District Manager-QSR

District Manager Burger King

Location: Columbus OH

Position Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $80000 - $90000 Base Salary Performance Bonus

About the Opportunity

Are you a hands-on multi-unit leader who thrives on developing people and driving operational excellence We are seeking a District Manager to oversee Burger King restaurants in the Columbus OH market.

You will be joining one of the largest and fastest-growing multi-brand franchisees in the country. Managing over 200 Burger King locations across 17 states our group was recently honored as the 2025 Burger King Franchisee of the Year. Backed by a massive 475 unit infrastructure you will have the resources training and administrative support to truly lead your market toward success.

Why Join Us

• Award-Winning Culture: Work for the proud recipient of the 2025 Burger King Franchisee of the Year award.
  
• Unrivaled Stability: Our operational leadership team features Directors of Operations boasting an incredible 30 year tenure.
  
• Massive Infrastructure: With 475 locations under our parent organization you get access to world-class training finance HR and development systems that single-brand operators simply cannot match.
  
• Cross-Brand Career Paths: Grow your career across a stable multi-brand ecosystem spanning multiple national concepts.
  
• People First: Gain access to our dedicated employee hardship grant fund providing a tangible signal of our supportive team culture.
  

What Youll Do

As a District Manager you wont be managing from a laptop at home. You will be a visible active leader in your restaurants.

• Own the P&L: Take full accountability for driving sales managing controllables (food & labor) and maximizing store-level EBITDA across your restaurant span.
  
• Be On-Shift & Present: Spend the bulk of your week inside the restaurants building personal direct relationships with your General Managers (RGMs) and Assistant General Managers (AGMs).
  
• Coach Dont Just Manage: Focus on people-first coaching to elevate your restaurant managers into stronger more independent business operators.
  
• Protect the Brand: Maintain strict adherence to QSC (Quality Service Cleanliness) standards drive-thru speed-of-service and guest satisfaction metrics.
  
• Build the Bench: Proactively identify talent develop next-up shift leaders and maintain a visible internal promotion pipeline.
  
• Drive Hourly Staffing: Partner closely with HR and recruiting teams to optimize restaurant staffing levels and boost local team retention.
  

What You Bring

• Experience: 5 years of multi-unit Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) leadership experience managing a span of 4 to 10 restaurants.
  
• Brand Background: Burger King experience is highly preferred though comparable big-box QSR experience (e.g. McDonalds Wendys Taco Bell Hardees) will absolutely be considered.
  
• Leadership Style: A hands-on boots-on-the-ground operating style. You are comfortable working side-by-side with your crew when necessary.
  
• Proven Track Record: A documented history of developing mentoring and promoting internal restaurant talent.
  
• Job Stability: A history of stable job tenure; we value leaders who look to build long rewarding careers.
  

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Base Salary ($80000 - $90000)
  
• Robust performance-based bonus structure
  
• Comprehensive health dental and vision benefits
  
• Company-provided tools/allowances for daily multi-store travel
  
• Clear path toward higher-level operational leadership roles