Restaurant General Manager: Lead Operations & Growth

Papa John's; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Papa John's in Emporia, KS seeks an experienced restaurant manager to lead daily operations, drive customer satisfaction, and optimize profitability. You will recruit, train, and develop team members, manage inventory and scheduling, and ensure compliance with company policies and safety standards.

The role emphasizes quality food, friendly service, and cost control to build a strong community footprint and repeat business. Must be a self-driven leader with a focus on accountability and results.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experience with restaurant operations and budgeting.
• Ability to manage inventory and ensure compliance with standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations to ensure high-quality food and service.
• Lead, train and develop staff to meet performance and customer service goals.
• Maintain staffing levels and schedule shifts to meet sales demands.
• Monitor budget, food costs, labor, and quality controls to stay within targets.
• Coach team to deliver exceptional customer experiences and brand standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Training & development

Budgeting

Tools

POS system

Inventory software

Job description

Papa John's in Emporia, KS seeks an experienced restaurant manager to lead daily operations, drive customer satisfaction, and optimize profitability. You will recruit, train, and develop team members, manage inventory and scheduling, and ensure compliance with company policies and safety standards.

The role emphasizes quality food, friendly service, and cost control to build a strong community footprint and repeat business. Must be a self-driven leader with a focus on accountability and results.