Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

District Manager – Southern Classic Chicken
Baton Rouge, LA Area

Mission: To Bring You Back – again and again.

At Southern Classic Chicken, we believe in more than crispy chicken and fresh sides—we believe in people. We’re looking for a District Manager who leads with courage, operates with integrity, and inspires their teams to achieve excellence every day. If you have a passion for developing leaders, driving results, and making a lasting impact, this is your next great opportunity.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support multiple restaurant locations, ensuring each delivers consistent excellence in food, service, and hospitality.
• Coach, mentor, and develop General Managers to grow their leadership skills and achieve business goals.
• Drive operational excellence through clear expectations, accountability, and follow-through.
• Champion our Classic Habits Be on time, Be present, Be ready to work, Be coachable, and Be accountable.
• Use data and KPIs to make decisions that grow sales, manage costs, and strengthen teams.
• Live our Core Values:
  • Courage: Seek feedback and act on it.
  • Heart: Own it and be involved.
  • Integrity: Do the right things the right way.
  • Grit: Get it done.
  • Family: Always come back to what matters most.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven multi-unit leadership experience in QSR, fast casual, or full-service dining.
• Strong people development skills—you build bench strength, not just fill schedules.
• Financial acumen with the ability to manage P&Ls and drive profitability.
• A balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution.
• High energy, resilience, and the ability to lead through change.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding restaurant group.
• A culture that values your voice and celebrates your wins.
• The chance to make a lasting difference in your team, your district, and your community.

Bring your grit, your heart, and your leadership—and we’ll bring you back.

Apply today to join the Southern Classic Chicken family.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.

Southern Classic Chicken has been a family institution in Louisiana for the past 35 years! Dedicated to serving the absolute best fried chicken and sides at a price point that provides an incredible value has been the goal since day one. We are committed to the growth and development of our people as we bring our love for southern-style chicken to communities across America.