District Manager, Restaurant​/Food Service

Salary Range: $95,000.00 To $ Annually

Location:
Seattle, WA | Greater Seattle Area | Field Based | Travel Required

Pay Range:
$95,000 - $110,000 annually + potential participation in bonus program

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and internal equity.

Employment Type:
Full Time | Salaried, Exempt

At Supreme Dumplings
, we proudly deliver moments of joy to our guests, team members, and the communities we serve. We are dedicated to providing authentic Xiao Long Bao and other small bites of happiness through exceptional quality, service, and value.

Our Taiwanese restaurant concept is deeply rooted in tradition and craftsmanship. Our specialty,
Xiao Long Bao (小籠包), is carefully crafted using traditional techniques to deliver an authentic dining experience.

As part of Kizuki International LLC, Supreme Dumplings continues to expand across multiple markets while maintaining our commitment to culinary excellence, operational consistency, and exceptional hospitality.

The District Manager is a key operational leader responsible for overseeing multiple Supreme Dumplings locations throughout the Greater Seattle Area, driving restaurant profitability, operational excellence, guest satisfaction, and leadership development.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Operations & Director of Operations, this position works directly with General Managers and restaurant teams to ensure consistent execution of company standards and achievement of financial and operational goals.

This is a hands on, field focused leadership role requiring a strong presence inside our restaurants, the ability to develop high performing management teams, and a commitment to identifying and correcting operational challenges.

We believe great operational leadership happens inside our restaurants, not behind a desk.

Your typical workweek will consist of approximately 50 hours, with an intentional balance between business analysis and direct restaurant leadership.

35 Hours Weekly | In Restaurant Leadership

• Work on your feet, side by side with restaurant teams, actively participating in daily operations.
• Identify and eliminate operational waste, inefficiencies, and unnecessary expenses.
• Coach General Managers and team members in real time, reinforcing standards through direct leadership.
• Evaluate guest experience, food quality, service execution, productivity, and team performance.
• Lead by example, address performance gaps immediately, and develop sustainable solutions.

15 Hours Weekly | Business Analysis & Planning

• Analyze restaurant financial performance, P&L statements, labor, food costs, and sales trends.
• Review and reconcile payroll, inventory, scheduling, and operational reporting.
• Develop actionable plans to improve profitability, productivity, and restaurant performance.
• Participate in leadership meetings, business reviews, and strategic planning.
• Establish clear priorities, track progress, and hold restaurant leadership accountable for results.

We expect a leader who can identify problems, develop solutions, and execute alongside their teams rather than simply delegate.

Multi Unit Operational Leadership

• Oversee daily operations and performance across assigned Supreme Dumplings restaurants.
• Lead, coach, and hold General Managers accountable for restaurant performance and operational standards.
• Maintain a consistent presence in restaurants, particularly during peak service periods.
• Conduct regular operational audits, restaurant evaluations, and performance reviews.
• Identify performance gaps, implement corrective action plans, and ensure sustainable improvements.
• Support restaurant openings, operational…