District Manager

District Manager – Saudi Arabia

We are partnering with a

leading, high-growth F\&B brand

in the region to appoint a

District Manager

to oversee multi-site restaurant operations across Saudi Arabia.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a

well-established yet rapidly expanding business

, with ambitious growth plans to significantly scale its footprint over the coming years.

The Role

As District Manager, you will lead multiple restaurant locations through a team of Area Managers, driving

operational excellence, commercial performance, and exceptional customer experience

.

You will play a critical role in shaping performance, building leadership capability, and ensuring consistency across all sites.

Key Responsibilities

🔹 Leadership \& Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop Area Managers to deliver operational and financial targets
• Build a high-performance, accountable culture
• Drive succession planning and leadership pipeline across the district

🔹 Operational Excellence

• Ensure consistent execution of brand standards, food quality, and safety
• Oversee SOP compliance, audits, and performance improvement plans
• Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions

🔹 Financial Performance

• Own full district P\&L (sales, costs, profitability)
• Identify opportunities to grow revenue and optimise costs
• Lead budgeting and forecasting with Area Managers

🔹 Customer Experience

• Champion a customer-first mindset across all locations
• Monitor feedback and drive service improvements
• Ensure consistent delivery of brand experience

🔹 Growth \& Strategy

• Support new store openings and market expansion
• Drive local store marketing and sales initiatives
• Align operations with broader business strategy

🔹 Compliance \& Risk

• Ensure full adherence to local regulations and company policies
• Oversee health, safety, and hygiene standards

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Hospitality, or related field
• 8–12 years’ experience in QSR/F\&B operations
• 3–5\+ years managing at Area Manager level or above
• Proven experience leading multi-site operations

Key Skills

• Strong leadership and coaching capability
• Commercial and financial acumen (P\&L ownership essential)
• Operational excellence mindset
• Stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Hands-on, field-oriented approach (including weekends/public holidays as required)