Area Coach

About the role

KBP is seeking an Area Coach (AC) to lead approximately 6-9 restaurants within a market area. This role involves coaching and developing Restaurant General Managers (RGMs), strengthening leadership teams, and driving operational excellence across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach approximately 6-9 restaurant leadership teams within your market.
• Regularly travel between restaurants within your market and actively lead in the field.
• Drive sales, profitability, labor performance, and overall business results across the area.
• Conduct regular restaurant visits to provide coaching, reinforce standards, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with leaders to create action plans that improve operational performance, guest satisfaction, and team engagement.
• Support hiring, onboarding, retention, and development of restaurant leadership talent.
• Use performance data and operational metrics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Hold leaders accountable for achieving business goals while providing the support and coaching needed for success.
• Ensure restaurants consistently execute brand standards, food safety practices, and operational procedures.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of successful restaurant leadership experience, including direct operational and financial accountability.
• Multi-unit leadership experience preferred.
• Proven ability to coach, develop, and retain high-performing leaders and teams.
• Strong business acumen, including experience managing labor, profitability, and restaurant performance metrics.
• Ability to influence others, solve problems, and drive results through people.
• Strong communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Able to travel regularly between restaurant locations.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driving requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of success in restaurant leadership roles.
• Experience in multi-unit management.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Passion for building and developing teams.

Skills

• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations and business principles.

Benefits

• Monthly auto and phone allowance.
• Annual recognition program for top-performing Area Coaches.
• Bi-annual Area Coach Conference with leaders from across the organization.
• Structured Area Coach onboarding program, including mentorship and executive coaching.
• Opportunities across 30+ states with a growing organization.
• More than 50% of our restaurant leadership promotions come from within.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• A people-first culture focused on growth, accountability, and development.

Pay

• Offers are based on each candidate's experience and qualifications.

Schedule

• Regular travel between restaurants within your market.