District Manager - Orange County

Location: Hybrid-remote within Orange County. This role supports kitchens throughout Orange County, southern California and requires regular travel between assigned locations. Preference for candidates located within the Orange County area.

Pay

$110,000–$116,000 annual salary + performance-based bonus program. Final compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus program with profit share
• Unlimited PTO
• Medical, Dental, & Vision plan for full-time team members
• 401k with up to a 4% employer match after one year

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Development
  • Partner with the Regional Director to hire, coach, and develop Kitchen Managers and other leaders
  • Build strong teams by providing ongoing coaching, feedback, and development
  • Support succession planning and talent development across assigned kitchens
• Operations Excellence
  • Oversee the daily operations and performance of multiple kitchen locations
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, food safety standards, and operational expectations
  • Monitor execution and coach teams to maintain high standards of quality, consistency, and customer experience
  • Conduct regular kitchen visits and operational audits to assess performance and identify opportunities for improvement
• Business Performance
  • Partner with Kitchen Managers to analyze financial performance and identify opportunities to improve sales, labor, food cost, and profitability
  • Review operational metrics and customer feedback to drive continuous improvement
  • Support the successful execution of company initiatives, training programs, and operational rollouts

Requirements

• Strong operational leadership experience in restaurants, hospitality, or food service, with a passion for coaching teams and developing leaders
• Minimum of 5 years of restaurant or kitchen management experience
• Minimum of 2 years of multi-unit leadership experience managing 4 or more locations
• QSR, fast casual, ghost kitchen, or delivery-first experience preferred
• Proven track record of achieving financial, operational, and people development goals
• Demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and hold leaders accountable while building a strong culture of ownership
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly throughout Orange County and southern California, including overnight travel as needed. Travel may represent up to 75% of the work week
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Highly organized and self-directed, with the ability to build strong partnerships across a fast-moving, distributed organization

About Us

At Salted, we're building the next generation of the restaurant industry. As the nation's largest delivery-first restaurant group, we make better-for-you cuisine more accessible through innovative culinary brands and technology-enabled operations. We focus on clean-label, plant-driven, and most importantly, delicious food. Join us in shaping the future of restaurants and helping teams deliver exceptional experiences every day.