
District Manager, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Company Operations
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Mental wellness support
Paid parental leave
Paid Time Off
telemedicine
comprehensive benefits
Equal opportunity employer
Job Description
Restaurant Brands International Inc. (RBI) is one of the world’s largest quick service restaurant companies, distinguished by a strong portfolio comprising some of the most iconic and beloved brands globally. With nearly $45 billion in annual system-wide sales and over 32,000 restaurants in more than 120 countries and territories, RBI holds a prominent position in the fast-food industry. The company’s portfolio includes four major brands: TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES®, and FIREHOUSE SUBS®. Each brand operates independently yet benefits from the global scale and shared best practices enabled by RBI's ownership. This influential conglomerate is dedicated to continuous sustainable improvement through its Restaurant Brands for Good framework, focusing on responsible food sourcing, environmental stewardship, and community engagement.
This exciting opportunity is to join RBI’s Popeyes brand as a District Manager within the Company Operations team. The District Manager will oversee a cluster of five to six restaurants, directly responsible for managing the Profit Loss (PL) statement and driving operational success across all locations under their supervision. This role is integral to achieving organizational objectives by leading and developing the restaurant management teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences while strictly maintaining brand standards. It demands a blend of strong leadership, financial acumen, and operational expertise to ensure both profitability and quality in highly competitive markets.
As a key leader reporting to regional executives, the District Manager will collaborate closely with functional areas such as Marketing, Finance, and Technology to support ongoing business improvements and implement strategic company initiatives. The role requires not only operational oversight but also a passion for people development, coaching restaurant managers to enhance their capabilities, performance, and career growth. Maintaining high-quality standards across restaurants entails ensuring compliance with food safety, cleanliness, and customer satisfaction protocols. The District Manager regularly conducts restaurant audits to identify areas for growth and works directly with management teams to execute corrective measures and optimize business performance consistently.
The ideal candidate will bring proven multi-unit leadership experience within the restaurant industry, a customer-centric mindset, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment requiring adaptability and excellent communication skills. This role also entails managing labor costs, sales growth, inventory controls, and local community engagement, making it an all-encompassing position for those with a passion for operational excellence. Flexible scheduling and the ability to travel frequently to assigned restaurants are expected to foster hands-on leadership and ensure consistent support for each unit.
Joining RBI provides the opportunity to be part of a renowned global company committed to fostering inclusive workplace culture, physical and mental wellness, and work-life balance through comprehensive benefits. The company’s equal opportunity employment policies underline its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that all employees can thrive irrespective of their backgrounds. The District Manager position at Popeyes represents a career-defining role, offering both professional growth and the ability to impact communities positively through exceptional restaurant operations and leadership.
This exciting opportunity is to join RBI’s Popeyes brand as a District Manager within the Company Operations team. The District Manager will oversee a cluster of five to six restaurants, directly responsible for managing the Profit Loss (PL) statement and driving operational success across all locations under their supervision. This role is integral to achieving organizational objectives by leading and developing the restaurant management teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences while strictly maintaining brand standards. It demands a blend of strong leadership, financial acumen, and operational expertise to ensure both profitability and quality in highly competitive markets.
As a key leader reporting to regional executives, the District Manager will collaborate closely with functional areas such as Marketing, Finance, and Technology to support ongoing business improvements and implement strategic company initiatives. The role requires not only operational oversight but also a passion for people development, coaching restaurant managers to enhance their capabilities, performance, and career growth. Maintaining high-quality standards across restaurants entails ensuring compliance with food safety, cleanliness, and customer satisfaction protocols. The District Manager regularly conducts restaurant audits to identify areas for growth and works directly with management teams to execute corrective measures and optimize business performance consistently.
The ideal candidate will bring proven multi-unit leadership experience within the restaurant industry, a customer-centric mindset, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment requiring adaptability and excellent communication skills. This role also entails managing labor costs, sales growth, inventory controls, and local community engagement, making it an all-encompassing position for those with a passion for operational excellence. Flexible scheduling and the ability to travel frequently to assigned restaurants are expected to foster hands-on leadership and ensure consistent support for each unit.
Joining RBI provides the opportunity to be part of a renowned global company committed to fostering inclusive workplace culture, physical and mental wellness, and work-life balance through comprehensive benefits. The company’s equal opportunity employment policies underline its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that all employees can thrive irrespective of their backgrounds. The District Manager position at Popeyes represents a career-defining role, offering both professional growth and the ability to impact communities positively through exceptional restaurant operations and leadership.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 2-4 years of restaurant management or multi-unit experience
- Proven coaching and training skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage profitability and operations of multiple restaurants
- Flexible schedule with ability to travel regularly
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
Job Qualifications
- Strong business leader that can drive specific behaviors by leading by example
- Proven coaching and training experience
- Ability to manage the overall operations and profitability of multiple stores
- Display excellent project management, organizational, and scheduling skills
- Manages own time to meet objectives and coordinates others' time and activities
- PL and management experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 2-4 years of restaurant management or multi-unit experience
- Flexible schedule and ability to travel regularly to assigned restaurants
- Excellent follow up and communications skills
Job Duties
- Managing and leading a restaurant management team that will work in maintaining a high level of guest satisfaction by facilitating safe, clean, high quality restaurant operations
- Creates operational plans to support the execution of company initiatives to achieve operational excellence and adhere to brand standards
- Consistently reviews and responds to guest feedback to address concerns and maintain a strong presence in the local community
- Building a team of high performing team members through proactive recruitment, hiring great talent, and ensuring compliance around training programs
- Responsible for all people related decisions, including performance assessments, providing coaching plans, and developing restaurant managers through performance management tools
- Recognizes and reinforces individual and team accomplishments through existing tools as well as by finding new and effective methods of employee and restaurant recognition
- Manages restaurant profitability by improving sales, maintaining accurate cash counts, managing controllable costs, and executing plans to improve food cost and labor efficiency
- Conduct restaurant audits to review business performance and store environment to identify opportunities for improvement
- provide coaching to store management to take action and achieve business goals
- Ensure adherence to wage and hour guidelines for all restaurant employees, especially minors
- Support corporate initiatives through restaurant pilots and feedback programs to optimize brand standards and restaurant performance
- Conduct weekly meetings with RGMs to review results, communicate changes, and lead on how to improve
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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