District Manager

*SALARY STARTING AT $65,000 AND UP TO $75,000 + AN INDUSTRY-LEADING BONUS PLAN UP TO $60,000 PER YEAR, PAID MONTHLY!!!

We are looking for a business partner with an ownership mindset who believes in our mission to Deliver Delight to our guests, our team members, and our communities.

WHO WE ARE:

We are a minority-owned family business serving our communities and philanthropic partners since 1984, as well as a leading franchisee in the Taco Bell system.

This unique combination allows us to provide our ARN Family members both the personal support and world-class tools and processes of the Taco Bell system to set you up for success and enable you to See It, Own It, and Crush It each and every day.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT ALVARADO RESTAURANT NATION:

We know that the overall success of our restaurants and the foundation of our culture is dependent upon having great leadership overseeing our restaurants.

Our ARN team of 40 plus people in our corporate office, the Denver Delight Center, is committed to living our core value Be Your Best Self and partner with you to achieve your goals and bonus potential each period.

We are a people organization that happens to make tacos, and we are committed to providing our team members with every opportunity to grow, learn and develop the life skills needed to achieve their goals.

Our philosophy is to promote from within and our training team is committed to guiding team members through our career development program.

Our Area Restaurant Leaders are given the power and the tools to mentor and lead their teams, we expect you to treat them with respect and provide them with a clear growth path.

Just as we will do for you.

Being an aggressive growth organization with over 250 restaurants in 5 states there is NO LIMIT to ones career path.

Our third core value, Make Moments Count comes to life by recognizing, rewarding, and appreciating the hard work of our teams with awards, cash bonuses, and gatherings to celebrate our wins and inspire each other.

Whether it be BBQs at the Delight Center, picnics; holiday parties; impromptu restaurant visits, or monthly rallies at our Delight Center we foster a family atmosphere.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

The Area Restaurant Leader provides overall leadership and direct supervision over Restaurant General Managers (RGMs) while overseeing the restaurants (typically between 5 and 8) in that area to deliver top quartile operating metrics and meet or exceed the annual operating plan established for the market.

The ARL accomplishes these objectives by leading RGMs and restaurant team members to build capability and execute brand standards.

Focal points include daily review of area and unit-specific performance targets in guest service, margin improvement and team member satisfaction, maintaining company standards in food safety, product and facility specifications, allocating limited capital budgets to meet highest priority facility needs, introducing and reinforcing new company products and initiatives, and selecting, training, developing and motivating management and their teams.

The ARL position is a hands-on field-based position, and the ARLs may directly perform hands-on operational work as necessary to train new managerial team members, respond to immediate or severe customer service needs, or otherwise role model appropriate skills and behaviors in the restaurant.

The ARL needs to be available to support operations leaders and respond timely as needed to account for the business operating hours.

This person will also be responsible for creating and leading a company culture that is conducive to continuing the companys mission and core values.

The principal role of the ARL is to support the long-term development of their RGMs.

WHATS EXPECTED OF YOU:

Team Leadership & Culture Building (People)

Identify and develop a bench of talented restaurant leaders (RGMs, AGMs, and Shift Leaders) through the use of external recruiting initiatives, Role Scorecard reviews, period one-on-ones, and Career Development Plans (CDPs)
Promote and encourage a culture of accountability and recognition to inspire all team members to be their best selves
Participate in new manager orientations to ensure alignment and a positive first-day experience
In partnership with HR and your Market Leader address all performance issues in a timely manner through, feedback/coaching and execution of performance management processes
Lead your team through, setting clear expectations, effective communication (written and verbal), & consistent follow-up
Participate in period rallies, weekly RGM and ARL meetings, training classes, and company events

Ensure Guest Satisfaction (Guest)

Role model Mission & Core Values at all times through a positive and enthusiastic attitude
Drive a positive guest experience through the execution of all Brand Standards (CORE)
Master all operating standards and systems to provide coaching excellence to RGMs to ensure that each restaurant consistently delivers delight to every guest
Lead product and program rollouts with RGMs to ensure success
Understand restaurant trade areas and competitors with the goal of being Best On Block
Timely address guest complaints and PRCs within 48 hours by resolving with delight

Operational & Financial Leadership (Sales and Profits)

Lead the restaurant team in day-to-day field operations
Successfully execute the company morning success routines to ensure RGM continuous improvement and engagement around financial & operational excellence
Analyze the financial performance of each restaurant and understand trends (daily, weekly, period, quarter, and YTD)
Drive unit-level profitability and brand standard execution, by utilizing company Scorecards to manage operations and financial metrics
Visit restaurants within the area of responsibility, utilizing the Companys established calendar and visitation process to calibrate on performance standards and to provide an objective feedback
Conduct Period Business Reviews, discussing operational metrics, bench planning, and P&Ls with RGMs, in order to drive sales and maximize profitability
Conduct quarterly Role Scorecard reviews with RGMs in order to drive company strategic pillars

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU:

Competitive starting salaries
Industry leading bonus plan (paid monthly)
Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Teledoc, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability)
401K plans
Paid vacations
Flexible schedules
Years of Service Awards & Recognition
Cell phone allowance
Vehicle allowance + gas cards
Additional local community perks

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate will have 3+ years of field restaurant multi-unit operations experience, leading high-performing operations teams within a QSR environment
This person will have had direct P&L responsibility and a track record for effectively teaching and developing direct reports
Ability to work the necessary hours to meet the needs of the business; including nights, weekends, and holidays and be available to his or her teams at all times
This candidate will have experience in successfully operating restaurants in turn-around situations, with a track record demonstrating the ability to effectively staff, train, motivate and retain the teams they build under them
Must be an excellent teacher and coach with an ability to develop teams
Detail-oriented and a problem solver who leads by example and with a sense of urgency
Highly motivated, self-directed, and results-driven
Culture champion who embodies the Company Mission & Core Values
Self-motivated leader with a track record of strong leadership skills with the ability to positively influence change for their team
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Adheres to company policies, programs, and success routines

You are applying for a position with a franchisee or licensee of Taco Bell, not Taco Bell Corp.

or any of its affiliates.

Franchisees and licensees are independent business organizations, who will be your only employer if hired, and who are responsible for their own employment practices, including setting their own wage and benefit programs.

Alvarado Restaurant Nation is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or veteran status.

Work Environment: Withstand temperatures of 32 degrees Fahrenheit or less and 90 degrees Fahrenheit or more; Move throughout the restaurant for extended periods (up to 10-12 hours per day); Move 50 lbs.

for distances of up to 10 feet; Balance and move up to 25 lbs.

for distances of up to 50 feet; Understand and respond to team members and guests requests in a loud environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.

Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The duties of this position may change from time to time.

Alvarado Companies reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at t