General Manager

Papa John's International; Affton (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Papa John’s International is seeking a seasoned restaurant leader to monitor product quality and service standards. You will coach direct reports, oversee recruiting, train teams, and uphold uniform and appearance standards while building brand loyalty.

You will drive sales and profitability by managing budgets, inventory, and cash controls. The role requires communicating performance expectations, conducting timely reviews, and implementing recognition programs to retain top performers and

Qualifications

• Experience managing a high-volume restaurant.
• Ability to coach and develop staff.
• Proven track record in controlling costs and meeting budgets.

Responsibilities

• Monitor product quality and customer service standards, identify deficiencies, and follow up with direct reports to address and correct areas of concern.
• Oversee recruiting efforts to meet staffing needs and ensure uniform and appearance standards; establish performance expectations and conduct reviews.
• Manage sales goals against budget and prior year by ensuring prompt and friendly customer service and implementing local marketing initiatives.
• Control food, labor and other costs within budget and plan inventory to meet demand while maintaining safety and security standards.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Training

Recruiting

Budgeting

Inventory management

People management

Tools

FOCUS System

Job description

Job Summary

Monitor product quality and customer service standards, identify deficiencies, and follow up with direct reports to address and correct areas of concern. Professionally and promptly respond to all customer concerns or issues. Solicit customer feedback, share feedback with team and use feedback to improve restaurant operations and build brand loyalty. Oversee training and execution of quality standards.

Oversee recruiting efforts to meet staffing needs and effective compliance with uniform and appearance standards. Establish and communicate performance expectations and conduct timely and effective performance reviews with direct reports. Document performance issues and take appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including termination. Effectively coach and develop direct reports and build an atmosphere of teamwork, energy and fun, including the implementation of team member recognition programs to reward and retain high performing team members.

Manage sales goals against budget & prior year by ensuring prompt and friendly customer service; monitor and execute plans to enhance/address deficiencies in sales trends such as ticket average and order frequency. Seek additional sales through traditional and non-traditional methods by executing creative local restaurant marketing and creating a positive presence in the community.

Manage profit goals against budget & prior year; ensure food, labor & other controllable costs stay within budget, & correct deviations from the budget by accurately utilizing the FOCUS System. Develop & implement appropriate plans to resolve unfavorable trends and enhance profits. Execute administrative and cash management duties. Plan and manage adequate inventory levels using the restaurant’s computerized inventory system to meet sales demands and minimize loss. Manage company’s assets by ensuring the restaurant is clean, fully equipped and all equipment operates properly; ensure restaurant meets safety and security standards at all times; oversee preventative maintenance and repairs when necessary.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor product quality and customer service standards, identify deficiencies, and follow up with direct reports to address and correct areas of concern. Professionally and promptly respond to all customer concerns or issues. Solicit customer feedback, share feedback with team and use feedback to improve restaurant operations and build brand loyalty. Oversee training and execution of quality standards.

• Oversee recruiting efforts to meet staffing needs and effective compliance with uniform and appearance standards. Establish and communicate performance expectations and conduct timely and effective performance reviews with direct reports. Document performance issues and take appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including termination. Effectively coach and develop direct reports and build an atmosphere of teamwork, energy and fun, including the implementation of team member recognition programs to reward and retain high performing team members.

• Manage sales goals against budget & prior year by ensuring prompt and friendly customer service; monitor and execute plans to enhance/address deficiencies in sales trends such as ticket average and order frequency. Seek additional sales through traditional and non-traditional methods by executing creative local restaurant marketing and creating a positive presence in the community.

• Manage profit goals against budget & prior year; ensure food, labor & other controllable costs stay within budget, & correct deviations from the budget by accurately utilizing the FOCUS System. Develop & implement appropriate plans to resolve unfavorable trends and enhance profits. Execute administrative and cash management duties. Plan and manage adequate inventory levels using the restaurant’s computerized inventory system to meet sales demands and minimize loss. Manage company’s assets by ensuring the restaurant is clean, fully equipped and all equipment operates properly; ensure restaurant meets safety and security standards at all times; oversee preventative maintenance and repairs when necessary.