Restaurant District Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Restaurant District Manager

Full-Service Casual Dining | Indianapolis, IN.

Lead the Market. Develop Great Leaders. Drive Results.

Great restaurant groups don't just need managers. They need leaders who inspire performance, build strong teams, and know how to grow a business.

We're searching for an experienced, results-driven Restaurant District Manager to lead multiple high-volume, full-service restaurants in the Indianapolis market.

This is an opportunity to join an established, people-first restaurant company known for its energetic atmosphere, creative American cuisine, impressive craft beer selection, and commitment to delivering memorable guest experiences.

Our culture is built around something simple: Take care of your people, and they'll take care of your guests.

We're looking for a hands-on, strategic leader who can develop exceptional General Managers, strengthen restaurant operations, and create a culture where employees want to stay, grow, and succeed.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact across multiple restaurants, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Do

• Lead & Inspire: Oversee multiple high-volume restaurants, providing direction, coaching, and accountability to General Managers and their leadership teams.
• Drive Performance: Take ownership of district-level sales, profitability, labor management, food costs, and overall financial results.
• Develop Future Leaders: Identify high-potential talent, build succession plans, and create opportunities for internal growth.
• Elevate Operations: Ensure consistency in food quality, service, hospitality, cleanliness, and operational execution across all locations.
• Build Strong Teams: Foster a positive, high-performance culture focused on employee engagement, retention, and accountability.
• Think Strategically: Identify opportunities to improve business performance, strengthen guest loyalty, and drive sustainable growth.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 3 years of successful multi-unit restaurant leadership experience , preferably in high-volume, full-service casual dining.
• Proven success developing General Managers and building strong management teams.
• Demonstrated ability to improve sales, profitability, and operational performance across multiple locations.
• Strong financial expertise, including P&L management, budgeting, labor optimization, and cost controls.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• A visible, hands-on leadership style with a genuine passion for hospitality and people development.

What We Offer

• Competitive, industry-leading compensation
• Performance-based salary growth
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k /company match
• Career advancement opportunities
• Supportive, people-focused company culture
• The opportunity to make a real impact with an established restaurant organization

Your Next Leadership Opportunity Starts Here!

You've built great teams. You've delivered strong results. Now it's time to take your leadership to the next level.

If you're an accomplished Restaurant District Manager who thrives on developing people, improving performance, and leading successful restaurants, we'd love to connect.

Apply today for immediate and confidential consideration in Indianapolis, IN!

Gecko Hospitality, named to Forbes 2018- 2026 list of America’s Best Recruiting Firms, offers the largest selection of hospitality, restaurant, hotel, resort, and club management positions. Our hospitality-exclusive team covers all 50 states and Canada and offers professional placement services with over 120 dedicated hospitality experts.

With Gecko's extensive list of hospitality recruiter services, we get you and your resume in front of the hospitality industry's leading decision-makers! Better yet, Gecko has exceptional national, regional, and local relationships and is well respected in the hospitality industry for enhancing hospitality careers.

Our national network consists of 80 regional offices driven to meet the needs of the hospitality industry. From Las Vegas casinos to the finest New York hotels, Gecko recruits management positions for all facets of the hospitality industry. Gecko boasts generations of hospitality recruiting experience, consisting of over 1,900 collective years, that furthers the careers of those seeking professional management positions. Contact us today and we will get you in touch with one of our experts to discuss your opportunities.

Company Description

Gecko Hospitality, named to Forbes 2018- 2026 list of America’s Best Recruiting Firms, offers the largest selection of hospitality, restaurant, hotel, resort, and club management positions. Our hospitality-exclusive team covers all 50 states and Canada and offers professional placement services with over 120 dedicated hospitality experts.\r\n\r\nWith Gecko's extensive list of hospitality recruiter services, we get you and your resume in front of the hospitality industry's leading decision-makers! Better yet, Gecko has exceptional national, regional, and local relationships and is well respected in the hospitality industry for enhancing hospitality careers.\r\n\r\nOur national network consists of 80 regional offices driven to meet the needs of the hospitality industry. From Las Vegas casinos to the finest New York hotels, Gecko recruits management positions for all facets of the hospitality industry. Gecko boasts generations of hospitality recruiting experience, consisting of over 1,900 collective years, that furthers the careers of those seeking professional management positions. Contact us today and we will get you in touch with one of our experts to discuss your opportunities.