Manager Designate: Lead to General Manager Role

Papa John's International; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Papa John's USA is seeking a Manager Designate to work under the General Manager, ensuring adherence to product and service standards and developing leadership competencies toward becoming a General Manager.

Responsibilities include shift management, policy execution, and overseeing inventory, safety, and cash controls while driving sales and community presence. Must be able to work long hours, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Analytical approach to operations optimization.
• Strong planning and prioritization to meet targets.
• Financial and business acumen applied to cost control and profitability.
• Clear communication with team and leadership.
• Problem solving using rigorous logic and data.
• Commitment to continuous process improvement.
• Ability to develop and leverage talent.
• Experience leading teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality products to customers by ensuring each delivered product meets Papa John's standards and accurately reflects the customer's order.
• Communicates, trains and promotes quality standards to team members using Operations Manual and Team Member Handbook.
• Recommends performance actions to General Manager and fosters teamwork, energy and customer focus.
• Manages sales goals through prompt, friendly service and training; grows check average via local marketing and community presence.
• Controls costs and budgets, uses PROFIT System, and performs cash management duties.
• Plans and manages inventory levels using the restaurant's system to meet sales and minimize loss.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Planning & Prioritization

Financial & Business Acumen

Communication

Problem Solving

Process Improvement

Talent Development

Team Leadership

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Papa John's USA is seeking a Manager Designate to work under the General Manager, ensuring adherence to product and service standards and developing leadership competencies toward becoming a General Manager.

Responsibilities include shift management, policy execution, and overseeing inventory, safety, and cash controls while driving sales and community presence. Must be able to work long hours, including nights and weekends.