District Manager

Summary

The District Manager is responsible for increasing sales and profits through financial management and leadership practices. Provides leadership, direction and support to the Restaurant General Manager with the overall goal of ensuring the effective operation and success of the company. Ensure compliance with Popeyes operational standards, company policies, and federal/state/local laws and ordinances.

Responsible for overall direction, coordination and evaluation of 5-7 units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities to include interviewing, hiring, and training employees, planning, assigning and directing work; rewarding and discipline employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

RESOLVE

It is critical that the candidate has a strong desire to make a positive impact in people’s lives, to pursue excellence and have a passion for the QSR industry.

Preferred bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year College or university; five to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and/or QSR experience.

Ability to demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills; Ability to listen and to understand other points of view before responding; Ability to influence others to gain commitment; Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner.

Ability to perform Profit and Loss Analysis, Labor Analysis, Inventory Control, Cash Controls, Yields and calculating food costs (theoretical vs. actual)

To be able to solve problems and deal with a variety of complex issues that is common in the QSR business. Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; support and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process.

Must be able to build high performance teams; Ability to coach managers to develop their leadership skill; Fosters the development of a common vision; provides clear direction and priorities; clarifies roles and responsibilities; Displays passion and optimism; Inspires respect and trust; mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.

Proficient in a variety of technology systems including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook) and ability to learn and adapt to new systems quickly

LICENSE

Must have a valid driver’s license, and current car insurance with appropriate limits. Must be at least 18 years of age.

Position requires travel to assigned locations. Must be flexible and able to travel 60% of the time. Must be available to work nights and weekends if necessary.

COMPENSATION

Based on appropriate pay band + commensurate with experience+ field incentive bonus based on performance and profitability of the company operations.

BENEFITS

Car allowance, Insurance benefits, Vacation, Cell phone allowance, Laptop, and Gas Card.

Candidates are required to pass background check and drug test criteria as a condition of promotion or hire to this position unless otherwise prohibited by state law.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUIPMENT

Fryers, broilers, flat top grills, walk in freezer, menu boards, computers, cash registers, warmer lights, filtering machines, oven, steam units, holding cabinets, slicers, storage units, soda fountain hook up station, microwave ovens, insulated oven mitts, toasters, cooking utensils, and drive thru communication systems.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and be able to communicate. The employee is frequently required to walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, push and pull. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.