Area Coach (AC) manages 4-6 restaurants, partnering with Restaurant General Managers to ensure stores are staffed and the standard operating procedures are being followed. They also work closely with DO's and EVOP ensuring company initiatives are being met. AC candidate must have many of the attributes listed below:

• Faster-than-average pace; ability to learn quickly, thoroughly, and in detail must recognize and adjust to change. There is considerable variety in the work

• Strategic, big-picture thinking backed by an added focus on the tactical aspects of the work Setting and achieving specific standards for self and for others; an emphasis on schedule and quality Primarily task-focused, with some action-oriented collaboration required occasionally

• Seeks and accepts decision authority & responsibility Will effectively weigh risk against the benefit; while not cautious, a calculated decision maker and independent decision maker, will occasionally utilize team consensus or collaboration

• Requires a clear communicator, stimulating influence on others, while being firm, direct, and self-assured in dealing with them Some collaboration within own team but a more independent style in general

• Prefers to delegate routine detail work; will follow up closely and critically for standards and schedule

• Capable of delegating some authority, with close follow-up and control

• Creates a disciplined process

Area Coach should provide clear lines communications between company initiatives and their RGM's. AC's are expected to have a high school degree or GED, or specific certification in their field of expertise.

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