District Manager

Arby's, Inc.; Crestview (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Disability and life insurance

Company discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Prime QSR, an Arby’s Franchise Operator, seeks a District Manager to lead Restaurant Managers and Supervisors across units in the Crestview, FL region. This role drives guest service excellence, sales growth, and profit attainment through strong leadership and hands-on management.

The District Manager will recruit, train, and coach staff, ensure staffing levels, implement marketing plans, and maintain controls.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of Quick Service Restaurant management experience.
• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree in Business or related field preferred.
• Proven track record developing creative, targeted sales-building strategies.
• Strong conflict-resolution skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical ability to work in a restaurant environment, including standing, walking, and lifting as needed.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and profit performance by providing support and operational expertise. Conduct a Daily Business Review on every restaurant call.
• Ensure restaurants are 100% staffed with quality, friendly teams who are scheduled effectively.
• Increase sales by teaching, training, and coaching teams to deliver Quality, Friendliness, Cleanliness, Accuracy, and Speed of Service. Conduct an Area Operations Review quarterly.
• Ensure a bench of A players through training and succession planning.
• Attain the District P&L Budget Plan and ensure profitability through controls and accurate reporting.
• Lead lunch and dinner shifts with strong shift leadership and hands-on district management.
• Recruit and hire management to staff all restaurants and maintain a talent bench.
• Execute marketing plans, install POP and menu boards, and lead new product training.
• Provide leadership with enthusiasm and alignment to Prime QSR’s objectives.
• Audit inventory quarterly, maintain correct levels, and manage equipment with approved vendors.
• Prepare, with GMs, an annual forecast of sales and profits.

Skills

Restaurant management

Sales leadership

Training & coaching

Communication skills

Staff scheduling

Operational excellence

Education

High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

POS systems

Excel

Job description

PRIME QSR

An Arby's Franchise Operator

District Manager

Job Description

• Restaurant Operations


• Full-Time, Exempt

POSITION PURPOSE

To effectively lead Restaurant Managers and Assistant Managers to provide exceptional guest service, grow sales, and attain profit goals — working within the framework and expectations of Prime QSR's values and policies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive sales and profit performance by providing support and operational expertise. Conduct a Daily Business Review on every restaurant call.


• Ensure restaurants are 100% staffed at levels with quality, friendly teams who are scheduled effectively.


• Increase sales by teaching, training, and coaching teams to deliver outstanding Quality, Friendliness, Cleanliness, Accuracy, and Speed of Service. Conduct an Area Operations Review (AOR) at each restaurant every quarter.


• Ensure a bench of \"A\" players through effective execution of all training and development programs and succession planning.


• Attain the District P&L Budget Plan. Ensure profitability of restaurants by reviewing weekly and periodic paperwork to confirm all controls are in place and reported numbers are accurate.


• Work lunch and dinner shifts. Ensure every restaurant delivers exceptional guest service through strong shift leadership, consistent systems, and a hands‑on District Manager approach.


• Recruit and hire management to staff all restaurants, and maintain a bench of talent for future growth.


• Ensure all marketing plans are executed, including proper installation of POP and menu board elements. Schedule and lead all new product training and follow‑up.


• Provide leadership by fostering excitement, enthusiasm, a positive mental attitude, and commitment to Prime QSR's objectives.


• Audit inventory at each restaurant quarterly. Ensure correct inventory levels are maintained and all equipment is kept in excellent condition using approved vendors.


• Prepare, with the participation of General Managers, an annual forecast of sales and profits prior to the start of each year.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum four years of Quick Service Restaurant management experience, including direct supervision of multiple General Managers across restaurant units.


• High school diploma required; bachelor's degree in Business or a related field preferred.


• Proven track record developing creative, targeted sales-building strategies.


• Strong conflict-resolution skills.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Physical ability to work in a restaurant environment, including standing, walking, and lifting as needed.


• Valid driver's license.

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage


• Health Savings Account (HSA)


• Disability and life insurance


• Company discounts


• Career advancement opportunities

OUR VALUES

• Dream Big


• Work Hard


• Get It Done


• Play Fair


• Have Fun


• Make a Difference

Prime QSR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.