Restaurant Coach & Operations Leader

Coma Coffee Roasters; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Stock options

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Employee meal discounts

Career development

Hands-on training

Job summary

Zalat Pizza in Houston, TX is seeking a Restaurant Coach to lead by example, mentor the team, and drive daily operations toward excellence in service, food quality, cleanliness, and culture.

You will coach shifts, manage scheduling, purchasing, and payroll, while ensuring safety standards and high guest satisfaction. This role blends GM responsibilities with a coaching mindset, offering growth and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of restaurant management experience in a high‑volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach your team through every shift to uphold safety, cleanliness, speed, and quality.
• Manage daily operations: scheduling, opening/closing, and company checklists.
• Oversee purchasing, receiving, inventory control, and accounting processes for efficiency.
• Maintain facility and equipment to ensure cleanliness and safety.
• Recruit, train, and develop Zealots to sustain a positive environment.
• Handle payroll, scheduling, and labor cost management.
• Monitor customer feedback and coach for improved service and satisfaction.
• Track and optimize controllable costs to meet profitability goals.
• Uphold all food safety and health standards.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Food safety

Team development

Cost control

Job description

Zalat Pizza in Houston, TX is seeking a Restaurant Coach to lead by example, mentor the team, and drive daily operations toward excellence in service, food quality, cleanliness, and culture.

You will coach shifts, manage scheduling, purchasing, and payroll, while ensuring safety standards and high guest satisfaction. This role blends GM responsibilities with a coaching mindset, offering growth and competitive compensation.