Area Coach

Workstream; Arundel (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

PTO (vacation, holidays, sick)

Employee discounts

Company vehicle or car allowance

Job summary

Taco Bell is seeking an experienced Area Coach to oversee multiple restaurant locations as District Manager for a fast casual dining brand. You will lead leadership development, ensure consistent guest experiences, and drive profitability across locations.

Responsibilities include coaching store leaders, implementing company standards, and analyzing performance metrics to improve outcomes. This role requires strong communication and strategic planning, with a focus on operational excellence and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of multi-unit or district-level experience in restaurant or food service management.
• Proven track record of developing high-performing teams.
• Improving guest satisfaction and retention.
• Driving sales and profitability.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Deep understanding of restaurant operations and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, coach, and develop Restaurant Managers and Assistant Managers.
• Build a strong leadership pipeline and succession plan across locations.
• Hold management teams accountable for performance and results.
• Ensure consistent execution of company standards, including food safety, quality, and facility maintenance.
• Drive operational improvements through adherence to systems and processes.
• Lead the rollout and execution of new products and initiatives.
• Ensure a consistent, high-quality customer experience across all locations.
• Respond promptly and effectively to guest concerns.
• Coach teams to exceed guest expectations.
• Analyze sales, labor, and cost trends to identify opportunities.
• Develop and execute strategies to improve profitability.
• Establish and monitor KPIs.
• Set clear expectations and measurable goals for each location.
• Track and improve employee satisfaction, retention, and engagement.
• Drive a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Multi-unit management

Leadership development

People coaching

Operational excellence

Guest experience

Financial analysis

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Problem solving

Job description

District Manager – Multi-Unit (Fast Casual Dining)

A large and rapidly growing casual dining franchisee is seeking an experienced Area Coach (District Manager) to oversee multiple restaurant locations. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, developing leadership talent, ensuring consistent guest experiences, and maximizing financial performance.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term & long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time)
• Employee discounts
• Company Vehicle or Car Allowance

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Talent Development

• Recruit, coach, and develop Restaurant Managers and Assistant Managers
• Build a strong leadership pipeline and succession plan across locations
• Hold management teams accountable for performance and results

Operational Excellence

• Ensure consistent execution of company standards, including food safety, quality, and facility maintenance
• Drive operational improvements through adherence to systems and processes
• Lead the rollout and execution of new products and initiatives

Guest Experience

• Ensure a consistent, high-quality customer experience across all locations
• Respond promptly and effectively to guest concerns
• Coach teams to exceed guest expectations

Financial Performance

• Analyze sales, labor, and cost trends to identify opportunities
• Develop and execute strategies to improve profitability
• Establish and monitor key performance metrics (KPIs)

Performance Management

• Set clear expectations and measurable goals for each location
• Track and improve employee satisfaction, retention, and engagement
• Drive a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of multi-unit or district-level experience in restaurant or food service management
• Proven track record of:
• Developing high-performing teams
• Improving guest satisfaction and retention
• Driving sales and profitability
• Strong leadership, coaching, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Deep understanding of restaurant operations and industry best practices

Compensation & Benefits

• Bonus Program (performance-based)
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Company phone or phone allowance
• Spending Card for work-related expenses

Schedule

• Primarily Monday-Friday
• Weekends and evenings as needed based on business demands

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

At Taco Bell, we’ve had innovation on our mind since Glen Bell started serving tacos at the first location in 1962 in Downey, California. Since then, we’ve grown to be a culture-centric, lifestyle brand that provides craveable, affordable Mexican-inspired food with bold flavors. Not only do we provide breakthrough value, we offer quality ingredients and are the first QSR restaurant to offer American Vegetarian Association (AVA)-certified menu items.