District Manager - Orange County

Salted; Santa Ana (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program with profit share

Unlimited PTO

Medical, Dental, & Vision plan

401k with employer match

Job summary

Salted, the nation’s largest delivery-first restaurant group, is seeking a District Manager to lead multiple kitchens across Orange County and beyond. The role requires strong operational leadership, coaching, and talent development to support growth and quality standards.

Your responsibilities include hiring and developing Kitchen Managers, driving performance, and ensuring adherence to food safety and company policies.

Qualifications

• Strong operational leadership experience in restaurants, hospitality, or food service.
• Minimum of 5 years restaurant or kitchen management experience.
• Minimum of 2 years multi-unit leadership experience managing 4+ locations.
• Proven track record of achieving financial, operational, and people development goals.
• Travel up to 75% of the work week; valid driver’s license.
• Highly organized and self-directed, able to partner across a distributed organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead with Regional Director to hire, coach, and develop Kitchen Managers and other leaders.
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and development to teams; support succession planning.
• Oversee daily operations and performance of multiple kitchen locations.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, food safety standards, and operational expectations.
• Monitor execution and coach teams to maintain high standards of quality and customer experience.
• Conduct regular kitchen visits and audits to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with Kitchen Managers to analyze financial performance and identify opportunities to improve sales, labor, and food costs.
• Review operational metrics and customer feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Support successful execution of company initiatives, training programs, and operational rollouts.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Multi-unit leadership

Travel readiness

Operations management

People development

Job description

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

Location: Hybrid-remote within Orange County. This role supports kitchens throughout Orange County, southern California and requires regular travel between assigned locations. Preference for candidates located within the Orange County Area.
Schedule: Full-Time
Salary: $110,000-$116,000 annual salary + performance-based bonus program. Final compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications.

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 Northern California, 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 building the next generation of the restaurant industry. As the nation's largest delivery-first restaurant group, we make better-for-you cuisine more accessible through innovative culinary brands and technology-enabled operations.
We focus on clean-label, plant-driven, and most importantly, delicious food. Join us in shaping the future of restaurants and helping teams deliver exceptional experiences every day.

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].