectively manage and support Restaurant Managers and Assistant Managers, ensuring that each unit consistently delivers outstanding guest experiences while achieving financial and operational goals. The District Manager will be instrumental in driving the development of management teams by selecting, training, and mentoring managerial employees to ensure they meet performance expectations in areas such as employee satisfaction and operational excellence. This position requires a hands-on approach to maintaining high standards in food safety, product quality, and facility maintenance to comply with corporate guidelines.

Beyond operational oversight, the District Manager plays a key role in analyzing the financial performance of the assigned area, understanding sales trends, and implementing strategies to enhance profitability. This includes setting and reviewing unit-specific performance targets, coaching teams to meet customer expectations, and responding swiftly to guest service needs with informed and decisive actions. Accountability is a major focus, as the District Manager must ensure the management team adheres to processes and drives continuous operational improvements. Ultimately, the ideal candidate is an experienced multi-unit leader with a demonstrated history of success in restaurant management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to inspire and develop their teams while managing competing priorities effectively. If you are passionate about advancing your leadership career in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment, this opportunity offers the potential for professional advancement and substantial rewards.

Job Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in food service management at the multi-unit or district level
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated track record of workplace achievement in the selection, coaching and development of managerial employees
Proven ability to drive employee satisfaction/retention, guest satisfaction and financial performance
Excellent planning, organizing and follow-up skills
Strong decision making and conflict resolution skills
Strong desire to develop their team and actively continue their own development
Must be able to manage time effectively and reach objectives within specified time frames
Ability to communicate detailed knowledge of restaurant standards in a top of mind manner to both employees and managers

Job Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of experience in food service management at the multi-unit or district level
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated track record of workplace achievement in the selection, coaching and development of managerial employees
Proven ability to drive employee satisfaction/retention, guest satisfaction and financial performance
Excellent planning, organizing and follow-up skills
Strong decision making and conflict resolution skills
Strong desire to develop their team and actively continue their own development
Ability to communicate detailed knowledge of restaurant standards to both employees and managers

Job Duties

Build management by selecting, training and developing managerial employees
Establishing and reviewing unit specific performance targets in employee satisfaction, guest service and margin improvement
Maintaining company standards in food safety, product and facility specifications
Respond expeditiously to guest service needs and demonstrate appropriate decision making skills
Hold management accountable and take appropriate action when needed
Introducing and reinforcing new products and initiatives
Coach your team to identify and develop strategies to ensure customer expectations are being met
Analyze the financial performance of your area, understand trends, and drive sales to maximize profitability
Ensures the management team follows processes and performance goals to drive operational improvement