Restaurant District Manager (Dana Park)

Cafe Zupas; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

PTO

Free meals

Annual incentive trip

Closed Sundays

Job summary

Cafe Zupas is seeking a District Manager to lead operations across multiple locations in our growing concept. You will partner with restaurant leaders to implement strategic plans, coach teams, and maintain a focus on sales performance, labor control, and food quality.

The role emphasizes building a positive culture, mentoring future leaders, and ensuring consistent guest experiences. A hands-on, energetic, results-driven attitude is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of multi-unit leadership experience.
• Available to work a five-day set schedule.
• Strong leadership skills and experience mentoring a team.
• Proven track record of developing people and growing sales as a multi-unit leader.
• Enthusiastic, positive, and driven.
• Enjoys a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptable to new processes and systems.

Responsibilities

• Work side by side your restaurant leaders in your assigned area.
• Spend 2-3 days at a time in a restaurant providing direction and feedback for leadership team.
• Support all assigned restaurant leaders in hitting targets for sales, labor, and food cost.
• Cultivate a culture of positivity and gratitude within the team.
• Build a bench of future leaders.
• Work with Talent Mentors to ensure proper staffing levels for all assigned restaurants.
• Be good to others. Be good to yourself!

Skills

Multi-unit leadership

Team mentoring

Sales growth

Job description

District Manager

At Café Zupas, we serve house-made and globally-inspired soups, salads, sandwiches, and desserts in our next generation kitchens. You’ll find real, whole food that is prepared daily on-site, in-site, and we believe our team is the key to what makes our concept so incredible.

With every decision we make, we ask is it right for our team members and our guests. It’s why we source the best ingredients, make everything in‑house, and mentor team members each day. We believe it’s the only way to do business.

How We Nourish The Good Life

• Growing brand [yes, that means growth for you too!]
• Ongoing and thorough training with an outlined career path
• Set schedule with two days off
• Closed on Sundays/holiday closures
• Annual international incentive trip
• Benefit package including 401K
• PTO
• Real food, real ingredients
• Free Meals
• No grease, grills or fryers
• Fun culture of positivity and gratitude
• Modern, energetic environment
• Set expectations – no guessing
• And of course, competitive pay!

Life As a District Manager

• Work side by side your restaurant leaders in your assigned area
• Spend 2-3 days at a time in a restaurant providing direction and feedback for leadership team
• Support all assigned restaurant leaders in hitting targets for sales, labor, and food cost
• Cultivate a culture of positivity and gratitude within the team
• Build a bench of future leaders
• Work with Talent Mentors to ensure proper staffing levels for all assigned restaurants
• Be good to others. Be good to yourself!

Is it a fit? We’re looking for a team member that is:

• 2-5 years of multi-unit leadership experience
• Available to work a five-day set schedule
• Strong leadership skills and experience mentoring a team
• Proven track record of developing people and growing sales as a multi-unit leader
• Enthusiastic, positive, and driven
• Enjoys a fast-paced environment
• Adaptable to new processes and systems

Become part of a collaborative group that values teamwork above all else. As a company, we continue to innovate, challenge the norm in the restaurant space and create a place where our team and guests feel energized.

We opened our first location back in 2004. Today we have over 85 kitchens across 8 states and are continuing to quickly join more communities each year. Become part of the adventure today!

Cafe Zupas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Any job offer may also be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including a check of your employment references.