Area Manager

Job Description

Job Description

AREA MANAGER - Fast Food/QSR

Fast-Growing Multi-Unit / Multi-Brand QSR Franchise Organization

Exceptional Growth. Unlimited Opportunity. Proven Leadership Required.

Are you a high-performing Area Manager who thrives in fast-paced, high-volume Quick Service Restaurant environments?

Our client is one of the fastest-growing franchise organizations in the country, aggressively expanding through new store development and strategic acquisitions. With growth from approximately 30 units to more than 100 units in just over a year , this organization continues to add locations every few months, creating outstanding career advancement opportunities for proven restaurant leaders.

This is not a maintenance role. This is an opportunity to join a company in hyper-growth mode and play a key role in building the future of the business.

If you are currently leading multiple drive-thru restaurants, developing top-performing General Managers, and consistently delivering sales, profitability, and operational excellence, we want to speak with you.

What You'll Do

As Area Manager, you will provide strategic leadership for multiple high-volume restaurant locations, driving performance through operational excellence, talent development, and disciplined financial management.

You will:

• Lead, coach, and develop a portfolio of General Managers and their leadership teams
• Drive sales growth, profitability, and operational execution across all assigned locations
• Own market-level P&L performance, including labor management, food cost controls, and overall margin optimization
• Conduct regular operational reviews and restaurant visits to ensure excellence in food quality, cleanliness, speed of service, and guest experience
• Improve drive-thru performance, throughput, delivery execution, and overall operational efficiency
• Build strong talent pipelines through recruiting, retention, succession planning, and leadership development
• Analyze business metrics and create actionable plans that drive measurable results
• Support new restaurant openings, acquisitions, remodels, and organizational growth initiatives
• Ensure compliance with all company, brand, food safety, and regulatory standards
• Partner closely with senior leadership to execute market growth strategies and operational objectives

What We're Looking For

Mandatory Qualifications

• 5+ years of Fast Food / QSR management experience
• 2+ years of multi-unit drive-thru management experience
• Minimum 1 year of Area Manager experience within a Fast Food / QSR environment
• Currently serving as an Area Manager in a QSR organization
• Demonstrated career stability and progression (approximately 3 employers in 6 years or 4 employers within 8–10 years)
• Proven success managing high-volume restaurant operations and multiple General Managers

Preferred Background

• Strong understanding of labor management, food cost controls, and prime cost optimization
• Experience leading high-volume drive-thru operations
• Exceptional leadership, coaching, and team-building skills
• Strong business acumen with the ability to interpret operational and financial reporting
• Experience with restaurant technology platforms, POS systems, labor scheduling tools, and performance dashboards
• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain certification during onboarding

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

✔ Hyper-growth organization with significant expansion plans

✔ New restaurant openings and acquisitions occurring throughout the year

✔ Strong leadership team with a growth-focused culture

✔ Opportunity to influence market performance and organizational success

✔ Clear advancement path for proven multi-unit operators

✔ Highly visible role with meaningful impact

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary
• Performance-Based Bonus Program
• Vehicle Allowance or Mileage Reimbursement
• Medical Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings Options
• Significant Career Growth Opportunities

This position requires regular travel throughout the assigned market and flexibility to support business needs, including occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.

If you're an accomplished QSR Area Manager seeking a high-growth organization where your leadership can make an immediate impact, we encourage you to apply confidentially.

EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer

Company Description

Our Experience and Commitment
Patrice & Associates is a trusted recruiting firm with a strong nationwide presence, dedicated to connecting qualified talent with reputable employers for over 30 years. Our extensive experience spans the hospitality and management sectors, enabling us to partner with leading companies and provide candidates with access to genuine, high-quality career opportunities.

Professional and Confidential Service
When you submit an application through Patrice & Associates, you can be confident that your information will be handled with the utmost professionalism and confidentiality. Our skilled team is committed to guiding you through the recruitment process and helping you secure a role that supports your long-term career growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer

Company Description

Our Experience and Commitment\r\nPatrice & Associates is a trusted recruiting firm with a strong nationwide presence, dedicated to connecting qualified talent with reputable employers for over 30 years. Our extensive experience spans the hospitality and management sectors, enabling us to partner with leading companies and provide candidates with access to genuine, high-quality career opportunities. \r\n\r\nProfessional and Confidential Service\r\nWhen you submit an application through Patrice & Associates, you can be confident that your information will be handled with the utmost professionalism and confidentiality. Our skilled team is committed to guiding you through the recruitment process and helping you secure a role that supports your long-term career growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer