Pizza Store Leader - Operations & Growth Driver

Papa John's; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + incentives

Growth opportunities

Training and leadership development

Job summary

Papa John's is hiring a results-driven General Manager to lead daily operations, grow sales, and build a high-performing team in a fast-paced pizza environment. The role requires strong leadership, accountability, and hands-on operational excellence, with flexible hours including evenings and weekends, and a focus on cost control, training, and customer service to meet corporate standards.

Prior restaurant or retail management experience and pizza industry familiarity are preferred to ensure a

Qualifications

• Prior restaurant or retail management experience.
• Pizza experience preferred.
• Previous Papa Johns Shift Leader experience is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and peak business days.
• High sense of urgency, dependability, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily store operations and ensure excellent customer service.
• Recruit, train, and develop team members and future Shift Leaders.
• Maintain training compliance and Pizza Academy records.
• Control food, labor, and mileage costs.
• Complete weekly inventory counts and address variances.
• Manage cash handling, deposits, and shift accountability.
• Oversee cleaning schedules, preventive maintenance, and equipment care.
• Execute local store marketing to drive sales.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Evenings/weekends availability

Job description

Papa John's is hiring a results-driven General Manager to lead daily operations, grow sales, and build a high-performing team in a fast-paced pizza environment. The role requires strong leadership, accountability, and hands-on operational excellence, with flexible hours including evenings and weekends, and a focus on cost control, training, and customer service to meet corporate standards.

Prior restaurant or retail management experience and pizza industry familiarity are preferred to ensure a