District Manager

Saltedinc; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Unlimited PTO

Health, Dental & Vision

401k with employer match

Job summary

Salted is seeking a District Manager to oversee multiple kitchen locations in Texas in a hybrid-remote capacity, with travel across Dallas, Austin, and Houston. You will partner with Regional leadership to hire, coach, and develop Kitchen Managers while driving operational excellence and customer experience.

The role requires strong leadership with 5+ years in restaurant management, 2+ years in multi-unit leadership across 4+ sites, and a willingness to travel up to 75%.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of restaurant or kitchen management experience.
• 2+ years of multi-unit leadership managing 4+ locations.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% across Texas.
• Proven track record of achieving financial, operational, and people development goals.
• Strong coaching and leadership development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Kitchen Managers and develop leaders across multiple locations.
• Oversee daily operations and ensure compliance with standards and food safety.
• Analyze financial performance to improve sales, labor, and costs.
• Drive continuous improvement based on customer feedback and audits.

Skills

Operational leadership

Coaching & development

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Communication excellence

Job description

Join the largest delivery-first restaurant group in the United States!

Location: This is a hybrid-remote role with expected travel throughout Texas, primarily Dallas, Austin and Houston.
Schedule: Full-Time
Salary: $110,000 - $116,000 annual salary + Period Bonuses

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus program with profit share
• Unlimited PTO
• Medical, Dental, & Vision plan for full-time team members
• 401k with up to a 4% employer match after one year

District Manager Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Partner with the Regional Director to hire, coach, and develop Kitchen Managers and other leaders.
• Build strong teams by providing ongoing coaching, feedback, and development.
• Support succession planning and talent development across assigned kitchens.

Operations Excellence

• Oversee the daily operations and performance of multiple kitchen locations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, food safety standards, and operational expectations.
• Monitor execution and coach teams to maintain high standards of quality, consistency, and customer experience.
• Conduct regular kitchen visits and operational audits to assess performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

Business Performance

• Partner with Kitchen Managers to analyze financial performance and identify opportunities to improve sales, labor, food cost, and profitability.
• Review operational metrics and customer feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Support the successful execution of company initiatives, training programs, and operational rollouts.

District Manager Requirements

• Strong operational leadership experience in restaurants, hospitality, or food service, with a passion for coaching teams and developing leaders.
• Minimum of 5 years of restaurant or kitchen management experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of multi-unit leadership experience managing 4 or more locations. QSR, fast casual, ghost kitchen, or delivery-first experience preferred.
• Proven track record of achieving financial, operational, and people development goals.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and hold leaders accountable while building a strong culture of ownership.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly throughout Texas, including overnight travel as needed. Travel may represent up to 75% of the work week.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Highly organized and self-directed, with the ability to build strong partnerships across a fast-moving, distributed organization.

Who We Are:

At Salted, we're leading the charge to build the next generation of the restaurant industry. We focus on making better-for-you cuisine accessible while offering clean-label, plant-driven, and most importantly – delicious food. Join us in shaping the future of the restaurant industry and be part of our innovative culinary journey!

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company.

Salted is an equal-opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive team. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].