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Goodwin Recruiting
Restaurant District Manager QSR
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What they do
A Restaurant or Food Service Manager oversees daily operations at a restaurant or an institution that serves meals such as a college or hospital. Hires, trains and supervises food service workers, manages meal and work schedules, supervises supply orders, food preparation and the quality of food and service, and monitors compliance with health regulations.
$56,351 / year median in Ohio
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary To Apply for this Job Click Here Are you a high-energy QSR District Manager who thrives on driving results, building strong teams, and elevating guest experiences? This is an opportunity to lead multiple quick service locations, shape culture, and make a measurable impact on sales, profitability, and people development.
QSR District Manager Benefits and Compensation:
- Competitive base salary
- Performance-based bonus opportunity
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Mileage reimbursement
- Ongoing leadership development and career growth opportunities
- Strong support from field operations and marketing teams
- Opportunity to shape culture and build high-performing teams
QSR District Manager Requirements & Qualifications :
- Minimum 3 years of multi-unit leadership with a QSR brand
- Proven ability to analyze financial reports and identify trends that drive profitability
- Food Safety Certification
- Valid Driver's License
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general restaurant systems Must haves:
- Demonstrated success improving sales, guest satisfaction scores, and profitability across multiple locations
- Experience collaborating with General Managers to create and execute actionable P&L improvement plans
- Strong track record of coaching managers on labor efficiency, shift execution, and team engagement
- Experience conducting audits, inspections, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and brand standards
- Ability to review budget performance, identify variances, and communicate action plans to senior leadership
- Hands-on leadership style with the ability to step into restaurants, assess operational gaps, and implement corrective strategies
- Experience partnering with marketing on local initiatives to drive traffic and brand visibility
QSR District Manager Preferred Background & Skills:
- College degree preferred
- Previous experience in a fast-paced, high-volume QSR environment
- Strong financial acumen with the ability to interpret KPIs and translate them into operational action
- Experience building bench strength and developing internal promotion pipelines
- High-energy, positive, customer-focused leadership style
- Ability to thrive in a fluid environment with changing priorities
- Creative problem solver who proactively identifies opportunities for operational improvement