District Manager | Multi-Unit Premium Café Operations | $115K

Job Description

Job Description

District Manager | Multi-Unit Premium Café Operations | $110K

Chicago, IL, US

Base Salary: $110,000 - $115000 + Comprehensive Benefits + Growth Opportunity

We are seeking a high-impact District Manager to lead a portfolio of successful premium café locations across Chicago. This is an opportunity for an experienced multi-unit hospitality leader to drive operational excellence, develop high-performing General Managers, and help scale a fast-growing, guest-focused brand known for elevated product quality and exceptional service standards.

This role is ideal for leaders who thrive in high-volume, polished hospitality environments and know how to balance people development, financial performance, and operational execution.

What You’ll Own

• Lead and develop multiple café locations across the Chicago market
• Coach and mentor General Managers to drive accountability and performance
• Execute operational strategies that improve sales, guest satisfaction, retention, and profitability
• Ensure flawless execution of service, product quality, cleanliness, and brand standards
• Analyze district financial performance including labor, sales trends, controllable costs, and profitability
• Build strong bench strength through hiring, succession planning, and leadership development
• Partner with senior leadership on district growth initiatives and new store openings
• Resolve operational challenges quickly while maintaining exceptional guest experience standards

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of multi-unit leadership experience
• Background in premium fast casual, upscale café, polished bakery, QSR, or hospitality-driven restaurant groups
• Proven success managing P&L performance across multiple locations
• Strong track record of developing General Managers and leadership teams
• Experience improving operational consistency and scaling systems
• Highly visible, hands-on leadership style
• Exceptional organizational, coaching, and communication skills
• Comfortable traveling throughout Manhattan locations as needed

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• $110,000 - $115,000 base salary
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off + holidays
• 401(k)
• High-growth company with strong internal advancement potential
• Culture focused on leadership development and operational excellence
• Opportunity to directly influence district growth and long-term success

If you are a results-driven multi-unit leader passionate about building teams, elevating guest experiences, and driving operational success in premium hospitality environments, we want to hear from you.

The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.

Company Description

The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.