District Manager - ROI

Wingstop UK; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading bonus opportunities

LTIP

Mileage & travel support

Employee discount

Structured onboarding & training

Career progression

Flexible working culture

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Wingstop is seeking a District Manager to lead multiple Wingstop restaurants across the ROI. You will drive operational excellence, develop high-performing teams, and ensure guest experiences reflect Wingstop standards.

You will oversee People, Standards, Product and Safety while partnering with senior leadership to shape the future of Wingstop in Ireland. Travel across ROI is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multiple restaurants in high-velocity environments.
• Proven ability to drive guest satisfaction, revenue, and profitability.
• Strong track record in people development and team leadership.
• Experience managing P&L and KPIs across a district.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple Wingstop locations in ROI and drive operational excellence.
• Lead and develop restaurant General Managers and teams.
• Drive sales, profitability and customer experience across the district.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to plan growth and standards.

Skills

Multi-site leadership

People development

P&L management

Operational KPIs

Commercial performance

Job description

Location: Dublin based, with travel across the Republic of Ireland
Reports to: Market Manager
Salary: €70-75k + 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 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 the Republic of Ireland and are looking for our first ever ROI-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.

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
• 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
• 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

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.

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.