District Manager

Careers with our clients through Forvis Mazars | Executive SearchOur client, an established, well-known restaurant franchisee seeks to add an experienced District Manager to join their team in the Charlotte, NC Metro. The District Manager will be responsible for ensuring district-wide customer satisfaction and measuring the financial performance of all the locations in your area. The District Manager has the overall responsibility for directing the daily operations of the stores in support of the Mission, Values and Culture while role modeling the Standard of Excellence and taking complete ownership of their stores. The District Manager ensures compliance with company standards in all areas of operations to include but not limited to product preparation and delivery, customer service, facilities maintenance, and financial accountability. This role accomplishes these objectives by actively selecting, training, and coaching the talent to achieve key results.ResponsibilitiesDevelop the store management team within the region to deliver legendary customer experiences in all storesDrive the implementation of company programs to meet operational and organizational objectivesManage with integrity, honesty, and knowledgePlan, identify, communicate, and delegate key responsibilities and practices to the store management teamReview store environments and key business indicators within the district to identify problems, concerns, and opportunities for improvementCreate district implementation plans to support execution of regional and company initiativesFollow up consistently to ensure accountability to plansMonitor and manage district-wide management staffing levelsUtilize existing tools to identify and prioritize communications to the store management team within the districtAccess external resources to support company-wide operations including Marketing, Finance, and Store DevelopmentSolicit customer feedback to understand customer needs and the needs of the local communityUtilize management information tools and analyze financial reports to identify and address trends and issues in district performanceBe working in store on shifts a minimum of 3 days per week; Must be on store schedule to include weekendsQualifications / Requirements5+ years of proven management experience of multi-units in the food service industry5+ years of direct supervision of 20+ employeesBachelor’s Degree in Business/Hospitality Management (preferred) or equivalent experience in fieldHigh school diploma or equivalent