General Manager

Papa John's; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + incentives

Growth opportunities

Training and leadership development

Job summary

Papa John's is hiring a results-driven General Manager to lead daily operations, grow sales, and build a high-performing team in a fast-paced pizza environment. The role requires strong leadership, accountability, and hands-on operational excellence, with flexible hours including evenings and weekends, and a focus on cost control, training, and customer service to meet corporate standards.

Prior restaurant or retail management experience and pizza industry familiarity are preferred to ensure a

Qualifications

• Prior restaurant or retail management experience.
• Pizza experience preferred.
• Previous Papa Johns Shift Leader experience is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and peak business days.
• High sense of urgency, dependability, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily store operations and ensure excellent customer service.
• Recruit, train, and develop team members and future Shift Leaders.
• Maintain training compliance and Pizza Academy records.
• Control food, labor, and mileage costs.
• Complete weekly inventory counts and address variances.
• Manage cash handling, deposits, and shift accountability.
• Oversee cleaning schedules, preventive maintenance, and equipment care.
• Execute local store marketing to drive sales.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Evenings/weekends availability

Job description

General Manager – Papa Johns

Full-Time • 50 HRS/week

Papa Johns is hiring a results‑driven General Manager to lead daily operations, grow sales, and build a high‑performing team. This role requires strong leadership, accountability, and hands‑on operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily store operations and ensure excellent customer service.
• Work average 50 hours/week with required presence on peak business days (Halloween, Super Bowl, holidays, long weekends).
• Recruit, train, and develop team members and future Shift Leaders.
• Maintain full training compliance and accurate Pizza Academy records.
• Control food, labor, and mileage costs.
• Complete precise weekly inventory counts and address variances.
• Manage cash handling, deposits, and shift accountability.
• Keep store inspection‑ready at all times (cleanliness, dough management, product dating, equipment).
• Oversee cleaning schedules, preventive maintenance, and equipment care.
• Execute local store marketing to drive sales.

Success Metrics

• Customer Feedback (SMG) scores meet or exceed corporate standards.
• Food cost variance within 0.50% of target.
• Store remains inspection‑ready every shift.
• Completion of MDP Advance training within 90 days.

Requirements

• Prior restaurant or retail management experience
• Pizza experience preferred
• Previous Papa Johns Shift Leader experience is highly desirable
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and peak business days
• High sense of urgency, dependability, and accountability

Benefits

• Competitive pay + performance incentives.
• Growth opportunities within a strong franchise organization.
• Ongoing training and leadership development.

Papa John's is an American pizza restaurant franchise. It is the fourth largest pizza delivery restaurant chain in the United States, with headquarters in Jeffersontown, Kentucky, a suburb of Louisville. Our pizza family is as hungry for perfection today as we were when we first opened our doors more than 30 years ago. And we're driven to be the best at making innovative new products and recipes.