District Manager

QSR Leader

Position Summary: The District Manager (DM) is responsible for leading their assigned region / markets in New Mexico, organizational infrastructure, sales & profitability. The DM must be an experienced and motivational servant leader, who is committed to mentoring, advising, and training the management teams and staff to ensure the successful execution of market and restaurant operations. The DM teaches high level management as well as fundamentals to achieve stated objectives in sales, costs, and hospitality while representing the values of the company. The DM must have an understanding of their market and store progress, and have a strategic vision and plan for their future growth. Additionally, the DM is tasked with ensuring that all corporate standards and processes are well communicated and executed at all levels in operations. 2 years of multi unit leadership in QSR | Fast Casual concept is preferred.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conducts periodic restaurant visits to ensure quality communication, enhance motivation and ensure the company standards are being met and/or exceeded.
• Oversees strategic planning and tactical execution of market & store level quality assurance, loss prevention, and general operations.
• Monitors management communication processes and ensures Regional Managers / General Managers / Store Managers are all adhering to communication SOP’s.
• Reports periodic financial analyses on the markets / stores to ensure they are meeting set standards and achieving overall profitability goals.
• Monitors staffing levels and assists Regional and Store managers with maintaining and executing an ongoing staffing strategy.
• Visits each restaurant at least 1 full restaurant visit per quarter; and minimum 1 general market visit per quarter
• Reviews daily & weekly Key Performance Indicators, and coach’s managers accordingly. Ensures managers are being held accountable for achieving stated goals.
• Conducts weekly ROP meetings; and periodic in person market meetings with key managers (minimum 6 per year).
• Participates in the hiring, training, development and, if needed, termination of key Managers.
• Takes a leadership role in planning and executing new restaurant openings.
• Maintains manager organizational charts and progression plans for each region / market.
• Works closely with other departments to ensure all SOP’s are being adhered to consistently; including IT, HR, Payroll, Claims, Accounting, Facilities, Training, and Executive management.
• Recruit, reward and retain top team members and cultivate management potential.
• Conduct frequent documented 1 on 1’s, performance reviews, development plans and coaching plans with all levels of management.
• Participates in periodic corporate executive planning and strategy meetings, in order to review and update Company processes, systems, and SOP’s. Qualifications/Requirements:
• Ability to travel for extended periods of time; with market visits ranging anywhere from 1 night to 14 nights (training/NRO) on average.
• Ability to stand and walk more than 10 hours/day
• Ability to continuously reach, bend, lift, carry and stoop
• Ability to freely access all areas of the restaurant
• Ability to move or handle items weighing 0-75lbs
• Ability to work varied hours/days to oversee store operations
• Hazards include, but not limited to cuts, slipping, tripping, falls and burns Competencies / Experience:
• Successfully completes Company Management MUM Training & Development Timeline Includes completion of Sullivan Multi-Unit Leadership book and workbook assignments.
• Experienced in developing organizational processes, systems and teams to achieve operational excellence

Benefits:

•  Great Bonus Potential
• Company Paid Benefits, Medical, Dental and Vision 100% paid by Company.
• Sick Time Accrues Day 1
• 2 Weeks’ Vacation Time Starts Accruing on Day 1
• Free Meals and Employee Discount
• 401k with 2% match after 1 year of full time employment.
• Mileage reimbursed.
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Paid Training and Learning Opportunities

If you would like to be considered for this District Manager position in Albuquerque, New Mexico email your resume and written recommendations to stacy@geckohospitality today.