General Manager

Blaze Pizza, LLC; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Blaze Pizza, LLC in Riverside, CA is seeking a General Manager to lead daily restaurant operations, staffing, scheduling and inventory while upholding food safety and cleanliness standards.

You will develop and coach a team, foster an inclusive, guest-focused culture, and drive sales through effective cost control and local marketing initiatives. This full-time role requires flexibility and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in fast-casual or quick-service settings.
• Strong scheduling, inventory, cash handling, and health/safety compliance.
• Excellent customer service and communication, with issue resolution.
• Understanding of sales reporting, labor management and cost control.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations including staffing, scheduling, inventory management, and adherence to food safety and cleanliness standards.
• Lead and develop team members, promote an inclusive work environment, ensure fast, friendly service consistent with Blaze Pizza’s brand.
• Manage financial performance by monitoring sales, labor, and controllable costs; implement local marketing initiatives to drive revenue and traffic.
• Train team members on company policies; maintain operational excellence; partner with leadership to meet performance goals and support business growth.

Skills

Team leadership

Scheduling

Inventory management

Customer service

Communication skills

Financial acumen

Cost control

Flexibility

Food safety

Team training

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Company Description Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza is a leader in the fast-casual artisan pizza category, known for its assembly line format that creates custom pizzas at rapid speed. Each restaurant makes dough from scratch using a 24-hour fermentation process that results in a light, crisp 11-inch crust prepared in front of guests and baked in about three minutes. The menu includes signature salads, fresh lemonades, craft beer and wine, house-made S’more Pies, and a wide range of gluten-free and plant-based options. Founded by Elise and Rick Wetzel and supported by high-profile investors, Blaze Pizza is recognized by Forbes.com as a “Hot New Restaurant Chain from an Established Brand.” The company is registered to sell franchises in all 50 states and continues to expand across the country, offering growth opportunities for team members and leaders.

Role Description The General Manager role at Blaze Pizza, LLC is a full-time, on-site position based in Riverside, CA. The General Manager oversees daily restaurant operations, including staffing, scheduling, inventory management, and adherence to food safety and cleanliness standards. This role leads and develops team members, promotes a positive and inclusive work environment, and ensures guests receive fast, friendly service consistent with Blaze Pizza’s brand. The General Manager manages financial performance by monitoring sales, labor, and controllable costs, and implements local marketing initiatives to drive revenue and traffic. The position also involves training team members on company policies, maintaining operational excellence, and partnering with leadership to meet performance goals and support business growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant or retail management, with proven ability to lead teams, delegate tasks, and create an engaging, inclusive workplace.
• Strong operational skills, including scheduling, inventory control, cash handling, and compliance with health, safety, and food quality standards.
• Customer service and communication skills, with the ability to resolve issues, support guests, and collaborate effectively with team members and leadership.
• Basic financial and business acumen, including familiarity with sales reporting, labor management, and cost control to achieve performance targets.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and to stand for extended periods and perform essential physical tasks of restaurant operations.
• Prior experience in fast-casual or quick-service environments is preferred; franchise experience and knowledge of local marketing are beneficial.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education in business, hospitality, or related fields is a plus.