General Manager - Pittsburgh Market, Leadership Pipeline

Primanti Bros; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Paid vacation and sick leave

Cell phone reimbursement

Car allowance

Job summary

Primanti Brothers® Restaurant & Bar in Pittsburgh seeks a Head Coach (General Manager) to lead operations, mentor teams, and drive guest satisfaction.

This role requires 3+ years of restaurant management experience; 1+ year as General Manager is preferred. You will manage budgets, labor, food costs, and ensure exceptional food quality.

Join a Pittsburgh legend with a century of tradition and competitive compensation including base salary, performance bonus, and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of restaurant management experience.
• 1+ year as General Manager preferred.
• Strong understanding of restaurant financials, operations, and people leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop yourself and inspire the growth of your team
• Lead by example while fostering a strong, values‑driven culture
• Recruit, interview, hire, train, coach, and develop staff
• Deliver clear feedback, performance reviews, and career development support
• Drive sales, manage labor and food costs, and oversee restaurant financials
• Ensure excellence across operations, food quality, inventory, and equipment
• Manage budgets, payroll, vendors, cash handling, and reporting
• Partner with marketing on promotions and community engagement initiatives
• Collaborate effectively with leadership using sound judgment and initiative

Skills

Team leadership

Sales performance

People leadership

Restaurant operations

Financial acumen

Job description

Posting Details

• Posted on November 5, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

• Pittsburgh, PA 15203, USA
• On-site
• General Manager
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: GENER004985

Description

Be Part of a Pittsburgh Legend

Join Primanti Brothers® Restaurant & Bar

You’ve got a chance to join an almost‑famous Pittsburgh institution.

Born in the Strip District in 1933, Primanti Brothers® was built on bold ideas—like piling fries and slaw inside the sandwich. What started as a risk became a legend. Today, we’re a regional powerhouse with locations across four states, and we’re just getting started.

If you’re passionate about people, performance, and preserving something iconic while pushing it forward—we want to meet you.

Who We Are

At Primanti Brothers®, our Core Values aren’t corporate slogans—they’re how we operate every single day. They guide our decisions, fuel our growth, and keep us grounded in nearly 100 years of tradition.

Our Core Values

Fanatical
We’re obsessed with our fans. From the front door to the back of the house, our mission is simple: deliver the perfect Primanti Experience—every guest, every visit.

Greater Together
We win as a team. Every voice matters, and collaboration drives opportunity. Together, we celebrate victories and learn from setbacks.

Building on Tradition
Authenticity matters—but so does innovation. Since 1933, we’ve respected our roots while embracing bold ideas that push us forward.

About the Role: Head Coach (General Manager)

Our Head Coaches are known for two things: developing great people and driving sales performance.

This role is ideal for a leader who thrives on mentoring teams, owning results, and creating an unforgettable guest experience.

What You’ll Accomplish

• Develop yourself and inspire the growth of your team
• Lead by example while fostering a strong, values‑driven culture
• Recruit, interview, hire, train, coach, and develop Players and Coaches
• Deliver clear feedback, performance reviews, and career development support
• Drive sales, manage labor and food costs, and oversee restaurant financials
• Ensure excellence across operations, food quality, inventory, and equipment
• Manage budgets, payroll, vendors, cash handling, and reporting
• Partner with marketing on promotions and community engagement initiatives
• Collaborate effectively with leadership using sound judgment and initiative

What You Bring

• Proven success building high‑performing teams and driving sales
• 3+ years of restaurant management experience
• 1+ year as a General Manager preferred
• Strong understanding of restaurant financials, operations, and people leadership

Compensation & Benefits

We take care of our team—because great leaders deserve it.

• Base salary: $68,000–$85,000 annually
• Bonus eligibility: paid out monthly, based on performance
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Car allowance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Primanti Brothers® is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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