District Manager

Back A Yard Caribbean American Grill•San Jose, CA

17d•$82,000 - $92,000

About The Position

Yardie Corp is hiring a high-energy District Manager to oversee 3–4 restaurants across its South Bay footprint, including San Jose locations. The role is primarily field-based, working with Store Managers to drive sales, control food and labor costs, and uphold brand standards. The District Manager serves as a leader of leaders and as the primary regional escalation contact for staffing emergencies, guest issues, equipment failures, and safety incidents. The position is full-time, with availability for 40+ hours per week and variable schedules that may include mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and regional on-call duties. Daily travel across the South Bay district is required, along with reliable transportation.

Requirements

3–5+ years of multi-unit restaurant or retail leadership experience overseeing at least two locations, including direct oversight of P&L, inventory, and field operations.
Proven record of coaching and developing Store Managers or General Managers.
Availability for full-time work of 40+ hours per week, including variable schedules with mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and regional on-call duties.
Reliable transportation and willingness to travel daily across the South Bay district.
High school diploma or GED required.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Business degree.

Responsibilities

Hire, coach, develop, and hold Store Managers accountable.
Drive district sales growth and oversee labor costs, food costs, guest scores, and audits.
Conduct daily store walkthroughs, audit standards, and resolve problems in real time.
Tailor operational strategies to each store’s community and challenges.
Enforce company policies and health and food safety protocols.
Serve as the primary regional escalation contact for staffing emergencies, guest issues, equipment failures, and safety incidents.
Travel daily across the South Bay district.