District Manager- Mid Atlantic

Convive Brands•Washington, DC

1d•$100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Le Pain Quotidien means the daily bread. And to us, that means everything. It’s much more than mere sustenance; it’s a way of life. As our loaves emerge from the ovens, warm and fragrant, friends gather around our communal tables to share in the time-honored tradition of breaking bread. The hum of conversation fills the air, jam is passed around the table, and, ever so gracefully, time slows. Convive Brands is a New York-based hospitality group that builds and operates high-quality restaurant brands. Convive operates 50+ restaurants nationwide across three concepts: Le Pain Quotidien and Little Beet. As a patient, long-term investor-operator, it aims to build significant enterprise value through both organic growth and acquisition. Our Mid Atlantic District consists of the DMV, Philadelphia (2 locations) and Miami (1 location) As a District Manager, you will help lead the team that defines what great looks like at LPQ. You will develop strong restaurant leaders, set the bar for hospitality and execution, and drive results across people, performance, and profitability, ensuring every restaurant in your district delivers an experience that clearly differentiates LPQ from the competition. Our District Managers spend their time in restaurants, building leadership capabilities and working side by side with the teams. Each District Manager Knows the Way, Goes the Way and Shows the Way!

Requirements

Proven experience leading a minimum of 8-12 restaurants in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
A passion for hospitality and a track record of building consistent, guest-focused experiences
Experience building internal talent pipelines and developing GMs and AGMs for long-term success
Strong people leadership skills, including coaching, development, and holding leaders accountable with care and clarity
Strong business and financial acumen, with the ability to translate numbers into action at the restaurant level
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize, delegate, and lead through others
Unwavering commitment to using data to inform decision-making day to day, hour to hour
Clear and confident communication skills with the ability to build trust at all levels

Responsibilities

Lead a district of LPQ restaurants with a focus on consistent execution, exceptional hospitality, and pride in the guest experience
Coach restaurant leaders to deliver warm, consistent service and to use guest feedback to continually elevate the experience
Develop and support General Managers and Assistant General Managers through clear expectations, ongoing coaching, and accountability
Build strong bench strength by identifying talent early, creating development plans, and preparing leaders for growth
Partner with restaurant leaders to understand and manage their business, including labor, food costs, inventory, and forecasting.
Ensure food safety and quality standards are upheld daily through visible leadership, training, and follow-through
Use data and insights to spot trends, solve problems at the root, and drive meaningful improvements across the restaurants
Create and execute district level sales and traffic driving strategies, scaling what works across all locations
Lead engaging district meetings that reinforce standards, share best practices, and drive consistent follow through