Restaurant Area Manager

A premier, high-energy fast-casual restaurant concept with an obsessive customer following and industry-leading unit economics is seeking an exceptional Area Manager / District Manager to oversee operations across a portfolio of high-volume locations in Manhattan. This role is built for a disciplined, high-impact operator who thrives on coaching leadership teams, refining operational systems, and driving consistent execution on the restaurant floor. For an ambitious hospitality leader, this position offers significant operational autonomy, direct collaboration with executive leadership, and an extraordinary performance-based compensation structure that directly rewards bottom-line results, guest satisfaction, and operational rigor. Position Responsibilities Supervise a designated portfolio of store locations, ensuring operational consistency, guest satisfaction, and financial benchmarks are consistently met. Oversee daily restaurant operations in close partnership with General Managers, emphasizing high standards of service, cleanliness, and food quality. Manage multi-unit budgets, labor targets, and cost of goods sold to maximize store-level profitability and cost efficiency. Conduct rigorous, regular store audits to evaluate operational execution, sanitation, food safety, and overall guest experience. Drive guest engagement and digital reputation, actively improving review volume and ratings across Google, Yelp, and delivery platforms. Partner with Human Resources to manage multi-unit staffing levels, streamline recruitment, and coordinate structured onboarding and training. Coach, mentor, and develop General Managers to elevate morale, foster team retention, and cultivate internal leadership talent. Collaborate with the Marketing department to ensure seamless store-level execution of promotional campaigns and influencer partnerships. Maintain vendor relationships, monitor inventory management, and oversee restaurant maintenance, repairs, and smallwares procurement. Enforce strict adherence to all health, safety, and labor regulations across every location in the district.