District Manager-QSR

Job Description

Job Description

District Manager – Burger King

Location: Lexington, KY

Position Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $80,000 - $90,000 Base Salary + Performance Bonus

About the Opportunity

Are you a hands-on multi-unit leader who thrives on developing people and driving operational excellence? We are seeking a District Manager to oversee Burger King restaurants in the Lexington, KY market.

You will be joining one of the largest and fastest-growing multi-brand franchisees in the country. Managing over 200 Burger King locations across 17 states, our group was recently honored as the 2025 Burger King Franchisee of the Year . Backed by a massive 475+ unit infrastructure, you will have the resources, training, and administrative support to truly lead your market toward success.

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Why Join Us?

• Award-Winning Culture: Work for the proud recipient of the 2025 Burger King Franchisee of the Year award. PDF
  
• Unrivaled Stability: Our operational leadership team features Directors of Operations boasting an incredible 30+ year tenure. PDF
  
• Massive Infrastructure: With 475+ locations under our parent organization, you get access to world-class training, finance, HR, and development systems that single-brand operators simply cannot match. PDF
  
• Cross-Brand Career Paths: Grow your career across a stable multi-brand ecosystem spanning multiple national concepts. PDF
  
• People First: Gain access to our dedicated employee hardship grant fund, providing a tangible signal of our supportive team culture. PDF
  

What You'll Do

As a District Manager, you won’t be managing from a laptop at home. You will be a visible, active leader in your restaurants.

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• Own the P&L: Take full accountability for driving sales, managing controllables (food & labor), and maximizing store-level EBITDA across your restaurant span. PDF
  
• Be On-Shift & Present: Spend the bulk of your week inside the restaurants, building personal, direct relationships with your General Managers (RGMs) and Assistant General Managers (AGMs). PDF
  
• Coach, Don't Just Manage: Focus on people-first coaching to elevate your restaurant managers into stronger, more independent business operators. PDF
  
• Protect the Brand: Maintain strict adherence to QSC (Quality, Service, Cleanliness) standards, drive-thru speed-of-service, and guest satisfaction metrics. PDF
  
• Build the Bench: Proactively identify talent, develop next-up shift leaders, and maintain a visible internal promotion pipeline. PDF
  
• Drive Hourly Staffing: Partner closely with HR and recruiting teams to optimize restaurant staffing levels and boost local team retention. PDF
  

What You Bring

• Experience: 5+ years of multi-unit Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) leadership experience managing a span of 4 to 10 restaurants. PDF
  
• Brand Background: Burger King experience is highly preferred, though comparable big-box QSR experience (e.g., McDonald's, Wendy's, Taco Bell, Hardee's) will absolutely be considered. PDF
  
• Leadership Style: A hands-on, boots-on-the-ground operating style. You are comfortable working side-by-side with your crew when necessary. PDF
  
• Proven Track Record: A documented history of developing, mentoring, and promoting internal restaurant talent. PDF
  
• Job Stability: A history of stable job tenure; we value leaders who look to build long, rewarding careers. PDF
  

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Base Salary ($80,000 - $90,000)
  
• Robust performance-based bonus structure
  
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
  
• Company-provided tools/allowances for daily multi-store travel PDF
  
• Clear path toward higher-level operational leadership roles PDF
  

Work Location: In person