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District Manager – Food Cart & Hospitality Operations

Location: Portland, OR

Reports to: Ownership

About Us

We operate a successful, high-traffic food cart pod and hospitality venue in Portland with strong brand recognition, loyal tenants, and an engaged customer base. We are currently a single location and are expanding to a second location in Q1 2026

We're looking for a District Manager to take true ownership of operations — someone who treats the business like it's their own and wants to help build something that scales.

The Role

This is a hands-on, high-accountability leadership role for a proven operator who gets an exceptional amount done through organization, delegation, and follow-through

You will be responsible for the day-to-day success of the business, leading staff, managing food cart tenants, overseeing facilities, hosting events, and maintaining high standards — while also preparing the operation to scale across multiple locations.

This role will initially oversee our flagship location and expand to full district responsibility as our second location opens in early 2026.

Who You Are

You are:

• A high-output operator — execution-focused, reliable, and decisive
• Extremely organized with strong systems and follow-through
• Comfortable being the emergency contact and stepping in when needed
• Personable and professional, with the ability to have direct, difficult conversations
• Thick-skinned, calm under pressure, and solutions-oriented
• Known for high integrity and excellent references
• Proven in prior roles as a trusted leader in hospitality or multi-unit operations

You don't wait to be told what to do — you see problems, fix them, and move the business forward.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Facilities

• Own daily operations of the food cart pod and shared spaces
• Ensure cleanliness, safety, maintenance, and vendor performance
• Anticipate issues and resolve them proactively
• Manage scheduling, coverage, and emergency situations

People & Leadership

• Hire, train, and lead on-site staff
• Set expectations and hold teams accountable
• Foster a positive, professional, high-standards culture
• Serve as the primary point of contact for food cart tenants

Tenant & Community Management

• Build strong, respectful relationships with food cart operators
• Enforce rules, agreements, and standards consistently
• Balance tenant success with the needs of the overall business

Events & Programming

• Plan, execute, and maintain recurring events and initiatives
• Oversee special events and community programming
• Ensure events align with brand, experience, and financial goals

Financial & Performance Management

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and profitability goals
• Track performance metrics and identify improvement opportunities
• Help prepare systems and teams for multi-location expansion

Experience & Qualifications

• 3+ years of senior management experience in hospitality, food & beverage, or multi-unit operations
• Demonstrated success leading teams and managing complex environments
• Experience with events, programming, or community-focused venues preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, and delegation skills
• A documented track record of reliability, integrity, and execution

Compensation & Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation, commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonus structure
• Opportunity for profit-sharing and/or equity participation for the right long-term fit
• Paid vacation and time off
• Supportive ownership and real autonomy in the role

Why This Role Is Different

This is not a placeholder management role. It's an opportunity to step into real ownership-level responsibility, help scale a growing hospitality brand, and participate in the upside as the business expands.

If you're a builder, a leader, and a high-integrity operator who wants to grow with a company — we want to hear from you.

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