District leader job description

To eat. To laugh. To share. That's why people come to Pizza Hut. It's the calling of our Restaurant General Managers to make them feel like family with smiles, teamwork and dedication.

If you're an experienced restaurant or retail manager, think about a career with Pizza Hut. You know who you are - a natural leader, you love putting together a winning team. You're all about teaching new things and motivating the team to work together. At Pizza Hut, you can do all that - and more. Here, you will work with smart, experienced, fun people. Expect training and growth. Plenty of excitement. Unique challenges. And a world of opportunity.
What are we looking for?

The good news is that your training will teach you everything you need to know to succeed on the job. But there are a few skills you should have from the get-go:

• You have at least 2 years of leadership experience in the restaurant, hospitality or retail industry with responsibility for financial results.

• You're all about creating a great place to work for your team.

• You want to make your customer's day and it shows in the way you are maniacal about serving amazing pizza with a great big smile

• We have a GREAT culture and look for GREAT people to add to our family. You know who you are --honest, energetic, motivational and fun. You have a vision for the perfect restaurant, and you know how to get your team to bring it to life.

• You set high standards for yourself and for your people.

• You're up for a challenge. You love the excitement of the restaurant business and know every day is different.

• And, you're at least 18 years old with a valid driver's license, reliable transportation (not public transportation - you may need to drive to make deposits for the restaurant sometimes) and a true desire to learn and grow.

If you want a management career with an innovative company, look no further than Pizza Hut. Apply today!

**Requirements**

**Additional Information**

The District Safety Leader supports Environmental Health and Safety for Hussmann Services in the Great Lakes District. You will report to our EHS Manager.

+ Supervision and coordination of all EHS related activities within the facilities assigned, to support management with the implementation of EHS standards and requirements.
+ Conduct and manage EHS inspections & audits in accordance with Hussmann policy

+ Implement and maintain (revise as necessary) local EHS programs based on Company policies and other regulations

+ Liaison with local authority, community and other external bodies regarding EHS issues

+ Provide EHS consultation to all departments of the district

+ Recognize acute hazards and recommend or make immediate corrections

+ Coordinate and conduct EHS related training

+ Participate in incident investigation and/or emergency response at District location(s)

+ Administrative responsibilities (examples: SDS Sheets, data entry, Workers' Compensation, maintain KPIs, Maintain injury & illness recordkeeping)

+ Travel required (up to 60%), including overnight

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's degree or 10 + years of equivalent experience

+ 5+years Environmental Health & Safety work experience in construction

+ Working knowledge of mechanical engineering and commercial refrigeration

+ Demonstrated working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, EPA required

+ OSHA 30 or similar certification

+ Have valid driver's license

+ Have physical capability to climb ladders and lift up to 50 pounds

+ Self-starter, with general instructions

+ Excellent problem-solving skills

+ Assist on multiple projects, including with cross function teams

+ Knowledge and practice implementing ISO14001 & OHS Management systems

+ Analyze data and communicate trends in EHS performance

+ Excellent computer skills in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

You will be eligible for a hybrid-remote work schedule

Our organization offers benefits that are the best fit for you at every stage of your career:

Comprehensive Insurance Plans: Health, Dental and Vision, 401k with Company Matching Contribution, Discretionary 401k Company Contribution, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Life/Disability Insurance, Family Leave, Panasonic Employee Discounts, Paid Vacation and Holidays, Wellness Program, Identity Protection, Community Stewardship, Employee Assistance Program and more

Hussmann is a subsidiary of Panasonic USA. Finding a better way has always been the Hussmann way. Since 1906, our focus on innovation has helped food retailers succeed. We hold over a 122 U.S. patents as well as 320 international patents from more than a dozen countries. We collaborate with customers across a variety of food retail segments as we work towards fulfilling a promise for better businesses, better partners, and a better world.

_Hussmann is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, marital status, pregnancy, or any other non-merit based factor._

Who We Are

Since 1966, our Peetniks have journeyed in the pursuit of better - a better blend, a better cup of coffee, a better experience for our customers. Our goal has been to offer the best coffees in the world, without compromise. Collectively, we foster a culture based on authenticity that inspires people to unleash their unique, personal passions and expertise toward achieving our vision and mission. Our Café Peetniks are passionate about our customers, our coffee and our culture. It takes talent and dedication from hundreds of Peetniks to make a single cup of Peet's coffee. Join us!

The District Leader's core purpose is to build, lead and inspire a team to execute upon Peet's service, quality and operational standards and to achieve all financial targets within the individual café locations throughout their district. They are responsible for setting clear expectations for execution and building and developing a high-performing team of Coffeebar Managers and Peetniks.

What You Will Do

In addition to modeling Peet's culture and values and following policies and procedures, principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Leadership:

The District Leader is responsible for creating an engaged and high performing team through coaching and direction. This includes:

• Modeling Peet's values, culture and leadership behaviors
• Setting clear objectives and holding teams accountable to high performance expectations
• Regularly providing constructive feedback and coaching to direct reports
• Creating compelling development plans and career opportunities for direct reports and high potential leaders
• Leading and inspiring a rich culture of execution, training, development and high-performance

Execution:
The District Leader is responsible for overall execution in their cafes through daily operational excellence. This includes:

• Placing the right people in the right roles
• Ensuring proper position training across the region
• Implementing Peet's Playbook (policies, procedures and operational standards) and maintaining a high level of execution against these standards
• Leading the execution of product and brand initiatives
• Driving exceptional customer service including friendliness, cleanliness, speed of service and drink quality
• Maintaining a working knowledge of the trade area to build relationships and drive revenues

Results:
The District Leader is responsible for creating a profitable district where all productivity, sales, people and financial targets are met. This includes:

• Clearly communicating expectations for performance standards
• Delivering positive sales, traffic and profit results for both existing and new Coffeebars
• Delivering against established customer feedback metrics
• Attaining employee training, development and turnover targets
• Ensuring brand initiatives are implemented and performing to set targets

Who You Are

The Ideal Candidate will:

• Have at least three years previous multi-unit management experience within the premium service or food industry, or, equivalent related experience and training.
• Possess proven ability to grow sales while providing exceptional customer service.
• Show demonstrated ability to identify and delegate tasks appropriately so cafés operate profitably and team members grow.
• Have experience in recruiting and employee development, including the development of Assistant Café Managers to Café Managers.
• Have the ability to travel locally and nationally, drive on behalf of Peet's and to work a variety of hours to support business needs, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Peetniks are passionate and authentic, learners and doers, committed to the pursuit of better. This is your opportunity to craft at path that matters with us!

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