District Manager, F&B

Tapestry•New York, NY

21d•$140,000 - $175,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Coach is a global fashion house founded in New York in 1941. Inspired by the vision of Creative Director Stuart Vevers and the inclusive and courageous spirit of our hometown, we make beautiful things, crafted to last—for you to be yourself in. Coach is part of the Tapestry portfolio – a global house of brands committed to stretching what’s possible. A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive. Job Overview The District Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of multiple Coach Coffee Shop locations in North America, ensuring operational excellence, high levels of customer satisfaction, and the successful achievement of financial and operational goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a passion for the coffee and fashion industry, and the ability to drive performance through people and processes.

Requirements

5+ years of retail or food service management or retail experience, with at least 2 years in a multi-unit or district management role.
Proven ability to manage multiple locations and drive financial and operational results.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to analyze data and make informed business decisions.
Passion for coffee and commitment to delivering an outstanding customer experience.
Extensive travel in North America is required

Responsibilities

Recruit, train, and mentor store managers/lead supervisors to maintain company standards and promote a positive team environment.
Provide ongoing coaching and development to ensure high performance and engagement.
Conduct regular performance reviews and address any areas requiring improvement.
Foster a culture of teamwork, customer focus, and continuous improvement across all locations.
Work closely with retail team to develop strong working relationship to drive the employee and customer experience.
Ensure that all stores within the district are operating according to company policies, health and safety regulations, and industry best practices.
Perform regular store visits to assess store cleanliness, product quality, and overall customer experience.
Monitor store performance through key performance indicators (KPIs) such as sales, profitability, customer satisfaction, and employee retention.
Implement strategies to optimize labor costs, inventory management, and other operational expenses.
Drive district-level sales by executing company initiatives and promoting marketing campaigns.
Analyze financial reports and identify opportunities for revenue growth and profit growth.
Collaborate with store managers to meet or exceed sales targets and manage store-level P&Ls (profit and loss).
Manage budgets and resources effectively to maximize profitability across the district.
Ensure that each location consistently delivers exceptional customer service in alignment with the company’s values and standards.
Address and resolve customer complaints or issues at a district level, ensuring customer satisfaction.
Promote the company's brand and values within the community to enhance the customer experience and build loyalty.
Oversee product ordering and inventory management to prevent stock shortages or overages.
Work closely with vendors and supply chain teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality coffee and other products.
Ensure compliance with food safety standards and maintain product freshness.
Assist in the development and execution of company-wide initiatives in North America.
Collaborate with the Vice President – Food and Beverage and corporate teams to implement operational changes, new product launches, or marketing strategies.
Support new store opening in North America with an end to end mindset. Supporting staffing, training and operational components of new coffee shops.
Lead end to end execution of new store opening across the district, serving as the primary field owner from pre-opening through post-opening stabilization
Partner cross-functionally with Real Estate, Construction, IT, Supply Chain, HR and VM to ensure on-time openings
Develop and manage opening timelines, checklist and critical path milestones; proactively flag risk and drive solutions.
Oversee pre-opening staffing strategy, including hiring, onboarding, and training of Store Managers and core teams.
Ensure operational readiness, including POS setup, inventory receipts and accuracy, store organization and safety/compliance standards
Lead opening-week execution, including grand opening, events and peak traffic readiness.