Restaurant District Manager - QSR - St. Louis City

Job Description

Job Description

Restaurant District Manager – QSR – St. Louis City

Location: St. Louis City, MO
Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Quick Service Restaurant (QSR)
Position: Restaurant District Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, energetic  Restaurant District Manager to lead multiple quick-service restaurant locations throughout St. Louis City. This position is responsible for driving operational excellence, sales growth, profitability, guest satisfaction, and team development across the district.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who knows how to build strong General Managers, improve restaurant performance, and create a culture of accountability, hospitality, and results.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop General Managers and restaurant management teams.
• Oversee day-to-day operations across multiple QSR locations.
• Drive sales, profitability, labor performance, food cost, and overall P&L results.
• Conduct regular restaurant visits, operational reviews, and performance follow-ups.
• Establish clear goals and action plans for each location.
• Recruit, train, develop, and retain high-performing management talent.
• Build a strong pipeline of future restaurant leaders through coaching and succession planning.
• Ensure consistent execution of company standards for food quality, service, cleanliness, and hospitality.
• Monitor food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.
• Analyze restaurant performance reports and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with General Managers to resolve operational, staffing, and guest-service challenges.
• Support local marketing initiatives and strategies designed to increase sales and guest loyalty.
• Maintain strong relationships with restaurant teams and promote a positive, high-performance culture.
• Communicate district results, challenges, and opportunities to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of multi-unit restaurant leadership experience, preferably in a QSR environment.
• Proven success leading and developing General Managers and restaurant management teams.
• Strong understanding of restaurant P&L, labor, food cost, sales, and controllable expenses.
• Demonstrated ability to improve restaurant sales, profitability, and operational performance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze business results and turn data into actionable plans.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and restaurant operational standards.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel regularly between assigned restaurants.

What We’re Looking For

We want a leader who is:

• People-focused and passionate about developing others.
• Results-driven with a strong business mindset.
• Hands-on and comfortable working in fast-paced restaurant environments.
• Accountable and willing to address performance issues directly.
• Strategic while still focused on day-to-day execution.
• Customer-focused and committed to delivering an exceptional guest experience.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation package based on experience, with potential performance incentives and benefits.

Ready to lead multiple restaurants and make an impact in St. Louis City? Apply today!

Recruiting Plus, LLC , a company with over 48 years of restaurant operations and recruiting experience, has partnered with many national chains to recruit talented Restaurant Managers for them at all levels of the organization. Many of those chains don't advertise for these critical positions. No fees involved for us to get you an introduction into these outstanding restaurant companies. We specialize in connecting the appropriate candidate with the best available position. We are currently recruiting General Managers, Assistant General Managers, Restaurant Managers, Fast Track General Managers, and Culinary Managers in many markets across the country.

Company Description

Recruiting Plus, LLC , a company with over 48 years of restaurant operations and recruiting experience, has partnered with many national chains to recruit talented Restaurant Managers for them at all levels of the organization. Many of those chains don't advertise for these critical positions. No fees involved for us to get you an introduction into these outstanding restaurant companies. We specialize in connecting the appropriate candidate with the best available position. We are currently recruiting General Managers, Assistant General Managers, Restaurant Managers, Fast Track General Managers, and Culinary Managers in many markets across the country.