District Manager

Firehouse Subs; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance-based bonus

Benefits package

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Direct leadership partnership

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers® in West Columbia, SC seeks a District Manager to lead a portfolio of restaurants. This hands-on role focuses on developing General Managers, improving operations, and driving sustainable financial performance across locations.

You will spend substantial time in kitchens, coach leaders, monitor P&L, labor, and food costs, and build bench strength for future growth while upholding food safety and hospitality standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of multi-unit restaurant leadership experience.
• QSR or fast-casual background preferred.
• Proven ability to develop General Managers.
• Strong understanding of P&L, labor, food cost, and scheduling.
• Willingness to travel regularly and spend time in-restaurants.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop General Managers and restaurant teams.
• Spend significant time in restaurants coaching and driving execution.
• Set clear expectations and ensure follow-through.
• Recruit and retain high-performing leaders.
• Drive sales, profitability, guest satisfaction, and ops performance.
• Analyze P&L and performance metrics to identify opportunities.
• Manage labor, food cost, inventory, waste, and controllable expenses.
• Staff restaurants appropriately and align schedules with sales.
• Maintain food quality, safety, cleanliness, hospitality, and condition.
• Support new openings and organizational growth.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on priorities.

Skills

Multi-unit leadership

Coaching & development

P&L analysis

Labor cost management

Operational execution

Travel readiness

Job description

District Manager – Multi-Unit Restaurant Operations

Confidential Leadership Search

Lead. Develop. Execute. Drive Results.

An established and growing multi-unit restaurant organization is conducting a confidential search for an experienced District Manager to lead a group of restaurants.

We're looking for a hands-on, results-driven leader who knows how to develop General Managers, establish accountability, improve restaurant operations, and drive sustainable financial performance.

This is an opportunity for an experienced multi-unit operator who enjoys being in the restaurants, developing people, identifying opportunities, and turning expectations into consistent execution.

What You'll Do

As District Manager, you will have direct responsibility for the operational and financial performance of multiple restaurant locations. You will:

• Lead, coach, develop, and hold accountable General Managers and their restaurant teams
• Spend significant time in restaurants observing operations, coaching leaders, and driving execution
• Establish clear expectations and ensure consistent follow-through
• Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing General Managers and restaurant leaders
• Drive sales, profitability, guest satisfaction, and operational performance
• Analyze P&L statements and restaurant performance metrics to identify opportunities
• Manage and improve labor, food cost, inventory, waste, and controllable expenses
• Ensure restaurants are appropriately staffed and schedules align with sales and business needs
• Maintain high standards for food quality, food safety, cleanliness, hospitality, and restaurant condition
• Ensure company policies, procedures, and operating standards are consistently executed
• Identify underperforming restaurants and develop specific, measurable action plans
• Follow up consistently to ensure corrective actions produce sustainable results
• Develop General Managers to independently operate successful restaurants
• Build leadership bench strength and identify future management talent
• Monitor guest feedback and ensure concerns are addressed appropriately
• Ensure equipment and facility issues are identified, communicated, and resolved
• Support new restaurant openings and organizational growth as needed
• Partner with senior leadership on operational priorities, initiatives, and long-term performance

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of multi-unit restaurant leadership experience preferred
• QSR or fast-casual restaurant experience strongly preferred
• Proven experience leading and developing General Managers
• Demonstrated ability to improve restaurant operations and financial performance
• Strong understanding of restaurant P&L, labor, food cost, inventory, scheduling, and profitability
• Strong knowledge of food safety and restaurant operational standards
• Ability to analyze performance data and translate findings into actionable plans
• Strong coaching, communication, and accountability skills
• Comfortable addressing performance issues directly and professionally
• Ability to balance people development with operational and financial accountability
• Hands-on leadership style with a willingness to spend significant time inside restaurants
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to travel regularly throughout an assigned market
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

The Leader We're Looking For

Successful multi-unit leadership isn't simply about visiting restaurants and identifying problems. It's about developing General Managers who can independently operate successful restaurants.

We're looking for a leader who sets clear expectations, coaches consistently, recognizes strong performance, addresses performance gaps, and builds teams that understand both what is expected and why it matters.

The right candidate will be comfortable taking ownership of a market and being accountable for measurable operational, people, guest, and financial results.

Why Join Us

• Competitive compensation
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Benefits package
• Paid time off
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on an established restaurant market
• Direct partnership with senior organizational leadership
• Advancement opportunities as the organization continues to grow

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers® was co-founded in 2002 by brothers Bill and Randy Simon with their friend and business partner, Scott Redler. It was named in honor of Bill and Randy’s father. Together, they built a brand focused on quality, hospitality, cleanliness and timeless traditions.