Assistant Manager

Pizzas & Cream; South Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared tip pool

Growth potential

GM advancement

Brand-new location

Job summary

Pizzas & Cream in South Charleston, WV is opening a brand-new second location July 2026 and seeks an Assistant Manager to partner with the General Manager to run daily operations. You will manage shifts, lead a growing team, handle inventory and food cost controls, and ensure guest experiences meet our standard of care.

This hands-on leadership role offers growth potential, including stepping in as General Manager as we expand, with full-time hours and a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of restaurant supervisory or management experience.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with scheduling, inventory, or cost management preferred.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily shift operations and lead team members during busy service.
• Train and develop Pizza Specialists, Ice Cream Cashiers, and Shift Leads.
• Create staff schedules and manage labor costs.
• Oversee inventory management, ordering, and food cost controls.
• Produce ice cream batches following recipes and quality standards.
• Maintain food safety, cleanliness, and operational standards.
• Handle customer concerns and ensure excellent service.
• Open and close the restaurant following established procedures.
• Step in as acting General Manager when needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff training

Scheduling

Inventory management

Customer service

Communication

Job description

About Pizzas & Cream

Pizzas & Cream has been a beloved part of the West Virginia community since March 2015. What started as a backyard wood-fired oven experiment on our family farm has grown into a thriving restaurant known for handcrafted pizzas and homemade ice cream made with real ingredients and real care. We are now opening a brand-new second location in South Charleston July 2026, and we are looking for the right leader to help us bring that same community spirit to a new home.

Our Values

At Pizzas & Cream, we believe in doing the basics the best and treat people the way we would want to be treated. Rooted in our Christian faith, that golden rule guides how we lead our team, serve our guests, and show up in our community.

• Craftsmanship & Pride in the Product — Real food, real ingredients, no shortcuts. Every pizza and every scoop reflects who we are.
• People First— We invest in the people who work here, develop talents, and create an environment where showing up feels worth it.
• Enriching the Community We Serve — We grew because of community support. We take that seriously and want to be a place people are proud to have in their neighborhood.

The Role

As an Assistant Manager, you'll be a key leader in our new restaurant, working directly with the General Manager to run daily operations. You'll manage shifts, lead team members, handle inventory, and ensure every guest has a great experience. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who wants to grow with us.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily shift operations and lead team members during busy service
• Train and develop Pizza Specialists, Ice Cream Cashiers, and Shift Leads
• Create staff schedules and manage labor costs
• Oversee inventory management, ordering, and food cost controls
• Produce ice cream batches following recipes and quality standards
• Maintain food safety, cleanliness, and operational standards
• Handle customer concerns and ensure excellent service
• Open and close the restaurant following established procedures
• Step in as acting General Manager when needed

What We're Looking For

• 1–2 years of restaurant supervisory or management experience
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills
• Experience with scheduling, inventory, or cost management preferred
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Compensation & Benefits

• $16 – $18/hour (based on experience)
• Shared tip pool participation
• Full-time hours with growth potential
• Opportunity to advance to General Manager as we expand
• Be part of building a brand-new location from day one

• Work hands‑on during peak times (topping pizzas, scooping ice cream, expediting orders)