Area Manager - Fast Casual Restaurants $100,000 - $120,000 + Bonus This fast-growing, quality fast-casual restaurant group is seeking a driven and dynamic leader with a passion for people, operations, and growth to join our team as an Area Manager.
COMPANY:- Restaurant group has 100+ units and plans to grow at least 25% per year - all corporate owned
BENEFITS:- Outstanding career growth opportunity with this high-growth company
- Unique fun vibrant workplace
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- 401k options
- Life Insurance
- LT and ST Disability
- Car allowance
- Cell phone stipend and laptop
- Bonus potential $4k/quarter
- Free meals
YOUR ROLE WITH THE COMPANY: The Area Manager is responsible for managing 8-10 restaurants. Primary duties and responsibilities include:
- Lead, supervise, train, and coach restaurant managers to foster a positive, high-performing, and fun work environment
- Ensure strong adherence to company SOPs, coaching teams in a timely and constructive manner to uphold brand and operational standards
- Oversee Area P&L, partnering with General Managers to analyze performance, identify trends, and implement corrective actions to achieve or exceed budget targets
- Champion food quality and consistency, ensuring every dish meets the highest standards
- Deliver and model exceptional guest service, while training and empowering team members
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation standards across all locations
BACKGROUND PROFILE:
- Minimum 2+ years of experience as a District Manager or Area Manager with a fast casual or quick service restaurant chain/group, over at least 5 units
- Proven experience with new store openings and operational launches
- Strong leadership skills with a self-motivated, energetic, and hospitable personality
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; active listener and team player
- Passion for great food and the fast-paced, high-reward nature of the restaurant industry
- Committed to excellence with a strong work ethic, punctuality, and guest-first mindset
- Skilled in training and managing hourly team members with openness to feedback and coaching
- Ability to prioritize business needs, set actionable goals, and troubleshoot P&L and controllable costs
- Multitasker who thrives under pressure and consistently delivers an outstanding guest experience
- Tech-savvy with the ability to learn and utilize multiple online tools and systems
- Valid driver's license required
- Associates or Bachelor's degree highly preferred
- Local candidates only. No relocations
EOE - EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER