District Manager

Blue Shock Executive Search; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus program

Car allowance

Health benefits

Paid vacation

Leadership development

Career growth

Job summary

Blue Shock Executive Search is seeking a Regional Manager for a rapidly expanding restaurant organization in Canada. You will lead multiple restaurant locations within your territory, coach General Managers, and drive operational excellence to achieve financial and guest-satisfaction goals.

The role requires strong leadership, in-depth knowledge of restaurant operations, and the ability to travel regularly across the region.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of multi-unit restaurant management experience.
• Previous General Manager experience in a Quick Service Restaurant.
• Willingness to travel regionally; valid driver's license.
• Strong communication and people leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple restaurant locations and develop General Managers.
• Drive standards in food quality, safety, service, and guest satisfaction.
• Analyze performance metrics and implement improvement plans.
• Manage labor, costs, and budgeting to meet regional targets.
• Support new openings and market expansion with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Operational excellence

Travel readiness

Job description

About Blue Shock Executive Search

Blue Shock Executive Search is a leading executive search firm specializing in the hospitality, food service, and restaurant industries. We are passionate about connecting exceptional leaders with outstanding organizations.

About the Company

Our client is a rapidly expanding restaurant organization that has built its reputation on delivering exceptional food, outstanding guest service, and a strong commitment to operational excellence. With a people-first culture and a focus on developing future leaders, the company continues to invest in growth while maintaining the values that have contributed to its success.

Position Summary

The Regional Manager is responsible for leading multiple restaurant locations within an assigned territory. This individual provides operational leadership, coaching, and support to General Managers while ensuring restaurants consistently achieve financial, operational, people, and guest satisfaction goals.

The successful candidate will be highly visible in the field, spending the majority of their time working directly with restaurant teams. They will be passionate about people development, accountability, operational standards, and delivering results.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Leadership

• Ensure consistent execution of company standards, policies, and procedures.


• Conduct regular restaurant visits to assess operational performance and identify opportunities for improvement.


• Drive excellence in food quality, food safety, cleanliness, and guest experience.


• Analyze restaurant performance metrics and implement action plans to improve results.


• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, labor, and company requirements.

People Development

• Recruit, develop, coach, and retain high-performing General Managers and restaurant leadership teams.


• Conduct regular performance reviews and development discussions.


• Create succession plans for key leadership positions.


• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, engagement, and continuous improvement.


• Support leadership training and career development initiatives.

Financial Management

• Achieve regional sales, profitability, labor, and cost control objectives.


• Monitor restaurant financial performance and identify trends.


• Develop and execute plans to improve sales growth and profitability.


• Manage controllable expenses while maintaining operational standards.


• Review and analyze P&L statements with General Managers on a regular basis.

Guest Experience

• Champion exceptional customer service throughout the region.


• Ensure teams consistently deliver a positive and memorable guest experience.


• Resolve escalated guest concerns and develop solutions to improve service standards.


• Monitor guest feedback and implement corrective actions when required.

Business Growth

• Support new restaurant openings and market expansion initiatives.


• Partner with corporate teams to execute operational programs and strategic initiatives.


• Build strong relationships across departments to drive business success.


• Identify opportunities to strengthen brand presence and restaurant performance within the market.

Qualifications

Required

• 1 to 3 years of multi-unit restaurant management experience.


• Previous experience as a General Manager within a Quick Service Restaurant environment.


• Demonstrated success leading multiple locations and developing restaurant management teams.


• Strong understanding of restaurant operations, labor management, food cost controls, and financial performance.


• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.


• Ability to travel regularly throughout the assigned region.


• Excellent communication, leadership, and coaching skills.


• Strong organizational and time management abilities.


• Proven ability to motivate teams and achieve results.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary


• Performance-based bonus program


• Car allowance and mileage reimbursement


• Comprehensive health and dental benefits


• Paid vacation


• Leadership development opportunities


• Career growth with a rapidly expanding restaurant organization

Blue Shock Executive Search is proud to partner with this industry-leading restaurant organization in the search for their next Regional Manager. All inquiries will be handled with the highest level of confidentiality.

Out of Country applications will not be considered for this opportunity.