Restaurant District Manager

Job Description

Job Description

RESTAURANT DISTRICT MANAGER – QSR

Lafayette, IN | Multi-Unit Leadership | Company Car | Strong Bonus Potential

You’ve proven you can run a great restaurant. Now it’s time to lead an entire market.

We’re looking for an accomplished Restaurant District Manager to lead a group of high-performing restaurants in the Lafayette, IN market. This is an opportunity to join a well-established, successful restaurant organization that offers the resources and stability of a large company while still putting its people and leaders first.

This role is for a true multi-unit operator, someone who loves developing General Managers, building strong teams, improving performance, and creating restaurants people are proud to lead and work in.

If you’re ready for a position where your leadership will have a direct impact on people, performance, profitability, and future growth, we want to talk with you.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As Restaurant District Manager, you’ll oversee approximately 6-7 restaurant locations, providing leadership, coaching, and operational direction to your General Managers.

You won’t just manage numbers, you’ll develop leaders, strengthen restaurants, and build a winning district.

What You’ll Do

• Coach, mentor, and develop Restaurant General Managers
• Build strong management teams and identify future leaders
• Drive sales, profitability, and overall restaurant performance
• Improve guest satisfaction and operational execution
• Manage labor, food costs, and controllable expenses
• Maintain high standards for food safety, cleanliness, and brand excellence
• Identify performance opportunities and create plans that deliver measurable results
• Lead the successful rollout of new products, programs, and company initiatives
• Create a culture built around accountability, recognition, teamwork, and results

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a proven restaurant leader who understands that great numbers start with great people.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Successful multi-unit restaurant leadership experience
• A strong track record of developing General Managers and leadership teams
• Solid financial and operational knowledge
• The ability to hold teams accountable while keeping them engaged and motivated
• A hands-on leadership style and strong presence in the restaurants
• A passion for building people, improving performance, and delivering results

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive Salary
• Company Car
• Quarterly Attainable Bonus
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Strong Quality of Life
• Excellent Career Growth & Advancement Potential
• The opportunity to join a stable, successful organization that invests in its leaders

READY TO LEAD MORE THAN ONE RESTAURANT?

Great District Managers don’t just oversee restaurants—they build great General Managers who build great restaurants.

If you’re a proven multi-unit leader ready for greater impact, strong earning potential, and a company where you can continue growing your career, this may be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

Apply today for confidential consideration for our Restaurant District Manager opportunity in Lafayette, 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.