General Manager

Mod-Pizza; Lake Forest Park (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Sick leave

Vacation 20 days/year

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Free pizza/salad/beverages

Gym discount

Counseling services

401(k) retirement

Job summary

MOD Pizza is seeking a General Manager in Lake Forest Park, WA. You will lead store operations, coach the Squad, and drive results while maintaining food safety and a vibrant customer experience.

The role emphasizes people development, scheduling, inventory control, and community engagement, with a strong focus on living MOD culture. Compensation ranges from $26.32 to $30.36 per hour with overtime, plus benefits including vacation, sick leave, insurance, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 2 years GM experience in a restaurant.
• Must obtain a food safety certification and/or alcohol beverage certification within 30 days of start date.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the store and drive best possible results.
• Provide leadership to the Squad and Store Coach/Shift Captains, leading through others.
• Identify opportunities to improve store performance and develop action plans.
• Engage Squad in solving problems and achieving store goals.
• Maintain staffing levels through proactive recruiting and selection processes.
• Build and sustain community relationships.
• Distribute staffing with forecasts and labor model; execute training for new and existing Squad.
• Ensure cleanliness and food safety across the store.
• Hold Squad accountable and foster growth mindset.
• Manage store inventory, ordering, receiving, and labeling.
• Maintain secure cash management and effective communication about initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

People skills

Communication

Customer service

Inventory management

Food safety knowledge

Education

College education in business/related field

Job description

Requisition ID97166-Posted09/08/2026-Seattle-Tacoma WA (MKT00050)-Lake Forest Park (WA20081)-Field Operations- General Manager-Washington-Lake Forest Park

MOD Restaurants make pizza to serve people, to contribute to a world that works for and includes everyone. We believe companies can and should be a force for good in the lives of the people they employ and the communities they serve.

Because at MOD we don’t just make pizzas. We make pizzas that make the world a better place – a world where doing the right thing has far-reaching ripples, where people are at the heart of every decision and werepizza powers possibility.

Compensation: $26.32 – $30.36 This is an hourly position with 5 hours of weekly overtime paid at time and a half.

Wage will vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, competencies, experience, geographic location.

Restaurant General Manager Benefits:

• Quarterly performance bonus program earning up to $6,000 annually.
• Paid Sick Time (Washington Paid Sick Leave or Seattle Sick and Safe time where applicable)
• Paid Vacation of 20days per year, accruing at 6.16hours per pay period
• Medical, dental and vision insurance eligibility based on hours worked
• FREE pizza, salad, and beverages
• Discounted gym membership
• Free counseling sessions
• 401(k) retirement

Overview

As a General Manager, you are accountable for leading your store. This position requires a genuine love for people, business savvy, and a high level of accountability. At MOD, we focus on keeping our Flywheel spinning. Our Authentic purpose comes from developing Engaged and Inspired people, making Loyal customers, and achieving our business goals. You will provide leadership and direction for your MOD team to build and maintain the MOD experience. Your objective is to live, teach, and demonstrate MOD Pizza culture in all interactions while maintaining the profitability.

Key Responsibilities

You will spend your time in two key areas. The first is “GM Focus time”. You will coach your team, grow your own skills, make business plans, welcoming and engaging with customers. The second is “On the floor”. This is where you will be working with your Squad and delivering a great experience.

• Oversee the daily operations of the store. Drive the best possible business results and engage customer and Squad experience
• Provide leadership to the entire Squad with particular attention to the Store Coach and Shift Captains. Leading through others is key to success
• Identify opportunities to improve store performance. Review store results and develop action plans to achieve success
• Engage your Squad in solving problems and successfully achieving your store’s goals
• Partner with peers and those in leadership and ask for what you need to be successful
• Maintain staffing levels through proactive talent recruitment and selection processes
• Build and sustain community relationships
• Utilize forecasts and the current labor model to distribute staffing and schedules. Execute all training programs to new and existing Squad
• Overall accountability for cleanliness and food safety within the store
• Hold Squad accountable for their performance and demonstrate a growth mindset for ongoing development
• Celebrate the wins with your Squad
• Manage store inventory levels and ensure supplies are ordered, received, processed and labeled.
• Maintain accurate, secure, and timely cash management
• Communicate effectively to ensure Squad are aware of upcoming initiatives
• Track, report, and or fix facilities issues

Demonstrating our values in the following ways:

• Embrace change and seek to learn and improve every day. It’s not perfection, it’s a commitment to progress
• Focus on finding the solution, not dwelling on the problem
• Be generous with your time. Show patience and grace when answering questions and be of service to others
• Express appreciation for the generosity of others
• Show compassion, understanding, and willingness to support others without judgment
• Play a role in creating a safe environment for all customers and squad members
• Demonstrate and embody MOD culture and standards

Required Qualifications

• 2 years of General Manager experience in a restaurant
• Tenacious spirit and demonstrating pride and sense of ownership for a business
• Proven success training, developing, and leading teams
• Experience ordering, receiving, and controlling inventory within a food service environment
• Must obtain a food safety certification and/or alcohol beverage certification within 30 days of your start date
• Must be at least 21 years old

Preferred Qualifications

• College Education in Business or Related Field may substitute a portion of required experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Physical Requirements

As a member of our Squad, you must have the ability to work in an open kitchen environment, rotating between front and back of house. This requires walking, bending, twisting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, carrying, pushing and pulling, and in general handling or moving objects weighing up to fifty pounds. You must also have the ability to operate hand-held appliances, sharp knives, and various kitchen equipment including but not limited to the industrial can opener, dough press, industrial dishwasher, very hot oven, etc. Depending on the location, you may need to go up and down stairs and/or use an elevator. You must also have the ability to communicate and exchange information quickly in English with Squad members and others.

At our table, everyone has a place . Explore your inner pizza enthusiast and feel right at home. to leader a fast casual restaurant that is also a social movement.

This job posting is not intended to be exhaustive. Other related duties may be assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. At MOD, we believe in creating a world that works for and includes everyone. To request a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, job interview, and/or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact [e-mail]. MOD is a fair chance employer.