Multi-Unit QSR District Leader: Growth & Ops

Slim-Chickens; Lebanon (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Slim Chickens is hiring a District Manager to oversee 4–7 restaurants in the region. You will lead store teams, drive sales, manage labor and costs, and ensure guest satisfaction while maintaining brand standards.

You’ll travel frequently between sites, coach General Managers, and report to Directors and Partners. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered along with opportunities to lead operational rollouts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of multi-unit QSR management experience (district, area, or regional level).
• Proven success in driving sales, controlling labor, and achieving operational targets.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Analytical mindset with experience using sales and labor data for decision-making.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to travel frequently between assigned locations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the performance of 4 - 7 Slim Chickens restaurants, ensuring each meets company standards for food quality, guest service, and cleanliness.
• Recruit, train, and mentor General Managers and Assistant Managers; foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Analyze sales, labor, and P&L reports to optimize staffing, control costs, and maximize profitability.
• Implement and monitor compliance with labor scheduling guidelines (minimum 4 staff per store, sales-based staffing, labor cost targets).
• Conduct regular store visits to assess operations, provide coaching, and ensure brand consistency.
• Support new store openings and lead operational rollouts of company initiatives.
• Drive guest satisfaction by resolving escalated issues and modeling outstanding hospitality.
• Ensure all stores maintain compliance with company policies, food safety, and local regulations.
• Collaborate with HR on recruitment, performance management, and employee relations.
• Report directly to the Directors and Partners.

Skills

Multi-unit QSR management

Sales optimization

Leadership

Data-driven decisions

Communication

Travel

Job description

Slim Chickens is hiring a District Manager to oversee 4–7 restaurants in the region. You will lead store teams, drive sales, manage labor and costs, and ensure guest satisfaction while maintaining brand standards.

You’ll travel frequently between sites, coach General Managers, and report to Directors and Partners. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered along with opportunities to lead operational rollouts.