District Manager

Arby's, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspire is seeking a District Manager to lead General Managers and management teams across multiple restaurants in the North Atlanta area. You will drive customer service excellence, sales growth, and profitability while upholding brand values and policies.

You will mentor leaders, ensure staffing and training, and monitor compliance with food safety, quality, and operations standards. Strong strategic thinking and communication are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in multi-unit or corporate restaurant environments.
• Strong regulatory and food-safety knowledge relevant to local laws.
• Proven ability to drive sales, manage P&L and labor targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead GM and management teams to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Provide operational support and strategic planning to maximize sales/profit.
• Coach teams on food safety, product quality, and speed of service.
• Ensure staffing levels and succession planning for growth.
• Conduct monthly business reviews focusing on profitability and KPIs.
• Demonstrate situational leadership and drive performance improvements.
• Oversee marketing plan execution and staff training.
• Audit inventories and maintain equipment per brand requirements.

Skills

People leadership

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Strategic planning

Financial acumen

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2-Year Degree preferred

Tools

Restaurant mgmt software

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

District Manager Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

District Managers will be responsible for effectively leading General Managers and management teams to provide exceptional customer service and attain sales and profit goals, working within the framework of company values and policies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. 1. Build a culture of People First through engagement, recognition, and living the company values. Ensure a bench of top performers by effectively executing training and development programs, implementing robust succession plans, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the team.
2. 2. Drive sales and profit performance by providing support and operational expertise, creating a strategic calendar aligned with period and quarterly goals to maximize time and show progress, connecting with restaurants to discuss daily business performance conversations, teaching and coaching on expectations.
3. 3. Increase sales by teaching and coaching teams to provide outstanding food safety, product quality, friendliness, cleanliness, accuracy, and speed of service – measure by conducting CMX audits on each restaurant per required timelines by brand.
4. 4. Ensure that restaurants are properly staffed at all levels with high-quality, well-trained, friendly teams. At the same time, actively recruit and hire for management vacancies while also building and maintaining a robust talent bench to support future growth. Ensuring schedules are written to hit labor targets without sacrificing customer service.
5. 5. Attain Annual Operating Plan by conducting monthly business reviews to ensure profitability. Focusing on P&L analysis, scorecards, food and labor attainment of restaurants using proactive data insights, reviewing weekly, period and quarterly financials/KPIs ensuring controls are in place and reported numbers are accurate. Communicate effectively regarding manager performance, action plans, progress, and opportunities. Hold outliers accountable to defined goals for continued improvement.
6. 6. Provide situational leadership by engendering excitement, enthusiasm, a positive mental attitude, and commitment to company objectives. Set an example by maintaining an excellent working knowledge and a high level of proficiency in the performance of all phases of restaurant operations.
7. 7. Ensure all marketing plans are executed, including proper installation of marketing materials and menu elements, in-store and online. Schedule and lead all new product training.
8. 8. Audit inventory at each restaurant per brand requirements. Ensure that correct inventory levels are kept, and all equipment is maintained in excellent condition through the use of approved vendors.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Preferred: 2-Year Degree preferred

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum: 6+ years of experience with any combination of restaurant management operations experience and education. Certified in any provincial or local food and/or alcohol handling where required.
• Preferred: Leadership experience within a corporate structure, at least 2 years as General Manager, experience in multi-unit restaurant environment, and experience working in a growth organization.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates ability to develop and execute strategic planning, organization and financial acumen that drives business growth and profitability across multiple locations.
• Experience in leading and developing high-performing teams, including building a strong talent management and bench planning strategy. Creating a talent pipeline, attracting, and retaining top talent, and fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.
• Excellent communication with effective messaging and interpersonal skills, having the ability to influence and interact effectively with all levels of the organization, external partners, and customers.
• Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations related to food safety, labor laws, and licensing. Alcohol compliance for relevant brands.
• Experience in driving operational excellence, customer service, and continuous improvement, including developing and implementing best practices, standard operating procedures, and performance metrics.
• Advanced strategic problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions quickly in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, detail-oriented and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
• Proficiency in a range of technology applications, including restaurant management software, and Microsoft suite: Outlook, Excell, and PowerPoint.
• Flexibility to work all shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and to travel as needed to support business needs.
• Ability to perform all functions at the restaurant level, including long periods of walking, standing on hard surfaces, bending, stooping, twisting, lifting products and supplies weighing 45 pounds.
• The repetitive use of hands and arms to reach for, grasp, and manipulate objects is required. Finger dexterity is required for cash register and computer use. Tolerate constant exposure to cold and hot restaurant equipment. Tolerate moderate to loud noise throughout the day.

DIRECT REPORTS

General Manager

TRAVEL REQUIRED

Valid Driver's License and ability to drive to locations per brand requirements. Must be able to spend at least 75% of their time working in their assigned restaurants in the North Atlanta, GA area.

Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 per year The salary range above represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual placement within this range will vary based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, and location.

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About Inspire

Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,300 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide. We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.

When you work at Arby's, it’s more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to prioritize your growth and development while having a ton of fun. We're proud of the food we serve. Our goal is to be the best in the business, and we can't do that without great people like you!