Assistant General Manager — Fast-Casual Pizza Leader

The Root Restaurant & Bar; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Bonus potential

Employee meal privilege

Paid Time Off

Shoe allowance

Job summary

Blaze Pizza is seeking an Assistant General Manager to lead daily operations, supervise a diverse team and maintain high standards of quality and guest experience. You will manage restaurant activities in the absence of the General Manager and drive a positive, fast-casual service culture.

The role requires 1–2 years supervisory experience, strong leadership, P&L awareness, and flexible availability including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, guest service, communication and conflict resolution skills.
• A high school diploma (some college preferred).
• A minimum of 1–2 years supervisory experience.
• Basic knowledge of P&L statements.
• Basic math and accounting skills.
• Full availability for any shift, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work a 50-hour work week.
• Good personal grooming.
• Ability to stand for 8 hours.
• Ability to lift 35–50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Always Leading through example.
• Work as part of a Team while maintaining a POSITIVE WORK Environment.
• Must be FLEXIBLE to Change that comes with working in a Restaurant Environment.
• Administrative duties including balancing cash drawers, inventory counts and food safety standards.
• Helping to build the Blaze brand and culture by interviewing, hiring and training new team members.
• Overseeing a diverse team as they prepare GREAT pizzas and ensuring the highest product quality, maintenance and cleanliness of our restaurant consistent with company standards.
• Helping to develop and lead our team by providing daily feedback and performance reviews.
• A team player who can jump in where needed and always cultivate the guest experience by providing fast, courteous, sincere and positive service
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Communication

Conflict resolution

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Blaze Pizza is seeking an Assistant General Manager to lead daily operations, supervise a diverse team and maintain high standards of quality and guest experience. You will manage restaurant activities in the absence of the General Manager and drive a positive, fast-casual service culture.

The role requires 1–2 years supervisory experience, strong leadership, P&L awareness, and flexible availability including nights and weekends.