Pizza Restaurant General Manager

Papa Johns; Stanley (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Papa John's is seeking a General Manager for Corporate Restaurant Operations to lead all functions of a Papa John's restaurant, drive profitability, and ensure proper planning, forecasting, and systems.

The role oversees Operations Manager duties when needed, manages team reporting, drives sales, controls costs, inventory, safety, and compliance with company policies. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring decisive, customer-focused operations management.

Qualifications

• Oversee recruiting and performance reviews; coach and develop direct reports.
• Monitor customer service and product quality; address deficiencies and feedback.
• Manage sales against budget; implement local marketing and community presence.
• Control costs and inventory; ensure safety and compliance with policies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor product quality and customer service standards, identify deficiencies, and follow up with direct reports to address and correct areas of concern. Professionally and promptly respond to all customer concerns or issues. Solicit customer feedback, share feedback with team and use feedback to improve restaurant operations and build brand loyalty. Oversee training and execution of quality standards.
• Oversee recruiting efforts to meet staffing needs and effective compliance with uniform and appearance standards. Establish and communicate performance expectations and conduct timely and effective performance reviews with direct reports. Document performance issues and take appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including termination. Effectively coach and develop direct reports and build an atmosphere of teamwork, energy and fun, including the implementation of team member recognition programs to reward and retain high performing team members.
• Manage sales goals against budget & prior year by ensuring prompt and friendly customer service; monitor and execute plans to enhance/address deficiencies in sales trends such as ticket average and order frequency. Seek additional sales through traditional and non-traditional methods by executing creative local restaurant marketing and creating a positive presence in the community.
• Manage profit goals against budget & prior year; ensure food, labor & other controllable costs stay within budget, & correct deviations from the budget by accurately utilizing the FOCUS System. Develop & implement appropriate plans to resolve unfavorable trends and enhance profits. Execute administrative and cash management duties. Plan and manage adequate inventory levels using the restaurant’s computerized inventory system to meet sales demands and minimize loss. Manage company’s assets by ensuring the restaurant is clean, fully equipped and all equipment operates properly; ensure restaurant meets safety and security standards at all times; oversee preventative maintenance and repairs when necessary.

Job description

Papa John's is seeking a General Manager for Corporate Restaurant Operations to lead all functions of a Papa John's restaurant, drive profitability, and ensure proper planning, forecasting, and systems.

The role oversees Operations Manager duties when needed, manages team reporting, drives sales, controls costs, inventory, safety, and compliance with company policies. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring decisive, customer-focused operations management.