just got an offer for a Field Leader role (oversees multiple restaurant locations in the SoCal region). posting the numbers since there's almost nothing on this role publicly.
offer breakdown: base: $105k annual bonus target: 15% (manager discretion, said typical payout has been 80-100% of target in recent years) benefits: solid medical/dental, 401k with 4% match, free food allowance (yes it's real, yes i checked) relo: not applicable, i'm local
i'm transitioning from military logistics so i don't have a great private-sector benchmark. the role is regional ops, covering something like 6-8 restaurants. feels like a lot of responsibility for that base but the growth track to Director of Operations is apparently real here. would appreciate any sanity checks.
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recruiter_rita
field leader / multi-unit ops in QSR tends to land $90-115k in SoCal depending on how many units and the brand. $105k at 6-8 Chipotle locations is reasonable but not rich given the scope. the 15% bonus is standard for the level. the internal track to Director is genuinely a real path here, more so than most chains. negotiate the base if you can, they usually have $5-10k of room.
ae_andre
the 'growth track is real' line is how every company sells a below-market base. push on the bonus structure. get it in writing that recent payouts were actually 80-100% and ask what percentage of field leaders hit full target last year. if they can't answer that, the number is decorative.
veteran_vance
fair point. i'll ask about the historical bonus payout rate before i sign. thanks.