District Manager

The Root Restaurant & Bar; Bound Brook Junction (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Blaze Pizza is seeking a District Manager to lead several units within a state, driving sales, service, and operational excellence. You will supervise restaurant leaders, coordinate with the corporate office, and guide daily operations across the district in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a track record of managing multi-unit teams, strong leadership, and the ability to develop talent, execute sales plans, and ensure exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of leadership experience in a multi-unit restaurant environment.
• Experience overseeing and supporting Restaurant Managers in an area.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management staff and develop top talent within our restaurants.
• Serve as liaison between District units and the corporate office with strong communication.
• Drive daily sales, marketing plans and unit operations including COGS and labor.
• Motivate and develop General Managers and restaurant teams to achieve excellence.
• Lead efforts to maximize sales and profits through outstanding guest service.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-unit mgmt

P&L mgmt

Customer service

Communication

Tools

Windows skills

Job description

Our Blaze Pizza Franchise is seeking dedicated District Managers who will instill a positive and upbeat attitude while lead teams that create lively, fun guest interactions daily.At Blaze Pizza, Individuality, Quality, Speed and Fire are key to the success of our company and our team. A Blaze District Manager is an important ingredient to the success of our dynamic organization. We’re looking to enhance our management staff with the industry’s best professionals - individuals who share our commitment to exceptional customer service, quality food and fast service.

District Manager Summary: As a Blaze Pizza District Manager, you are responsible for the success of several units within a state. As an integral part of the success of our business, the District Manager is supported with the tools needed to succeed and grow in our Blaze Pizza organization.

Responsibilities:

Oversee our management staff and develop top talent within our restaurants.

Serve as the liaison between your District units and the corporate office ensuring strong communication.

Strong focus on daily sales, marketing plans and unit operations including costs of goods sold, labor, and guest relations.

Highly skilled in guest relations, business and financial management, and motivating teams.

Maximize sales and profits by setting the standard of excellent customer service.

Supervises, train, motivate and develop General Managers and management teams to achieve operational excellence.

Exemplifies a continual sense of excellence striving to perform quality improvements.

Supports the cultural initiatives of the Company and drives the Blaze Pizza Training principles.

Audit and review management teams for sales-building plans, people development and operational issues.

Implements annual strategic plan for area restaurants.

Conducts regular performance reviews; cash, sales and labor audits.

Ensures franchise standards are enforced and met.

Qualifications:

3-5+ years of experience in a leadership role managing multi-units preferably in a restaurant environment.

Some experience overseeing and supporting Restaurant Managers in an assigned area.

Ability to attract, develop, and retain high performing work teams.

Outstanding leadership skills and be able to motivate a diverse team.

Possess exceptional customer service and verbal communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team of restaurant managers in a fast-paced environment.

Must be able to manage a P&L and execute a sales plan.

Ability to work a 50-hour work week.

Strong math skills and Windows-based computer skills.

Blaze Pizza Benefits - What’s in it for you:

We offer competitive salaries, schedules that fit your life, exciting work environment! We aredeeply committed to excellence and reward our leaders for their strong performance!

Career growth opportunities & Bonus potential.

Receive flexible scheduling with the ability to request time off.

Earned Paid Time Off.