District Manager - QSR Growth Leader

Arby's, Inc.; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Disability and life insurance

Company discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Prime QSR, an Arby's Franchise Operator, seeks a District Manager to lead Restaurant Managers and Assistant Managers, driving guest service, sales growth, and profit attainment across multiple units.

The role emphasizes staffing, training, and succession planning, with a hands-on leadership style to execute marketing plans and ensure consistent operations and strong financial performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of Quick Service Restaurant management experience, including direct supervision of multiple General Managers across restaurant units.
• High school diploma required; bachelor's degree in Business or a related field preferred.
• Proven track record developing creative, targeted sales-building strategies.
• Strong conflict-resolution skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical ability to work in a restaurant environment, including standing, walking, and lifting as needed.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and profit performance by providing support and operational expertise. Conduct a Daily Business Review on every restaurant call.
• Ensure restaurants are 100% staffed at levels with quality, friendly teams who are scheduled effectively.
• Increase sales by teaching, training, and coaching teams to deliver Quality, Friendliness, Cleanliness, Accuracy, and Speed of Service. Conduct an Area Operations Review (AOR) at each restaurant every quarter.
• Ensure a bench of “A” players through effective execution of all training and development programs and succession planning.
• Attain the District P&L Budget Plan. Ensure profitability of restaurants by reviewing weekly and periodic paperwork to confirm all controls are in place and reported numbers are accurate.
• Work lunch and dinner shifts. Ensure every restaurant delivers exceptional guest service through strong shift leadership, consistent systems, and a hands‑on District Manager approach.
• Recruit and hire management to staff all restaurants, and maintain a bench of talent for future growth.
• Ensure all marketing plans are executed, including proper installation of POP and menu board elements. Schedule and lead all new product training and follow‑up.
• Provide leadership by fostering excitement, enthusiasm, a positive mental attitude, and commitment to Prime QSR's objectives.
• Audit inventory at each restaurant quarterly. Ensure correct inventory levels are maintained and all equipment is kept in excellent condition using approved vendors.
• Prepare, with the participation of General Managers, an annual forecast of sales and profits prior to the start of each year.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Staff development

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Prime QSR, an Arby's Franchise Operator, seeks a District Manager to lead Restaurant Managers and Assistant Managers, driving guest service, sales growth, and profit attainment across multiple units.

The role emphasizes staffing, training, and succession planning, with a hands-on leadership style to execute marketing plans and ensure consistent operations and strong financial performance.