Restaurant District Manager

Recruiting Partner: Joey Paravati

Tupelo, Mississippi | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $75,000 to $80,000 | Job ID: 166891

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District Manager – Full-Service Restaurant Group

Are you a high-energy restaurant leader who thrives on building teams, driving results, and delivering unforgettable guest experiences? We’re looking for a District Manager who’s as passionate about people as they are about performance. This is a hands-on, heart-forward leadership role for someone who knows how to balance the books, coach with empathy, and inspire excellence across multiple locations.

District Manager Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive base salary: $72,000–$80,000
  • Bonus potential: Performance-based incentives
  • Benefits that matter: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with generous match
  • Time to recharge: Paid Time Off and Sick Days
  • On-the-go support: Meal expenses and travel reimbursement via company card

District Manager Requirements & Qualifications

  • Multi-unit mastery: 3+ years leading at least 6 full-service restaurant units
  • GM roots: 3+ years as a General Manager with a clear track record of growth
  • Operational range: FOH and BOH leadership experience
  • Financial fluency: Proficient in P&L management and labor models
  • People-first mindset: Ability to lead with positivity and create a culture of care
  • Self-starter energy: Independent and driven in a guest-obsessed environment
  • Career clarity: Demonstrated commitment and thoughtful transitions in career path
  • Credibility: Strong references from current or former supervisors

District Manager Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Lead, train, and motivate teams across multiple locations to deliver outstanding service.
  • Manage daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow and high standards.
  • Analyze financial performance and implement strategies for improvement.
  • Collaborate with teams to enhance guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.
  • Foster a positive work environment that encourages accountability and performance.

If you’re ready to lead with heart, hustle, and hospitality, we want to hear from you.

Apply now with your resume and let’s start the conversation.

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

 

JOB ID: 166891

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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.

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Additional Information

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.

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Joey Paravati

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