Area Coach / District Manager

Ampler Restaurant Group•Edgewood, KY

About The Position

Ampler dba Taco Bell is seeking an Area Coach / District Manager to oversee 5–7 restaurant locations in a specific market area. The role provides comprehensive leadership and performance management across restaurant operations, operational metrics, talent acquisition, people development, culture, and retention. The Area Coach works with aligned Restaurant General Managers to set goals and achievable objectives, meet and exceed operational standards, and accomplish sales and profit goals. The role also provides coaching and strategic direction to the team and collaborates with Restaurant General Managers to grow sales, market share, and profitability. The Area Coach is expected to demonstrate AG Bells values and leadership behaviors and build positive working relationships with Restaurant General Managers, vendors, suppliers, and guests. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with flexible hours and some weekends as necessary. The position requires travel up to 60%, and weekends and holidays may be needed. Ampler Taco Bell operates restaurants in the Cincinnati and Chicago areas. The posting notes that this is work with a Taco Bell franchisee, which is the employee’s employer and independently sets its wage and benefit programs.

Requirements

College degree or at least 5 years of Operations Management experience.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Legal right to work in the United States.
Ability to work flexible hours.
Willingness to travel up to 60%.
Experience coaching and building employees.
Reliable transportation.
Good communication skills.
Must pass background check criteria.
Safety-focused, punctual, team-oriented, respectful, and motivated.
Willingness to work weekends and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

Oversee operational performance and leadership across 5–7 restaurant locations in a specific market area.
Manage operational metrics, talent acquisition, people development, workplace culture, and retention.
Coordinate restaurant operations with aligned Restaurant General Managers.
Set goals and achievable objectives with Restaurant General Managers to meet and exceed operational standards, sales, and profit goals.
Coach and provide strategic direction to the team.
Collaborate with Restaurant General Managers to build sales, market share, and profitability.
Demonstrate AG Bells values and leadership behaviors and build positive business relationships with Restaurant General Managers, vendors, suppliers, and guests.