District Manager

AES Restaurant Group, LLC; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Company car

Performance-based bonuses

Employee discounts

Free meals while working

Flexible schedule

Job summary

A leading restaurant franchise in Athens, GA, is hiring an experienced Area Supervisor (District Manager) to oversee restaurant operations across the Athens region. This role demands strong leadership skills, operational expertise, and a knack for developing successful teams. Responsibilities encompass daily operations, staff coaching, and ensuring high performance and safety standards. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of supervisory experience in QSR and is comfortable in a fast-paced environment. Competitive compensation and benefits include paid time off and performance-based bonuses.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of multi-unit or supervisory leadership in QSR.
• Proven success developing and coaching managers.
• Ability to lead diverse teams and drive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations across assigned Athens-area restaurants.
• Coach, train, and develop managers to strengthen performance.
• Ensure operational excellence and food safety.

Skills

Multi-unit leadership

Operational knowledge

Coaching managers

Emotional intelligence

Communication skills

Organized

Job description

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AES Restaurant Group, LLC provided pay range

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Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

• Annual Bonus
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• District Manager

AES Restaurant Group, LLC Athens, Georgia, United States (On-site)

AES Restaurant Group – Arby’s Franchise | Athens, GA

About AES

AES Restaurant Group is one of the largest and most respected Arby’s franchise organizations in the country, operating 344 restaurants across 17 states. Our culture is people-first, development-focused, and grounded in strong leadership. We take pride in running high-performing restaurants and growing leaders from within.

Position Overview

We’re looking for an experienced Area Supervisor (District Manager) to oversee restaurant operations across the Athens, GA region. This role is ideal for a strong operator who thrives in a fast-paced environment, develops teams with intention, and knows how to drive performance across multiple locations. You’ll be the key leadership link between our restaurant teams and the broader organization, ensuring every store delivers on safety, service, and operational excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Lead daily operations across assigned Athens-area restaurants
• Coach, train, and develop managers to strengthen performance
• Ensure operational excellence, food safety, and consistent guest experience
• Approve schedules to maintain proper staffing levels
• Oversee inventory, ordering, and cost-control processes
• Partner with leadership on performance strategies and improvement plans
• Resolve escalated guest issues and support restaurant teams
• Build a positive, growth-minded culture across your district

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of multi-unit or supervisory leadership in QSR
• Strong operational knowledge and shift-management experience
• Proven success developing and coaching managers
• High emotional intelligence and strong communication skills
• Ability to lead diverse teams and drive outcomes across multiple locations
• Organized, results-driven, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Paid time off + paid training
• Company car
• Performance-based bonuses
• Employee discounts + free meals while working
• Flexible schedule (approximately 5.5 days / 50–55 hours per week)

Location

This position requires regular travel between restaurants in the Athens, GA region.

AES Restaurant Group, LLC, and its affiliates, are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by law.