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We are currently looking for a District Manager to join our team!

District Manager Responsibilities:

Talent Development & Succession: Mentor and inspire a team store level management to build a strong leadership bench, driving succession planning and accelerating the growth of high-potential managers.
Operational Excellence & Compliance: Ensure uncompromising quality and hospitality standards across all locations, maintaining strict food safety protocols and full compliance with company policies and labor laws.
Financial & P&L Ownership: Manage the district P&L by analyzing trends, optimizing labor and food costs, and using data-driven insights to improve forecasting and capture growth opportunities.
Culture & Values Leadership: Ensure culture is incorporated and instilled by modeling company values to foster a positive, inclusive environment defined by accountability and hospitality excellence.
Strategic Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with HR, Culinary, Marketing, and Facilities to align district priorities and lead seamless change management for new initiatives or cafe openings.
Change Management & Execution: Balance day-to-day operational support with long-term strategic goals, ensuring new rollouts are embedded successfully while maintaining focus under pressure.

District Manager Requirements:

Extensive Leadership Experience: Requires 5+ years of multi-unit oversight in high-volume hospitality or restaurant environments, with a proven track record of developing managers into senior leaders.
Financial & Strategic Acumen: Demonstrated ability to drive both top-line sales and margin growth through operational discipline and strong business intelligence.
High-EQ Leadership Style: An emotionally intelligent, hands-on leader who prioritizes team empowerment over micromanagement and excels at influencing others in dynamic, growth-oriented settings.
Technical & Industry Credentials: Proficient in industry-standard tools (UKG, Toast, CrunchTime) and backed by relevant certifications (ServSafe, Allergen) and a degree in Hospitality Management or a related field.

JOB ID: 171992

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Peggy Hong

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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

Kalyn joined Goodwin Recruiting with over a decade of experience in operations, leadership, and hospitality management. She’s known for her values-driven approach, strong team-building skills, and commitment to excellence. Kalyn’s experience across industries - ranging from medical and construction to hospitality and finance - has made her highly effective in full-cycle recruiting.