District Manager

At Smashburger, we don’t just make burgers—we create crave-worthy moments that keep guests coming back for more. We’re driven by a shared commitment to excellence, working as one team and taking bold action to deliver unforgettable experiences. Here, you’ll be part of a group that works hard and genuinely cares—where passion and dedication matter just as much as skill. At Smashburger, we live by our values: Stay Hungry – Literally & Figuratively One Team! One Smash! – Smash Together Do What’s Right – Act with honesty and consistency. If this sounds like your kind of place, we’d love to have you on the team! As a District Manager, you'll lead and support up to five restaurant locations, driving operational excellence, team development, and exceptional guest experiences. Responsibilities Lead, coach, and develop Restaurant General Managers and management teams Drive sales, profitability, and guest satisfaction across your market Build strong talent pipelines through hiring, succession planning, and development Monitor key performance metrics including labor, food safety, inventory, and guest experience scores Conduct regular restaurant visits, audits, and performance reviews Partner with Recruiting, HR, and Training teams to build high-performing restaurants Support local store marketing initiatives and new restaurant openings Resolve guest concerns and champion a Gold Standard experience for guests and team members Qualifications 5+ years of multi-unit restaurant management experience Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams Strong business acumen and experience managing restaurant financial performance Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills Experience with new restaurant openings is a plus Valid driver's license and ability to travel 80–85% within the market Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and respond to business needs as required Benefits & Company Culture High-Impact Role: Your leadership will shape the future of Smashburger and drive our success. Culture of Growth: We believe in leveling up—for our guests, our team, and ourselves. Work with Passionate People: Our team is all-in, committed to excellence, and ready to smash barriers together. Competitive Compensation & Perks: Because we value top talent who bring their A-game every day. All applicants and employees have an equal opportunity for employment and advancement within Smashburger. Smashburger is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants, prospective applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct which has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment. We maintain a workplace free of racial slurs and bias. This policy applies to all employees, including managers, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as customers, clients, vendors, consultants, etc. Any conduct in violation of these company policies is also a violation of the law. Employees who engage in, ratify, or perpetuate discrimination, harassment or retaliation will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including immediate discharge. #J-18808-Ljbffr