Eastern KY Restaurant GM: Lead Team & Profit

Papa John's Pizza; Pikeville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Papa John's Pizza in Pikeville, KY is seeking a General Manager to lead daily restaurant operations, drive profitability, and deliver an outstanding guest experience.

This role owns results, builds a strong management team, manages labor and food costs, enforces safety and quality, and leads across all shifts.

You will report to the District Manager/Director of Operations and focus on sales growth, staffing, training, customer service, and performance accountability.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a restaurant operations team.
• Proven ability to manage labor, cost, and quality.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily restaurant operations and ensure profitability and guest satisfaction.
• Drive sales growth and execute marketing initiatives; monitor performance metrics.
• Manage labor costs, staffing, and scheduling across all shifts.
• Control food cost, inventory, and portion adherence; manage procurement.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and restaurant standards.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Sales growth

Team development

Job description

Papa John's Pizza in Pikeville, KY is seeking a General Manager to lead daily restaurant operations, drive profitability, and deliver an outstanding guest experience.

This role owns results, builds a strong management team, manages labor and food costs, enforces safety and quality, and leads across all shifts.

You will report to the District Manager/Director of Operations and focus on sales growth, staffing, training, customer service, and performance accountability.