District Manager – Retail Food Concept (NYC Metro Area)

We're on the hunt for a hands-on, experienced District Manager with robust culinary and leadership skills to be a part of our rapidly growing retail food concept. This is a golden opportunity to lead the expansion of one of the most exhilarating food brands on the East Coast. With 6-10 new locations opening soon and more to follow, it's an exciting time to join us!

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations across multiple bakery café locations in the Greater NYC, NJ, LI area.
• Provide culinary leadership and mentorship to store-level managers, ensuring every item meets brand standards and freshness expectations.
• Drive sales growth, profitability, and guest satisfaction across all units.
• Partner with executive leadership on NSO, staffing, and opening new locations.
• Maintain high operational standards in food safety, service, and presentation.
• Hire, train, and develop strong management teams and inspire a culture of hospitality and accountability.
• Travel approximately 100% of the time to support new openings and existing stores.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a District Manager (or multi-unit leader) with fast casual or retail food brands.
• Background as a retail manager with a strong understanding of scratch retail kitchens and fresh food execution.
• Proven track record of leading successful teams in a high-volume environment.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to analyze data and make strategic decisions.
• Exceptional communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel throughout the Greater NYC area and surrounding markets.

Why Join Us?

This is not just another job — it’s an opportunity to grow with a brand that’s redefining the bakery café experience. We offer:

• Competitive base salary with excellent bonus potential
• Real career growth opportunities as we continue to expand nationwide
• A dynamic, supportive leadership culture built on quality, innovation, and passion for great food