District Manager

Little Beet Restaurants•New York, NY

40d•$95,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Little Beet is a fast-casual restaurant committed to serving nourishing, real food and living well. By giving people access to better food and providing the knowledge needed to make healthy choices for minds, bodies, and lifestyles, we take pride in serving nutrient-rich lunch, dinner, and catering meals known for their high-quality ingredients, fresh in-house cooking, and unique flavor combinations that appeal to every appetite. 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. Job Description As a District Manager, you will help lead the team that defines what great looks like at Little Beet. 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 Little Beet 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! Does this sound like you?

Requirements

Proven experience leading a minimum of 5-8 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 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 Little Beet 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 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