District Manager – Non-Restaurant Positions
- District managers are responsible for managing the operations of several restaurant units with in a geographic area.
- They are responsible for ensuring that sales goals are achieved as well as all other budget goals, such as cost containment.
- They ensure customers’ satisfaction and fair administration of regional personnel policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- This is a high level position.
- A bachelor’s degree and 5 to 10 years of experience in the food service industry are required.
- Some operations may require the employee to have previous multi unit management experience.
- Certifications are not required but are available through the International Food Service Executives Association (www.ifsea.com).
- The certified Food Service Management Professional (FMP) designation is earned through the National Restaurant Association (www.restaurant.org).
- District managers are expected to have strong financial, analytical, and leadership skills.
- A district manager will have several direct reports, usually an administrative assistant, and unit restaurant managers.
- District managers may advance to other executive positions within their organization.