Inspiring District Manager - Lead High-Performing Bakery Cafés | $100K
Job Description
Job Description
District Manager – Manhattan, NY | $100K
Salary: $100,000 base + benefits
Do you have a passion for café culture, artisan bakery operations, and building teams that deliver exceptional guest experiences? We are seeking a District Manager to lead multiple high-performing bakery cafés, coaching managers, driving operational excellence, and ensuring every location delights guests.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead district operations with a focus on revenue growth, guest satisfaction, and team development
- Mentor and inspire café managers to achieve operational and service excellence
- Ensure consistent execution of bakery, café, and service standards across all locations
- Oversee financial performance, P&L accountability, labor, and inventory management
- Implement training programs and ongoing development initiatives for managers and staff
- Handle escalated guest concerns and maintain exceptional brand reputation
- Travel to all district locations and new openings as needed
What We’re Looking For:
- 5–7+ years in European-style café, bakery, or high-volume café operations
- Strong operational background in P&L management, inventory, and staffing
- Hands-on, visible leadership style with a passion for mentoring and coaching
- Exceptional communication and organizational skills, high emotional intelligence
- Proven ability to scale locations, lead multi-unit teams, and deliver high-quality guest experiences
- Flexibility to travel across the district and work varied shifts including weekends
Why You’ll Love This Role:
- Lead a growing café portfolio rooted in artisan bakery culture
- Competitive $100K base salary
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid time off and holidays
- 401K retirement plan
- Work in a high-energy, collaborative, and team-focused culture
If you are a hands-on, results-driven leader with a love for European-style café operations and building high-performing teams, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Company DescriptionThe Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.
Company Description
The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.