High-Energy Restaurant General Manager – Pizza Brand

Diamond Select, Inc; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Diamond Select, Inc in Portsmouth, VA seeks a hands-on Restaurant General Manager to lead a high-performing team, deliver outstanding guest experiences, and drive profitable restaurant operations in a fast-paced environment.

You will own daily operations, coach staff, manage scheduling, inventory, and costs, and ensure compliance with brand standards while building a culture of accountability and community relations.

Qualifications

• Restaurant leadership experience in T QS, fast-casual, retail or hospitality.
• Ability to lead teams in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, coaching, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Hands-on leadership style, and willingness to work on shifts with the team.
• Experience with scheduling, hiring, inventory, cash controls, food cost and labor management.
• Commitment to food safety, cleanliness, guest satisfaction and operational excellence.
• Flexible hours including mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to stand long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and motivate a restaurant team to deliver excellent service, quality, and speed.
• Manage all daily restaurant operations, including opening/closing procedures, cash handling, food preparation, inventory, and cleanliness.
• Drive sales growth through local-store marketing, upselling, and strong community relationships.
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and retain dependable team members and shift leaders.
• Ensure compliance with operational standards, food-safety practices, brand requirements, and local regulations.
• Monitor labor, food cost, inventory, and other controllable expenses to achieve financial and operational goals.
• Resolve guest concerns quickly and professionally, turning challenges into positive experiences.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and welcoming restaurant for guests and employees.
• Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, recognition, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Restaurant leadership

High-volume ops

Staff coaching

Communication

Problem-solving

Scheduling & inventory

Job description

Diamond Select, Inc in Portsmouth, VA seeks a hands-on Restaurant General Manager to lead a high-performing team, deliver outstanding guest experiences, and drive profitable restaurant operations in a fast-paced environment.

You will own daily operations, coach staff, manage scheduling, inventory, and costs, and ensure compliance with brand standards while building a culture of accountability and community relations.