District Manager - Company Operations

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Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies with nearly $49 billion in annual system-wide sales and over 33,000 restaurants in more than 120 countries and territories.

RBI owns four of the world's most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands – TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES®, and FIREHOUSE SUBS®. These independently operated brands have been serving their respective guests, franchisees and communities for decades. Through its Restaurant Brands for Good framework, RBI is improving sustainable outcomes related to its food, the planet, and people and communities.

RBI is committed to growing the TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES® and FIREHOUSE SUBS® brands by leveraging their respective core values, employee and franchisee relationships, and long track records of community support. Each brand benefits from the global scale and shared best practices that come from ownership by Restaurant Brands International Inc.

Job Summary: As an integral member of the Popeyes Company Operations team, the District Manager oversees five to six restaurants and is directly responsible for the = Profit Loss (PL) statement. This position will lead a restaurant management team responsible for meeting operational and organizational objectives while adhering to brand standards. As the District Manager you will have a unique opportunity to work closely with the corporate office to provide support and feedback around improvement for all aspects of the business (Operations, Marketing, Finance, Technology).

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Managing and leading a restaurant management team that will work in maintaining a high level of guest satisfaction by facilitating safe, clean, high quality restaurant operations.
• Creates operational plans to support the execution of company initiatives to achieve operational excellence and adhere to brand standards.
• Consistently reviews and responds to guest feedback to address concerns and maintain a strong presence in the local community.
• Building a team of high performing team members through proactive recruitment, hiring great talent, and ensuring compliance around training programs.
• Responsible for all people related decisions, including performance assessments, providing coaching plans, and developing restaurant managers through performance management tools.
• Recognizes and reinforces individual and team accomplishments through existing tools as well as by finding new and effective methods of employee and restaurant recognition.
• Manages restaurant profitability by improving sales, maintaining accurate cash counts, managing controllable costs, and executing plans to improve food cost and labor efficiency.
• Conduct restaurant audits to review business performance and store environment to identify opportunities for improvement; provide coaching to store management to take action and achieve business goals.
• Ensure adherence to wage and hour guidelines for all restaurant employees, especially minors.
• Support corporate initiatives through restaurant pilots and feedback programs to optimize brand standards and restaurant performance.
• Conduct weekly meetings with RGMs to review results, communicate changes, and lead on how to improve.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong business leader that can drive specific behaviors by leading by example.
• Proven coaching and training experience.
• Ability to manage the overall operations and profitability of multiple stores.
• Display excellent project management, organizational, and scheduling skills.
• Manages own time to meet objectives and coordinates others` time and activities.
• P+L and management experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 4-5 years of restaurant management or multi-unit experience.
• Flexible schedule and ability to travel regularly to assigned restaurants.
• Excellent follow up and communications skills.

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Benefits at all of our global offices are focused on physical, mental and financial wellness. We offer unique and progressive benefits, including a comprehensive global paid parental leave program that supports employees as they expand their families, free telemedicine and mental wellness support.

Restaurant Brands International and all of its affiliated companies (collectively, RBI) are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers that do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, provincial or federal laws, rules, or regulations. RBI's policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.