District Manager: Lead Multi‑Site Teams to Profit & Quality

Wendy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £55,000

Annual bonus up to 15%

25 paid days off + 8 bank holidays

Free meals on shift

Career growth opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wendy’s in London is seeking a District Manager to lead multiple restaurants, driving operational excellence and people development across sites. You’ll coach General Managers, implement DE&I initiatives, and uphold Wendy’s standards while delivering strong guest experiences.

You’ll focus on recruiting, training, and retention, ensuring safety and quality, and driving profitability across the district. This role demands a 45-hour weekly schedule and a dynamic leadership style.

Qualifications

• Experience: At least 2 years in multi-site restaurant management.
• Leadership: Proven track record of building great teams and being hands-on when needed.
• Flexibility: 45-hour work week with availability across all day parts and weekends.
• Bonus Points: Experience with new site openings and solving complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and staff multiple Wendy's restaurants in the Greater London area, building diverse, strong teams and talent plans.
• Provide feedback, celebrate successes, and support performance development.
• Attract, develop, and retain talent; promote a culture of recognition and inclusion.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience and a smooth onboarding journey, with DE&I initiatives.
• Maintain a high-quality Training Restaurant to develop future leaders.
• Create a food safety culture; ensure compliance with policies and health/sanitation regulations.
• Plan store visits with management to drive quality improvements and product standards.
• Conduct monthly business reviews to improve performance and set goals.
• Leverage labor/food cost tools to improve profitability.
• Maintain a profit mindset and manage store budgets to hit targets.
• Monitor food and labor costs using P&L and take corrective actions.
• Protect Wendy’s brand and assets through policy compliance and store inspections.
• Coach and retrain managers to improve performance.
• Lead with impact by taking on special projects and developing General Managers.
• Develops General Managers to maximize contributions and promotability.

Skills

Multi-site restaurant management

Job description

Wendy’s in London is seeking a District Manager to lead multiple restaurants, driving operational excellence and people development across sites. You’ll coach General Managers, implement DE&I initiatives, and uphold Wendy’s standards while delivering strong guest experiences.

You’ll focus on recruiting, training, and retention, ensuring safety and quality, and driving profitability across the district. This role demands a 45-hour weekly schedule and a dynamic leadership style.