District Manager

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q is seeking a District Manager of QSR Operations. This hands-on role will oversee 3-5 locations with GM reports, requiring substantial drive-through leadership experience and a strong, positive business acumen.

You will spend significant time on-site with your teams, coaching and driving results across restaurants. The position emphasizes tasting and managing all menu items, with typical days from 8a-8p or 11a-11p, including Fri/Sat/Sun and holidays.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership in Quick Service Restaurants.
• Proven ability to manage 3-5 locations with GM reports.
• Demonstrated drive-through operational experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead 3-5 locations simultaneously with GMs reporting.
• Spend time in locations working alongside teams and reports.
• Teach, coach & drive results with an hands-on leadership style.
• Ensure menu items can be tasted and handled by the team.
• Support operations during peak hours and holidays.

Skills

QSR leadership

Drive-through experience

Hands-on leadership

Menu tasting/knowledge

Job description

District Manager of QSR Operations

Due to unit growth, we need to add a District Manager. This is a very hands-on role, so I am looking for a leader experienced in leading 3-5 locations simultaneously with GM reports. I am not looking for someone whose background has been significantly larger than this.

You must have QSR leadership in your recent background.

District Manager Compensation:

• Competitive base salary up to 90 base.
• Strong benefits package with health, dental, vision, STD and mileage reimbursement for personal vehicle
• Strong performance-based monthly bonus program
• No crazy late-night hours.
• 15 days PTO and 401(k) with a strong match

District Manager Requirements:

• A very strong work ethic with a positive and winning attitude
• A solid work history in Quick Service Restaurants.
• REQUIRES significant drive-through experience
• Astute business acumen with the ability to teach, coach & drive results
• Hands-on leadership style, this is NOT an administrative role.
• Must be able to taste and handle all menu items.

This is an operations leadership role where your time will be spent in locations working alongside your direct reports and teams.

This role will typically encompass days that run from 8a-8p or 11a-11p and will require availability to include Fri/Sat/Sun and holidays.