District Manager

Applebee's; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

401(k) options

Complimentary meals

Polos for managers

Daily Pay

Internal promotions

Job summary

Freebirds World Burrito is seeking a Regional Manager to support the chain's rapid growth in Temple, TX. This role links headquarters with regional branches, ensuring policy adherence, sales focus, and strong customer relations across sites.

You will lead a team across multiple units, oversee daily operations, and drive performance. Requires 75% travel, Food Safety Manager Certification, and a valid driver’s license with insurance.

Qualifications

• Multi-unit restaurant management experience preferred.
• Proficient in restaurant operations, front/back of house, and POS systems.
• Experience leading teams with measurable performance.
• Strong decision-making, prioritization, and timelines understanding.
• Excellent communication, influence, and negotiation skills; motivate teams.
• Knowledge of training, recruiting, and task delegation in a restaurant.
• Willingness to travel 75% within home and surrounding markets.
• Must hold Food Safety Manager Certification at hire.
• Must have a valid state driver’s license and auto insurance at hire.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the key link between headquarters and regional branches.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and guidelines.
• Drive sales focus and build productive customer relations in the region.
• Oversee day-to-day regional operations and policy execution.

Skills

Multi-unit management

Restaurant operations

Team leadership

Decision-making

Communication & negotiation

Training & recruiting

Travel 75%

Food Safety Manager Certification

Driver’s license & insurance

POS systems familiarity

Tools

POS systems

Job description

You can only go up from here! Freebirds is in rapid growth as we are doubling our number of restaurants. We care about our tribe and guests, as we were certified as a Great Place To Work for 2024. Be BOLD, be YOU, fly with us!

What You’ll Get (Benefits):

• Competitive compensation with eligibility for a bonus – we aim to recognize your dedication and hard work.
• Comprehensive benefits package encompassing medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and 401(k) options – ensuring you and your loved ones are well cared for.
• Complimentary meals and polos for managers
• Daily Pay Option – Access your earnings before payday with our Earned Wage app.
• Opportunities for advancement and growth within our organization – we strive for an 80% internal promotion rate

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):

As a Regional Manager, you will play a crucial role in supporting our team. Your primary responsibilities include acting as the key link between the headquarters and the assigned region’s branches, staying up-to-date with company policies, ensuring focus on increased sales, and building productive customer relations. The successful candidate will be in charge of the region’s day-to-day operations and will carry out company policies and guidelines.

What You’ll Bring (Requirements):

• Multi-unit restaurant management experience in fast-casual restaurant concepts, preferred
• Proficient in restaurant operations, front/ back of house, and point of sale systems
• Experienced in leading a team through objective measures of performance
• Advanced understanding of the decision-making process, deliverable prioritization, and timelines
• Advanced ability to communicate, influence, and negotiate decisions while motivating assigned teams
• Strong understanding of restaurant functions, including training, recruiting, and delegating certain tasks
• Requires 75% travel within the home and surrounding markets
• Able to withstand comfortably the physical demands of a retail environment.
• Must have Food Safety Manager Certification upon hire
• Must have a valid state driver’s license and insurance upon hire

2320 S. 31st street Ste 100, Temple, TX, 76504