Area Coach

KBP Brands; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly auto allowance

Phone allowance

Performance-based recognition

Job summary

KBP Brands is seeking an Area Coach to lead and develop restaurant leadership teams across multiple locations in the market. This role focuses on coaching RGMs, improving operations, and delivering strong guest experiences.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of multi-unit restaurant leadership, strong coaching abilities, and a willingness to travel regularly. A track record of building capability and accountability is essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of successful restaurant leadership with direct operational and financial accountability.
• Multi-unit leadership experience preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly between restaurant locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach approximately 6-9 restaurant leadership teams within your market.
• Travel between restaurants within your market for hands-on leadership in the field.
• Drive sales, profitability, labor performance, and overall business results across the area.
• Conduct regular restaurant visits to provide coaching, reinforce standards, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with leaders to create action plans that improve operational performance and guest satisfaction.
• Support hiring, onboarding, retention, and development of restaurant leadership talent.
• Use performance data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Hold leaders accountable for achieving goals while providing coaching and support.

Skills

Leadership

People development

Coaching

Travel readiness

Communication

Job description

Are you a proven restaurant leader who knows how to develop great teams, drive strong business results, and build future leaders? KBP is looking for an Area Coach (AC) to lead approximately 6-9 restaurants within a market area. In this role, you'll coach and develop Restaurant General Managers (RGMs), strengthen leadership teams, and drive operational excellence across multiple locations. As an Area Coach, you'll spend time where it matters most—in the restaurants. You'll partner with leaders to improve performance, develop talent, solve operational challenges, and create great experiences for both employees and guests. Success in this role comes from building strong leaders, creating accountability, and delivering consistent business results. If you enjoy developing people, solving problems, and making an impact across multiple restaurants, we'd love to talk with you.

What Kbp Brings To The Table

KBP is a leading restaurant franchise group. Our vision is simple: be a great place to work, a great place to eat, and a great place to own. In just 20 years we've grown to more than 1,000 restaurants across 30+ states, and we're still growing. We seek leaders who share our values and are passionate about inclusion, growth, and building a positive culture. If you want to join an energetic, entrepreneurial company with countless opportunities for personal, professional, and financial growth, a career with KBP Brands is the right fit for you.

• Monthly auto and phone allowance
• Annual recognition program for top-performing Area Coaches
• Bi-annual Area Coach Conference with leaders from across the organization
• Structured Area Coach onboarding program, including mentorship and executive coaching
• Opportunities across 30+ states with a growing organization
• More than 50% of our restaurant leadership promotions come from within
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• A people-first culture focused on growth, accountability, and development

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, and additional voluntary benefits. To learn more about our benefits, visit https://kbpbenefits.com/

What You'll Do

• Lead and coach approximately 6-9 restaurant leadership teams within your market.
• This role requires regular travel between restaurants within your market and active, hands-on leadership in the field.
• Drive sales, profitability, labor performance, and overall business results across the area.
• Conduct regular restaurant visits to provide coaching, reinforce standards, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with leaders to create action plans that improve operational performance, guest satisfaction, and team engagement.
• Support hiring, onboarding, retention, and development of restaurant leadership talent.
• Use performance data and operational metrics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Hold leaders accountable for achieving business goals while providing the support and coaching needed for success.
• Ensure restaurants consistently execute brand standards, food safety practices, and operational procedures.

What We're Looking For

• 3-5 years of successful restaurant leadership experience, including direct operational and financial accountability.
• Multi-unit leadership experience preferred.
• Proven ability to coach, develop, and retain high-performing leaders and teams.
• Strong business acumen, including experience managing labor, profitability, and restaurant performance metrics.
• Ability to influence others, solve problems, and drive results through people.
• Strong communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to travel regularly between restaurant locations.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driving requirements.

Whether your goal is to continue growing as a multi-unit leader or advance into larger operational leadership roles, KBP provides the support, development, and opportunities to help you get there.

Compensation:

Offers are based on each candidate's experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, short- and long-term disability, a 401(k) company match, paid time off, life insurance, and AD&D coverage.