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Brand Director

EL Fenix
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/19/2025

The District Manager will support and direct the Management Teams in the assigned district through role-model leadership of the Company’s Core Values. He or she will ensure everyday activities run smoothly by setting performance guidelines, creating business tools, and connecting with and developing people to achieve Company objectives by focusing on Systems, Guest Count / Value, People, EBITDA, and Consistency.

Job Responsibilities :

  • Ensure everyday activities run smoothly by setting performance guidelines, creating business tools, and connecting with and developing people to achieve Company objectives by focusing on Systems, Guest Count / Value, People, EBITDA, and Consistency.
  • Manage district operations by directing and coordinating activities consistent with established goals, objectives, and policies.
  • Set operational goals and follow-up plans, and implement programs to ensure attainment of business plans for Guest counts, growth, and profit.
  • Provide direction and structure for operating units, ensuring all restaurants maintain adherence to recipes, preparations, and raw ingredients that meet established standards of quality, specifications, and procedures.
  • Implement improved processes and management methods to generate higher ROI and workflow optimization.
  • Identify any operational issues and give timely feedback to the Management teams to impact operational opportunities.
  • Audit all facets of operational and financial performance during restaurant visits and make corrections on exceptions.
  • Assist in succession planning, working with Management Teams and individual Managers for promotion and / or transfer, identifying potential internal Team Members for promotion.
  • Be directly involved in all aspects of Management training, assisting in training and directing Team Members and training programs. Validate and teach all brand systems to Management teams to achieve Company goals.
  • Achieve budgeted goals for each accounting period, working with Managers to review inventory, labor schedules, declining budgets, forecasts, and R&M.
  • Support Management teams with corrective action plans to help solve problems and provide proper leadership. Review Shopper Report and InMoment trends and develop targeted corrective action steps with Management teams to impact all deficiencies.
  • Ensure the interviewing and hiring process for Team Members is in keeping with wage hour regulations, fair hiring practices, and inclusion policies outlined in the Team Member Handbook.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience managing a multi-unit district.
  • Bachelor’s degree or work history experience equivalent.
  • Willing and able to travel extensively within DFW and local markets.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and proof of vehicle insurance.
  • Financial skills, including developing and analyzing budgets and financial statements, forecasting sales, calculating food and labor costs, and knowledge of cost-control measures.
  • Must be proficient at reading and fully understanding a P&L statement.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Ability to develop high-performing, cohesive teams.
  • Ability to cope with pressure, multiple deadlines, and work under pressure.
  • Must have a high-energy and go-getter attitude and mentality.
  • Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.
  • Note : Relocation not included.

    Perks & Benefits : Medical / dental / vision insurance, supplemental insurance plans, disability & life insurance, wellness programs, brand restaurant discounts, 3 weeks vacation, auto / phone allowance, 401K, and more!

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