District Manager

Vibe Restaurants; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wingstop – Vibe Restaurants seeks an Area Operations Coach to oversee operations within an assigned wing of restaurants. This full-time exempt role reports to the Director of Operations and drives productivity and operational excellence.

The candidate will own KPIs and financial performance, manage budgeting/forecasting, and ensure managers meet performance standards. Expect frequent restaurant visits and leadership development of managers.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferable.
• Two to four years of multi-unit food-service experience recommended.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of catering, food preparation, and planning; general computer literacy (Word/Excel).

Responsibilities

• Own KPIs and financial performance for your wing, including budgeting and forecasting; hold General Managers accountable.
• Support staffing, succession planning, and development of managers.
• Plan monthly calendar; spend at least four days per week in restaurants; conduct bi-weekly in-person one-on-ones with GMs and two weekly huddle calls.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Area Operations Coach (District Manager)

Wingstop – Vibe Restaurants is seeking an Area Operations Coach to be responsible for all operations within an assigned "wing" of restaurants. This is a full-time exempt position that reports to the Director of Operations. We're looking for a leader who can ensure that all managers and team members work together to achieve the highest standards of productivity and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Performance & KPIs: You will own the key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial performance for your wing. This includes leveraging company and corporate systems, conducting business meetings, and using coaching to improve restaurant performance. You will also be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and holding General Managers accountable for their performance.
• People Development: You will support staffing and succession planning by advising on retention and turnover and helping to create and execute succession plans. You'll also support the development of managers to foster their personal and professional growth.
• Purposeful Planning: You will create a monthly calendar and spend a minimum of four days per week in restaurants, ensuring you visit all dayparts weekly (opening, mid, and night). You will also conduct in-person, bi-weekly one-on-ones with General Managers and two huddle calls per week.

Qualifications & Requirements

• You must be 18 years of age or older
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and a college degree is preferable
• Two to four years of multi-unit experience in food service is recommended
• We're looking for someone with strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills who can prioritize tasks, solve problems, and work effectively with limited supervision
• You should also have knowledge of catering, food preparation, and planning, as well as a general knowledge of computer functions like Word and Excel

Physical Demands & Work Environment

This is a fast-paced role that requires you to frequently stand, walk, and sit. You must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The work environment is moderate to loud and can be hectic with occasional periods of big workloads. You should be able to withstand changes in temperature, steam, and heat in a confined area. You may also be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.