District Manager - UK, North West

Wendy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wendy's in the United Kingdom is seeking a District Manager who will lead, inspire and drive results across a cluster of about five restaurants.

You’ll recruit and develop store managers, coach teams on service, quality and safety, analyse P&L, and implement improvements to boost profitability. This hands-on leadership role requires flexibility across all dayparts, with weekends, and a track record of building strong teams.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in multi-site restaurant management.
• Proven leadership and people development skills.
• Experience managing across all dayparts and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Grow Amazing People – Recruit, develop, and inspire top talent.
• Drive Operational Excellence – Visit restaurants, coach teams, and improve quality, service and cleanliness across five sites.
• Boost Profitability – Analyze P&Ls, hit budgets and control costs.
• Champion Safety & Compliance – Enforce health and safety standards and retrain where needed.
• Lead with Impact – Manage special projects to move the business forward.

Skills

Multi-site Mgmt

Leadership

People development

Weekend availability

Job description

Lead the way – keep it fresh at Wendy’s!

Are you ready to lead, inspire and make an impact? At Wendy’s, we’re looking for a District Manager who’s passionate about people, obsessed with operational excellence, and driven to deliver results. This is not just a job – it’s a chance to be a brand ambassador, a coach, and a strategic leader who shapes the future of our restaurants.

What You'll Do

• Grow Amazing People – Recruit, develop, and inspire top talent. You’ll create a pipeline of future leaders, provide feedback that matters, and make sure every manager has the tools to succeed.
• Drive Operational Excellence – Visit restaurants, coach teams, and raise the bar on quality, service and cleanliness. You’ll spot opportunities and implement improvements that make a real difference. Overseeing a group of around 5 restaurants.
• Boost Profitability – Hit budgets, beat last years numbers and keep costs in check. You’ll analyze P&L’s, support marketing initiatives and ensure every guest leaves happy.
• Champion Safety & Compliance – Protect our brand by enforcing health and safety standards. You’ll audit, coach and retrain where needed – because safety is nonnegotiable
• Lead with Impact – Take on special projects and other duties that keep our business moving forward.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: At least 2 years in multi-site restaurant management. You know what it takes to run multiple locations successfully
• Leadership: A proven track record of building great teams and being hands on then needed
• Flexibility: A 45-hour week with availability across all day parts and weekends
• Bonus Points: Experience opening new sites and solving complex problems

Why Wendy's?

Because we are more than just fresh square burgers – we’re a team that values growth, innovation, and fun. You’ll have the freedom to lead, the support to succeed and the opportunity to make a real impact.