District Manager

Five Guys; Lancing; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Pension scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Long service awards

Electric car scheme

Job summary

Five Guys in the United Kingdom seeks an accomplished District Manager to lead multiple high-volume restaurants, driving performance, pace, quality and consistency. You’ll own district results, support GMs, and promote strong execution during peak trading periods.

You will coach and develop General Managers, build resilient teams and foster a positive, fast-paced culture that motivates staff and delivers exceptional customer experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven multi-site leadership experience in QSR environments.
• Track record of delivering results in high-volume, fast-paced operations.
• Strong commercial acumen across sales, labour and P&L performance.
• Ability to lead, coach and develop high-performing teams.
• Resilient, hands-on and comfortable operating at pace.
• Strong communication, presence and the drive to get things done.

Responsibilities

• Lead the success of multiple Five Guys restaurants, driving performance through people and delivering pace, quality and consistency across high-volume sites.
• Own performance across your district - people, profit and results.
• Lead from the front - spend time in restaurants, supporting GMs and driving standards.
• Deliver strong sales, speed of service and operational excellence.
• Coach and develop General Managers to lead busy, high-performing teams.
• Embed consistent, high-quality execution during peak trading periods.
• Drive behaviours, not just results, creating a culture of accountability and pride.

Skills

Multi-site leadership

QSR experience

Commercial acumen

People development

Fast-paced pace

Job description

We're the burger restaurant with the uncomplicated formula: burgers and fries cooked to perfection, with no frozen ingredients. We've stuck to the same 'perfect and serve' philosophy since our family business began in 1986.

Today, we're still a family at heart. We've got integrity, we bring energy, we're competitive and we get it done - whatever the challenge.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• As a Five Guys District Manager, you'll lead the success of multiple restaurants, driving performance through people and delivering pace, quality and consistency across high-volume, fast-moving sites.
• Own performance across your district - people, profit and results
• Lead from the front - spending time in your restaurants, supporting GMs and driving standards
• Deliver strong sales, speed of service and operational excellence
• Coach and develop General Managers to lead busy, high-performing teams
• Embed consistent, high-quality execution during peak trading periods
• Drive behaviours, not just results, creating a culture of accountability and pride

PEOPLE FIRST CULTURE

• We're all about family, and that starts with you.
• Build and develop strong, resilient teams that thrive in busy environments
• Support clear development and succession plans across your district
• Recruit, retain and engage high-performing teams
• Create a positive, inclusive culture where teams perform at their best

LEAD WITH INTEGRITY

• Lead with energy, pace and a growth mindset
• Keep teams, customers and the brand safe and compliant
• Be a strong operational leader across all day parts, including peak demand
• Build strong relationships across your district and support office

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven multi-site leadership experience in QSR environments
• Track record of delivering results in high-volume, fast-paced operations
• Strong commercial acumen across sales, labour and P&L performance
• Ability to lead, coach and develop high-performing teams
• Resilient, hands-on and comfortable operating at pace
• Strong communication, presence and the drive to get things done

SUCCESS MEASURES

• Strong KPIs across sales, speed of service, labour, customer experience and compliance
• High-performing teams with clear succession pipelines
• Delivery of district P&L, labour targets and profitability
• High engagement and consistent customer satisfaction

REWARDS AND BENEFITS

• Performance-based bonus
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Long service awards
• Electric car scheme