District Manager

Smithfield • Wilmington, NC

12d

About The Position

The District Manager of QSR Operations is a hands-on operations leadership role added due to unit growth. The role leads 3–5 locations through General Manager direct reports and is focused on working in locations alongside those leaders and their teams, rather than on administrative work. Workdays typically run from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. or 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., with availability required on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. The role does not involve unusually late-night hours. Compensation includes a competitive base salary of up to $90,000, a monthly performance-based bonus program, health, dental, vision, and short-term disability benefits, mileage reimbursement for use of a personal vehicle, 15 days of paid time off, and a 401(k) with a strong employer match.

Requirements

• Recent leadership experience in Quick Service Restaurants (QSR).
• Significant drive-through experience.
• Experience leading 3–5 locations simultaneously with General Manager reports; candidates whose background is significantly larger than this are not sought.
• Strong work ethic and a positive, winning attitude.
• Astute business acumen and the ability to teach, coach, and drive results.
• Hands-on leadership style; this is not an administrative role.
• Must be able to taste and handle all menu items.
• Availability for schedules typically running 8 a.m.–8 p.m. or 11 a.m.–11 p.m., including Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead 3–5 QSR locations through General Manager direct reports.
• Work hands-on in locations alongside direct reports and teams.
• Teach, coach, and drive business results.
• Oversee restaurant operations and use business acumen to support performance.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary up to $90,000.
• Strong benefits package including health, dental, vision, and short-term disability coverage.
• Mileage reimbursement for personal vehicle use.
• Strong performance-based monthly bonus program.
• 15 days PTO.
• 401(k) with a strong match.

What This Job Offers

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