District Manager

Job Description

Job Description

District Manager – Full-Service Breakfast / Lunch Concept (NYC Metro Area)

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced, hands-on District Manager with strong culinary and leadership skills to join our rapidly growing, full-service bakery and café concept. This is an incredible opportunity to help lead expansion in one of the most exciting food brands on the East Coast — with 6–10 new locations opening soon and more on the way!

What You’ll Do

Oversee daily operations across multiple bakery café locations in the Greater NYC area.

Provide culinary leadership and mentorship to store-level chefs and managers, ensuring every item meets brand standards and freshness expectations.

Drive sales growth, profitability, and guest satisfaction across all units.

Partner with executive leadership on expansion strategy, staffing, and opening new locations.

Maintain high operational standards in food safety, service, and presentation.

Hire, train, and develop strong management teams and inspire a culture of hospitality and accountability.

Travel approximately 50% of the time to support new openings and existing stores.

What We’re Looking For

Minimum 3 years of experience as a District Manager (or multi-unit leader) with a fast casual or premium dining brand.

Background as a culinary-driven operator or chef with a strong understanding of scratch kitchens and fresh food execution.

Proven track record of leading successful teams in a high-volume environment.

Strong business acumen with the ability to analyze data and make strategic decisions.

Exceptional communication, organization, and leadership skills.

Willingness to travel throughout the Greater NYC area and surrounding markets.

Why Join Us

This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to grow with a brand that’s redefining the bakery café experience. We offer :

Competitive base salary with excellent bonus potential

Real career growth opportunities as we continue to expand nationwide

A dynamic, supportive leadership culture built on quality, innovation, and passion for great food