District Manager - Dave's Hot Chicken

Hunter Super Techs - TurnPoint; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dave's Hot Chicken in Chicago is seeking a District Manager to oversee daily operations across multiple restaurant locations. You will supervise store managers, drive performance, and ensure brand standards, customer service, and profitability.

You will develop growth strategies, manage staff, conduct performance reviews, and lead openings, renovations, and special projects while traveling between locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role (District/Regional Manager).
• Ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated success in driving sales growth and targets.
• Proficient in managing multiple store operations and staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations across multiple restaurant locations.
• Monitors store performance, including profit loss, sales, and expenses.
• Develops strategies for sales growth and profitability.
• Lead and support new store openings, renovations, and special projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure quality, service, and cleanliness standards.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Sales growth

Staff development

Job description

As a District Manager with Dave's Hot Chicken you will be responsible for assisting the execution of daily operations activities. The following provides an overview of the basic responsibilities of a District Manager however, with each certification you will be qualified and expected to provide additional leadership in one or more additional areas (Open/Close, Kitchen and/or Customer Service). You may be responsible for overall effectiveness. As needed, you may be assigned other managerial and supervisory responsibilities, including performing as the Ops Leader. See certification position descriptions below.Oversees daily operations across multiple restaurant locations.Ensures each location meets quality, service, and cleanliness standards.Develops strategies for sales growth and profitability enhancement.Manages staff, conducts performance evaluations, and recruits new team members, managers and above strore leadersMonitors compliance with company policies and maintains brand standards.Specific Responsibilities Include: but are not limited to -Supervise and provide leadership to a team of store managers and employees within the districtMonitor and analyze store performance, including profit loss, sales, and expensesImplement strategies to improve store operations, customer service, and overall profitabilityDevelop and execute business plans for the district to drive growth and achieve sales targetsConduct regular store visits to ensure compliance with company policies and proceduresCollaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and drive operational efficiencyLead and support new store openings, renovations, and other special projects within the districtEducation / Experience Proven experience in a similar role, such as District Manager or Regional ManagerStrong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teamsExcellent analytical and problem-solving abilitiesDemonstrated success in driving sales growth and achieving targetsProficient in project management principles and practicesExceptional communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work, concentrate and perform duties accurately in a fast paced environment that may involve noise and hot/cold temperatures or other elements. Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time. Position requires the use of a headset. Frequent lifting and carrying (up to 25-50 pounds, as necessary), reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling and stooping is involved.Must be available to report for work promptly and regularly, as well as work all day parts and days of the week. May be required to transfer from one location to another and must have the ability to travel to other Area offices as business needs dictate.We are also a proud equal opportunity employer - that means all races, religions, nationalities, genders and the LGBTQ+ community are welcome. We provide reasonable accommodations in order to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs.