District Manager - KS (Wichita)

About the role

The District Manager (DM) oversees 3 locations (corporate and/or franchise) within an assigned district, ensuring consistent execution of LaMar’s Core Values, brand standards, product quality, cleanliness, service expectations, recipes, service model, and café presentation. This role conducts regular store visits, audits, and performance reviews, serves as the primary operational liaison between store leadership and corporate headquarters, and drives key performance indicators.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee 3 locations (corporate and/or franchise) within an assigned district
• Ensure consistent execution of LaMar’s Core Values, brand standards, product quality, cleanliness, service expectations, recipes, service model, and café presentation
• Conduct regular store visits, audits, and performance reviews
• Serve as the primary operational liaison between store leadership and corporate headquarters
• People Leadership & Talent Development: Recruit, train, coach, and mentor General Managers, Assistant Managers, and Shift Managers; build strong leadership benches and succession plans across all locations; drive accountability through performance scorecards and structured coaching; foster a culture rooted in hospitality, craftsmanship, accountability, and ownership
• Financial & KPI Performance: Own district-level P&L performance and results; drive sales growth, labor optimization, COGS control, and EBITDA targets; monitor and improve key performance indicators, including: Sales and traffic growth, Labor percentage, Food and paper costs, Guest satisfaction scores, Health and safety compliance; partner with Finance and Operations teams to implement corrective action plans as needed
• Operational Excellence & Brand Standards: Ensure compliance with: Food safety and sanitation standards, Local, state, and federal labor laws, Franchise system requirements, where applicable; Support new store openings, remodels, and market launches; Execute corporate initiatives, operational systems, and technology upgrades
• Franchise & Corporate Partnership (If Applicable): Serve as an operational advisor to franchisees within the assigned district; support and enforce franchise compliance, performance improvement, and growth readiness; uphold LaMar’s premium, gourmet, artisan brand positioning and guest promise

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of multiunit restaurant or café leadership experience
• Demonstrated success managing 3 to 15+ locations
• Strong P&L ownership and financial acumen
• Experience in fast-paced fast-casual, QSR, coffee, bakery, or fastluxe concepts
• Ability to travel extensively within assigned district, area, region, and multistate locations
• Strong leadership, communication, and coaching capabilities

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary ranging from $80,000 to $110,000 annually
• Performance-based promotion opportunities
• Car allowance or mileage reimbursement
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding national brand

Why Join LaMar’s?

• Be part of a category-defining premium brand
• Make a direct impact at the multiunit leadership level
• Work closely with executive leadership
• Opportunity to grow into Area, Regional, Director, or VP-level roles

Leadership Traits

• Brand-first mindset with uncompromising quality standards
• Calm, decisive leadership in fast-paced environments
• Strong people development and culture-building skills
• Entrepreneurial, growth-oriented approach