District Manager

Scooter's Coffee; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Enterprises, LLC, a Scooter's Coffee franchisee, seeks a District Manager to lead 4–6 locations with strong leadership, development, and operational excellence. You will coach Store Managers, drive sales, manage budgets, and ensure brand standards across the district.

This hands-on leadership role requires travel throughout Western Nebraska, including Grand Island, North Platte, Kearney, and surrounding communities, delivering exceptional guest experiences and developing future leaders.

Qualifications

• Must have proven leadership of multiple locations or teams.
• Experience coaching, developing, and holding teams accountable.
• Strong problem solving, organizational, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable analyzing data to drive decisions.
• Willingness to travel regularly within Western Nebraska.
• Ability to set and execute a district-level strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support 4-6 Scooter's Coffee locations within an assigned district.
• Recruit, train, develop, and retain high-performing Store Managers and leadership teams.
• Build a strong leadership pipeline by identifying and developing future leaders.
• Provide regular coaching, feedback, accountability, and recognition to support team growth and performance.
• Foster a positive, engaging culture that reflects Freedom Enterprises' and Scooter's Coffee's Mission Statement and Core Values.
• Travel regularly throughout the district to support stores and teams.

Skills

Proven leadership experience

Coaching & development

People management

Operational leadership

Budget & financial acumen

Communication skills

Data-driven decision making

Travel willingness

Strategic planning

Excel / Google Workspace

Tools

Excel

Google Workspace

Job description

As a District Manager for Freedom Enterprises, LLC, a proud Scooter's Coffee franchisee, you are responsible for leading multiple Scooter's Coffee locations through strong leadership, talent development, operational excellence, and financial performance. More than just overseeing stores, you'll serve as a coach, mentor, problem solver, and business leader, helping teams create amazing experiences for every customer and employee they interact with.

District Managers partner closely with Store Managers to build high-performing teams, drive sales growth, develop future leaders, and ensure every store consistently delivers on Scooter's Coffee's mission of creating an amazing experience for each life we touch. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who thrives in fast‑paced environments, enjoys tackling challenges, celebrates team successes, and is passionate about helping people grow while brewing success throughout their district.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead and support 4-6 Scooter's Coffee locations within an assigned district.

• Recruit, train, develop, and retain high-performing Store Managers and leadership teams.

• Build a strong leadership pipeline by identifying and developing future leaders.

• Provide regular coaching, feedback, accountability, and recognition to support team growth and performance.

• Foster a positive, engaging culture that reflects Freedom Enterprises' and Scooter's Coffee's Mission Statement and Core Values.

Operations & Brand Excellence

• Ensure all stores consistently execute company operating standards and the 3 Amazings: Amazing People, Amazing Drinks, and Amazingly Fast service.

• Maintain high standards for customer service, cleanliness, organization, food safety, and brand presentation.

• Conduct regular store visits, working alongside teams to coach, support, and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Remove operational barriers and implement solutions that improve efficiency, speed, and guest satisfaction.

Business Performance

• Drive sales growth, profitability, and overall district performance.

• Monitor key performance indicators and financial results, utilizing data to identify trends and opportunities.

• Develop and execute action plans that improve operational performance, staffing, retention, and profitability.

• Manage budgets and resources responsibly while supporting company growth objectives.

Communication & Leadership

• Communicate company goals, initiatives, and expectations clearly and consistently.

• Build strong relationships with Store Managers, support teams, vendors, and company leadership.

• Lead with positivity, professionalism, accountability, and a solutions-focused mindset.

• Adapt to changing business needs and travel regularly throughout the district to support stores and teams.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience managing multiple locations, departments, or teams.

• Strong coaching, team development, and accountability skills.

• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making abilities.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace.

• Ability to analyze business performance and make data-driven decisions.

• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work independently.

• Strategic planning and execution skills.

• Ability to hold yourself and others accountable to high standards.

• Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout Western Nebraska, including Ogallala, North Platte, Kearney, Lexington, and surrounding communities.

What Success Looks Like

Successful District Managers create environments where both people and businesses thrive. They develop strong leaders, build engaged teams, maintain exceptional operational standards, and consistently drive business results while living out the values of Integrity, Love, Humility, and Courage.

Travel Requirement

This is a field-based leadership position requiring regular travel between stores throughout the district, including Ogallala, North Platte, Kearney, Lexington, Grand Island and surrounding areas.

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