Area Coach

KBP Brands • Norfolk, VA

19d • Hybrid

About The Position

KBP is looking for an Area Coach (AC) to lead approximately 6-9 restaurants within a market area. In this role, you'll coach and develop Restaurant General Managers (RGMs), strengthen leadership teams, and drive operational excellence across multiple locations. As an Area Coach, you'll spend time where it matters most—in the restaurants. You'll partner with leaders to improve performance, develop talent, solve operational challenges, and create great experiences for both employees and guests. Success in this role comes from building strong leaders, creating accountability, and delivering consistent business results. If you enjoy developing people, solving problems, and making an impact across multiple restaurants, we'd love to talk with you.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of successful restaurant leadership experience, including direct operational and financial accountability.
• Multi-unit leadership experience preferred.
• Proven ability to coach, develop, and retain high-performing leaders and teams.
• Strong business acumen, including experience managing labor, profitability, and restaurant performance metrics.
• Ability to influence others, solve problems, and drive results through people.
• Strong communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to travel regularly between restaurant locations.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driving requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Multi-unit leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach approximately 6-9 restaurant leadership teams within your market.
• This role requires regular travel between restaurants within your market and active, hands-on leadership in the field.
• Drive sales, profitability, labor performance, and overall business results across the area.
• Conduct regular restaurant visits to provide coaching, reinforce standards, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with leaders to create action plans that improve operational performance, guest satisfaction, and team engagement.
• Support hiring, onboarding, retention, and development of restaurant leadership talent.
• Use performance data and operational metrics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Hold leaders accountable for achieving business goals while providing the support and coaching needed for success.
• Ensure restaurants consistently execute brand standards, food safety practices, and operational procedures.

Benefits

• Monthly auto and phone allowance
• Annual recognition program for top-performing Area Coaches
• Bi-annual Area Coach Conference with leaders from across the organization
• Structured Area Coach onboarding program, including mentorship and executive coaching
• Opportunities across 30+ states with a growing organization
• More than 50% of our restaurant leadership promotions come from within
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• A people-first culture focused on growth, accountability, and development
• medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, and additional voluntary benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed