District Manager - QSR

Charleston, SC Open
Leap Brands is looking for District Manager - QSR in Charleston, SC. This local job opportunity with ID 3872291921 is live since 2026-10-06 14:41:50.

Job Description

We are looking for a District Manager to lead the performance of a group of restaurants within an assigned market.


This is a hands-on field leadership role. We need someone who wants to be in the restaurants, developing General Managers, improving performance and making sure every location is operating at a high level.


The District Manager will have direct responsibility for sales, profitability, people development, guest experience and operational execution across their restaurants.


What You’ll Own

  • Lead the day-to-day performance of multiple restaurant locations
  • Coach, develop and hold General Managers accountable
  • Drive sales, traffic and restaurant-level profitability
  • Manage labor, food cost and controllable expenses
  • Review restaurant P&Ls and create action plans around opportunities
  • Ensure restaurants consistently meet brand and operational standards
  • Improve speed of service, food quality, cleanliness and guest experience
  • Identify underperforming restaurants and work directly with the GM to improve results
  • Recruit, develop and retain strong General Managers and restaurant leaders
  • Build a pipeline of Assistant Managers and future General Managers
  • Spend significant time inside the restaurants working alongside your teams
  • Support new restaurant openings and leadership transitions
  • Partner with HR, Training and other departments when additional support is needed
  • Create a culture of accountability without losing the people side of the business


What We’re Looking For

  • Multi-unit restaurant operations experience
  • Previous experience as a District Manager, Area Manager or high-performing multi-unit operator
  • Strong understanding of restaurant P&Ls and four-wall economics
  • Proven ability to improve sales, labor, food cost and profitability
  • Track record of developing successful General Managers
  • Ability to manage both high-performing and struggling locations
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Comfortable having difficult conversations and holding leaders accountable
  • Ability to identify problems quickly and take action
  • Willingness to spend the majority of your time in the restaurants
  • Experience in a high-volume or growing restaurant environment is preferred



Required Skills