QSR District Manager

Circle K Stores Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Stock purchase plan

Employee discount program

Discount meal benefit

Wellness plan

Cell phone stipend

Company vehicle

Job summary

Circle K Stores Inc. seeks a Restaurant District Manager to lead 10–14 Restaurant Managers, driving performance across operations and finances in a multi-unit district. You will mentor managers, implement local marketing, and ensure adherence to brand standards and safety policies.

The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to manage complex schedules, travel, and overnight stays while delivering guest-centric service and results.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of multi-unit restaurant management experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Valid state Driver’s License required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Serv Safe Manager certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 10–14 Restaurant Managers and oversee operations.
• Develop and execute strategies for traffic, check, and revenue growth.
• Coach RM’s and participate in community activities to promote the business.
• Ensure brand standards, safety, and compliance across locations.
• Drive financial performance and provide action plans to improve metrics.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Integrity

Urgency

Leadership by example

Organization

Team player

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Serv Safe Manager certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Frontier BU - Region 05: 22 Century Blvd, Nashville, Tennessee 37214 Shift Availability Flexible Availability Job Type

The position includes, but is not limited to, the following essential job duties, responsibilities, and requirements:

Restaurant District Manager Summary

The Restaurant District Manager (RDM) is responsible for all aspects of management including People, Operations, and Financial. The RDM leads a team of 10-14 Restaurant Managers (RM’s). The RDM leads and develops a team of highly effective and engaged Restaurant Managers (RM’s). Span may include multiple states and network may include multiple brands. This position reports directly to the Restaurant Operations Director.

Restaurant District Manager Expectations

• Guest Focus: Promotes a guest centric culture that provides excellent customer service in a fast and friendly manner
• Develops and maintains business strategies for traffic, check, and overall revenue growth
• Coaches’ RM’s to implement local store marketing strategies and participate in community activities to promote the business
• Empowers their team to resolve any guest issues in the moment
• Leadership and Talent Management: Recruits, interviews, selects, hires, and completes onboarding for all RM’s and RMT’s. Conducts second level interviews for all AGM candidates. Trains and coaches RM’s and RMT’s to ensure that they are confidently able to perform all job duties. Conducts annual performance evaluations and provides positive feedback badges in Workday; uses recognition to reinforce positive behaviors and performance. Implements progressive discipline to address deficiencies in performance or failure to adhere to company policies or regulatory requirements. Engages in personal development and inspires their team to do the same
• Lives our Company values: One Team, Do the Right Thing, Takes Ownership, Play to Win
• Operational Standards and Compliance: Operates restaurants at Brand and Company standards, following all company policies and procedures. Guarantees a safe environment for team members and guests by following all government laws and safety codes, and reports facility issues to maintenance. Completes reports on all incidents following our 5-minute rule policy. Ensures product quality, food safety, cleanliness, general safety, and operational standards are met. Conducts Quick Visits, Cash Audits, and Inventory audits per schedule requirements.
• Financial Accountability: Takes ownership for all people, operational, and financial metrics, resulting in profitable restaurants. Tracks and reports all changes in the business environment including but not limited to traffic patterns, consumer buying habits, economic developments, competitor openings and closings; creates plans to compete in the marketplace. Monitors and analyzes financial performance of the restaurants and works with the RM’s to create action plans to improve performance. Conducts root cause analysis and partners with RM’s to implement effective solutions to problems.

Restaurant District Manager Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life and AD&D plans
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Vacation, Holiday, Personal, and Sick paid time off
• Matching 401(k)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Discount Program
• Discount Meal Benefit
• Wellness Plan
• Cell phone stipend
• Company Vehicle Benefit
• Quarterly incentive plan Wait periods may apply

Restaurant District Manager Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years restaurant multi-unit management experience required
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Valid state Driver’s License required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Serv Safe© Manager and Proctor certification preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Motivates, coaches, and leads their team
• Acts with integrity; keeps commitments
• Exhibits a sense of urgency
• Leads by example
• Highly organized, ability to juggle multiple initiatives, plan, prioritize work
• Team player who can work well with others or independently
• Work includes long hours, weekends, holidays, travel, and some overnight stays
• Frequently bend, twist at waist, kneel, squat, stand, and walk
• Occasionally climb and descend ladders
• Tolerate extreme cold and hot temperatures and work in and around fryers, ovens, grills, coolers, freezers, sharp objects, and loud noises
• Reach, grasp, and manipulate objects with hands for entire shift, including reaching for objects overhead
• Push, pull, lift, and carry up to 10 lbs. frequently and up to 50+ lb. occasionally, including lifting from ground to overhead
• Circle K will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an employee with a disability unless the accommodation is unreasonable or would pose an undue hardship.

Notes

This Job Description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed in this position and it is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all the duties, responsibilities, functions, and qualifications required of the position. The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties and will be evaluated, in part, on performance of the tasks listed in this job description. As with all positions, the responsibilities and duties of this position may change. The Company reserves the right to revise this Job Description at any time with or without notice. This Job Description does not constitute a contract for employment and either the incumbent or the Company may terminate employment at any time, for any reason, with or without notice. Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

About Circle K

Our mission at Circle K is to make people's lives a little easier every day. Our global family of 150,000 people in over 17,300 stores and 27 countries makes that possible for our millions of clients worldwide, which is why we are committed to helping them achieve their goals and grow with us. We set ourselves apart by our culture and values: in our people and their development, in serving others, what we've built and what we are striving to achieve. No matter where you come from or where you are heading in your career, there is a place for you to grow at Circle K. When you grow, we grow - together.