District Manager

WINGSTOP UK (Lemon Pepper Holdings Ltd); Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

LTIP

Travel support

Employee discounts

Onboarding and training

Career progression

Flexible working

Healthcare

25 days leave

Job summary

Wingstop UK in Belfast seeks a District Manager to oversee multiple restaurants across Northern Ireland with regular travel. You will lead General Managers, drive sales and uphold Wingstop standards to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The role emphasizes people development, operational excellence and a strategic growth mindset for the ROI region, with bonus and LTIP benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading multi-site teams in fast-paced hospitality or QSR.
• Strong understanding of P&L, KPIs and standards.
• Experience driving operational and commercial performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead General Managers and restaurant teams across district.
• Drive sales, profitability and operations across sites.
• Build a people-first culture focused on engagement and development.
• Support growth and expansion of Wingstop across ROI.
• Ensure high standards in guest experience, food quality and compliance.
• Use data to identify opportunities and improve performance.
• Develop future leaders and succession plans.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on growth plans.

Skills

People leadership

Multi-site management

P&L management

Hospitality experience

Job description

District Manager – Northern Ireland

Location: Belfast based, with travel across Northern Ireland

Reports to: Market Manager

Salary: Up to £60K PA + Bonus + LTIP + Benefits

Be Part of Something Big. Join the Wingstop Team.

At Wingstop, we’re not just in the chicken business, we’re in the flavour business. Creating unforgettable experiences for our customers and team is what we do best, and we’ve got the accolades to prove it (Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, 2025 & 2026 and Deliveroo’s Restaurant of the Year). But our mission remains simple: BRING THE FLAVOUR.

We’re entering an exciting new chapter of growth in Ireland and are looking for a Northern Ireland based District Manager to help lead the way.

This is a rare opportunity to join the business at a hugely exciting stage of growth and play a key role in establishing and growing the Wingstop brand across Ireland. As District Manager, you’ll lead multiple restaurants across the region, driving operational excellence, developing high-performing teams, and ensuring every guest experience reflects the Wingstop brand.

You’ll oversee all aspects of restaurant performance including People, Standards, Product and Safety, while working closely with senior leadership to shape the future of the business in ROI.

Why Wingstop?

At Wingstop, we believe in rewarding and investing in our people. Here’s what we offer:

• Industry-leading quarterly bonus opportunities
• Long-term incentive plan (LTIP) rewarding performance and growth
• Mileage and travel support
• Employee discount when dining with friends and family
• Structured onboarding and industry-leading training programmes
• Career progression opportunities within a fast-growing global brand
• Flexible and dynamic working culture
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Recognition events, conferences, and team celebrations
• Access to retail, lifestyle and wellbeing discounts
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Private healthcare and wellbeing support

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading, coaching and developing General Managers and restaurant teams across your district
• Driving sales, profitability and operational performance across multiple sites
• Building a strong people-first culture focused on engagement, retention and development
• Supporting the growth and expansion of Wingstop across the Republic of Ireland
• Ensuring consistently high standards across customer experience, food quality and compliance
• Using commercial insight and operational data to identify opportunities and improve performance
• Creating succession plans and developing future leaders within the business
• Partnering with senior leadership to support strategic growth plans across the market

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a multi-site leadership role within QSR, hospitality or fast-paced retail
• A strong track record of driving operational and commercial performance
• Passionate about people development, coaching and building high-performing teams
• Strong understanding of P&L management, KPIs and operational standards
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Highly organised, adaptable and solutions focused
• Ideally a minimum of 2 years’ experience managing multiple locations

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At Wingstop, we celebrate individuality and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments, we’ll be happy to help.

Ready to Bring the Flavour?

If you’re looking for an opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing brands in hospitality and help shape the future of Wingstop in Ireland, we’d love to hear from you.

Skills

People Management