District Manager

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

STD

Mileage reimbursement

15 days PTO

401(k) with match

Job summary

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q is seeking a District Manager of QSR Operations to lead 3–5 locations with GMs reporting. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on restaurant operations, not an administrative position.

The role requires strong QSR leadership experience, significant drive-through expertise, and a proven ability to coach teams and drive results. Availability for extended hours and weekends is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience leading 3–5 locations with GMs reporting.
• Background in Quick Service Restaurants.
• Significant drive-through experience.
• Strong business acumen; able to coach and drive results.
• Hands-on leadership style; not an administrative role.
• Must be able to taste and handle all menu items.

Responsibilities

• Spend time in locations working alongside direct reports and teams.
• Role requires availability for long hours, including peak days and holidays.

Skills

Leadership

QSR leadership

Drive-through experience

Coaching/mentoring

Hands-on leadership

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.