Restaruant Area Director – QSR

Restaurant Area Director – (Multi-Unit Operations) – QSR (Quick Service)

Location: Detroit (Northern Suburbs)

If you’re ready to own a market, build elite General Managers, and drive real results, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

We’re hiring a Restaurant Area Director to lead 4–7 QSR locations for a growing, people-first organization. This role is built for a proven multi-unit leader who wants autonomy, influence, and upward momentum—not micromanagement.

You’ll be a hands-on, field-based leader with the authority to make decisions, develop leaders, and move the business forward.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package ($70K – $80K + generous bonus)
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule
• Values-driven, performance-focused culture

What’s In It for You

• Real ownership of your area—run it like a business, not a checklist
• Direct impact on results with full P&L responsibility
• Develop leaders, not babysit managers—focus on coaching GMs and building bench strength
• Visible role with senior leadership—your voice and ideas matter
• Career runway with a growing organization that promotes from within
• People-first culture that values strong leadership, accountability, and balance
• Flexibility—outcomes matter more than clock-watching

What You’ll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop General Managers across 4–7 restaurants
• Drive consistency in operations, food quality, service, and brand execution
• Own area-level performance including P&L, labor, and cost controls
• Use KPIs and financials to identify opportunities and execute action plans
• Build a strong leadership pipeline through talent development and succession planning
• Partner with HR and Training to drive engagement, retention, and accountability
• Ensure compliance with safety, sanitation, and operational standards
• Lead change during growth, transitions, and performance turnarounds

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years of restaurant management experience
• 4+ years in a multi-unit leadership role
• 4+ years of direct P&L ownership
• Confident, coach-driven leadership style
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Thrives in fast-paced, high-accountability environments

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to make a real impact—shaping leaders, influencing growth, and helping build a high-performing restaurant organization where people want to stay and grow.

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