DISTRICT MANAGER - BURGER KING

Southern Michigan / Elkhart, IN Market

Market Territory

• Niles, MI

• Coldwater, MI

• Adrian, MI

• South Bend, IN

• Elkhart, IN (3 locations)

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a hands-on, energetic District Manager to oversee multiple Burger King locations across Southern Michigan and Elkhart, Indiana. This role requires a leader with a great personality who is friendly, uplifting, and skilled at elevating teams. The ideal candidate understands that Burger King General Managers work in the trenches during peak hours (11 AM-2 PM and 5 PM-7 PM) and can coach managers to be team players who lead by example while maintaining positive work environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee operations for multiple Burger King locations ensuring operational excellence

• Provide hands-on leadership supporting GMs and teams during peak hours (11 AM-2 PM, 5 PM-7 PM)

• Coach General Managers to be hands-on leaders who work alongside their teams

• Drive sales, profitability, and guest satisfaction across all locations

• Manage P&L performance, labor costs, food costs, and controllable expenses

• Recruit, train, and develop General Managers and management teams

• Foster positive, uplifting work environments that motivate and engage staff

• Lead by example demonstrating team player mentality and hands-on approach

• Conduct regular restaurant visits ensuring compliance with operational standards

• Ensure excellent drive-thru operations and speed of service

• Monitor performance scores and work to achieve company goals and awards

• Implement training programs and coaching strategies to elevate team performance

• Maintain brand standards while adapting to smaller staff operations

Required Qualifications

• Burger King General Manager experience PLUS multi-unit management experience (Burger King or other QSR)

• 3+ years of multi-unit management experience in quick-service restaurant operations

• Proven track record managing P&L, labor, and food costs across multiple locations

• Heavy drive-thru operations experience required

• Hands-on leadership style with willingness to work alongside teams during peak hours

• Great personality - friendly, uplifting, and skilled at motivating teams

• Experience maintaining positive work environments under pressure

• Strong understanding of operations with smaller staff sizes

• Preferred backgrounds: Burger King, Taco Bell, Popeyes, KFC, Wendy's, Rally's/Checkers

• McDonald's candidates considered IF they can clearly articulate why they're interested in more hands-on BK environment

• Favorable performance scores and operational awards preferred

• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within territory

• Ability to work flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays

The Burger King Difference

Burger King operates differently than larger-staffed brands like McDonald's. Our General Managers must be in the trenches assisting wherever needed during prime busy hours (11 AM-2 PM and 5 PM-7 PM). We need team players who lead by example and maintain positive work environments even during the busiest times. Our District Managers must coach and model this hands-on approach while elevating team performance across all locations.

Note for McDonald's Candidates

We are open to candidates from McDonald's, but candidates must understand the operational differences. McDonald's typically has larger staff sizes with various department managers, allowing GMs to be less hands-on. Burger King requires GMs who work directly alongside their teams during peak hours. If you're coming from McDonald's, be prepared to articulate why you're interested in this more hands-on leadership environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $90,000+ (based on experience)

• Annual bonus potential up to $20,000

• Company car provided

• Company credit card

• Phone allowance

• Comprehensive health benefits package

• Professional development and growth opportunities

If you're a hands-on, uplifting leader with Burger King GM experience and multi-unit expertise who thrives on working alongside teams and elevating performance, we want to hear from you!