District Manager

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

STD (Short-Term Disability)

Mileage reimbursement for personal use

Bonus program

15 days PTO

401(k) with strong match

Job summary

Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q is seeking a District Manager of QSR Operations to lead 3–5 locations simultaneously, with GMs reporting to you. This is a hands-on leadership role in fast‑service restaurants.

You must have recent QSR leadership experience, a strong work ethic, and the drive-through expertise to teach, coach and drive results. Availability may include weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must have QSR leadership in recent background.
• Strong work ethic with a winning attitude.
• REQUIRES significant drive-through experience.
• Astute business acumen with ability to teach, coach & drive results.

Responsibilities

• Lead 3–5 locations simultaneously with GM reports.
• Spend time in locations working alongside direct reports and teams.
• Operations leadership role with hands-on, not administrative duties.
• Typical days from 8a-8p or 11a-11p; availability Fri/Sat/Sun and holidays.

Skills

Drive-through experience

Hands-on leadership

Business acumen

Coaching & teaching

Work ethic

Positive attitude

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.