District Manager (Fast-growing Bakery Café brand) | $90K-$95K/year

Job Description

Job Description

District Manager (Fast-growing Bakery Café brand) - Philadelphia market - $90,000-$95,000/year

Fast-growing bakery café brand expanding across the Philadelphia market. This is a field-based role supporting franchise owners as they build thriving café businesses.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with performance-based growth potential
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• A clear advancement path inside a rapidly expanding brand

What You Will Do

• Serve as the primary operational advisor to franchise owners and their General Managers across the Philadelphia market
• Conduct regular café visits to assess product quality, brand execution, guest experience, and cleanliness
• Coach owners and GMs on P&L drivers, labor forecasting, inventory control, and waste management using data and dashboards
• Guide franchisees through action plans that close operational gaps and reinforce brand standards
• Support new café openings, remodels, and key operational milestones
• Partner with internal Training, Marketing, and Production teams to deliver the resources franchisees need to succeed

What We Need

• 1 to 3 years in franchise operations, multi-unit retail, hospitality, or restaurant management
• 1 to 3 years of supervisory or multi-unit experience
• Strong understanding of café or restaurant operations, product quality, and guest experience
• Working knowledge of inventory planning, waste control, and basic P&L
• Experience with POS systems
• Willingness to travel across the assigned market, including occasional weekends and holidays

Bonus Points For

• Bachelor's degree
• Toast POS experience
• Familiarity with the Philadelphia dining and franchise market

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.