District Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 3 yr. experience managing people in a restaurant environment
• Minimum 1 year employment by Zaxby’s
• ZFI certified OTM
• ZFI Certified AM and GM
• Serve Safe Certified

Responsibilities

• Check schedules during the week before they are in effect to insure restaurants are properly staffed and have a solid plan for the week.
• Review daily numbers each day of work and call each manager to coach and praise on their results.
• Work lunch and dinner. Ensure that all restaurants are providing Quality Food and Encore Service. Teach and encourage use of systems daily.
• Perform one RER inspection every quarter to teach people how to effectively run a restaurant.
• Perform DM Visit checklist on each visit to follow up on systems, safety and operational goals.
• Responsible for training all management personnel.
• Ensure all restaurants are properly staffed and people are properly trained to do their jobs.
• Ensure that accurate paperwork is turned into the office weekly and deposits are validated by the bank on time.
• Provide leadership by engendering excitement, enthusiasm, a positive mental attitude and commitment to company objectives. Create an Encore Environment.
• Ensure that correct inventory levels are kept and all equipment is maintained in excellent condition.
• Set an example by maintaining an excellent working knowledge and a high level of proficiency in the performance of all phases of Restaurant Operations.
• Supervise in accordance with established performance and operating policies as set out in the Operations Manual.
• Work with and motivate General Managers, Assistant Managers and Shift Managers to perform up to their highest possible level of ability.
• Review individual performance with each General Manager, Assistant Manager and Shift Manager twice per year and recommend salary adjustments annually as necessary.
• Develop management skills of all personnel to continue company growth and Unit Manager promotions. Review tests and performance appraisals of all Management Trainees. Participate in training program.
• Assume responsibility for attaining a favorable variance to standard. Analyze and review Weekly Numbers, P-n-L’s, food variance reports and other support documents, and take appropriate action to maintain company standards. Personally take an inventory at one unit each period.
• To ensure all units are in compliance with State, Local and Federal guidelines as pertains to Labor Departments, Health Departments and OSHA etc.
• Communicate effectively with team members, associates, supervisors and others about plans, progress and problems.
• Recommend and implement, with Marketing Department, Local Store Marketing ideas.
• Participate in the development of company policies and standards, salary and incentive plans, annual forecast, product research and development, equipment research development, training programs and management development.
• Recommend General Managers for promotion to Training Managers, District Managers, etc.
• Responsible for building sales and making a profit.