Restaurant Manager

Sizzle Pie Empire LLC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care insurance

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Wellness Program

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Sizzle Pie Empire LLC in Portland, OR is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead daily operations, ensure exceptional guest service, and uphold the Sizzle Pie standards. You will manage staff, coordinate shifts, maintain safety, and drive performance in a high-volume environment.

Applicants should have restaurant leadership experience, pizza background, and a passion for hospitality. This full-time role offers growth opportunities and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in food and beverage required.
• One or more years of restaurant management or team leadership experience required.
• Pizza experience required.
• Experience working in a high-volume restaurant or food service environment required.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, develop, and motivate a diverse team.
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations, guest service, food quality, and team management.
• Passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to remain calm, focused, and solution-oriented in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to effectively delegate responsibilities while empowering team members.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information discreetly and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Leading the restaurant and setting the tone for a positive, inclusive, accountable, and high-energy Sizzle Pie environment.
• Upholding all facets of restaurant operations, including floor management, opening and closing procedures, service, food quality, cleanliness, safety, and the overall restaurant vibe.
• Creating an exceptional guest experience through genuine hospitality, clear communication, and a welcoming environment for everyone.
• Providing leadership and direction to the restaurant team while delegating effectively and empowering employees to succeed.
• Being present and well versed across positions and shifts, with an eye for quality control, operational excellence, and consistent execution.
• Maintaining Sizzle Pie's standards for food quality, including pizza preparation, presentation, ticket times, product quality, and proper food handling.
• Hiring, training, coaching, and developing team members in partnership with General Management and leadership.
• Building a strong team culture through consistent feedback, recognition, accountability, and opportunities for employee growth.
• Managing restaurant labor and daily operations to support business goals while maintaining an excellent guest and employee experience.
• Ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and local requirements, company policies, food safety standards, alcohol service regulations, and workplace safety practices.

Skills

Food & Beverage

Restaurant Management

Team Leadership

Communication

Hospitality

Pizza Experience

Education

Food Handler Certification

Alcohol Service Certification

Executive Security Certification

Job description

Description

Restaurant Manager

Join the never-ending pizza party and lead the Sizzle Pie team as our next RESTAURANT MANAGER to serve the perfect slice and keep the good vibes rolling!

Offering:

• Annual salary between $50,000 - $55,000 / year, depending on experience
• Health care insurance and paid time off
• Employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Wellness Program
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within the company

Bring the Sizzle Pie philosophy to the table through:

• Leading the restaurant and setting the tone for a positive, inclusive, accountable, and high-energy Sizzle Pie environment.
• Upholding all facets of restaurant operations, including floor management, opening and closing procedures, service, food quality, cleanliness, safety, and the overall restaurant vibe.
• Creating an exceptional guest experience through genuine hospitality, clear communication, and a welcoming environment for everyone.
• Providing leadership and direction to the restaurant team while delegating effectively and empowering employees to succeed.
• Being present and well versed across positions and shifts, with an eye for quality control, operational excellence, and consistent execution.
• Maintaining Sizzle Pie's standards for food quality, including pizza preparation, presentation, ticket times, product quality, and proper food handling.
• Hiring, training, coaching, and developing team members in partnership with General Management and leadership.
• Building a strong team culture through consistent feedback, recognition, accountability, and opportunities for employee growth.
• Managing restaurant labor and daily operations to support business goals while maintaining an excellent guest and employee experience.
• Ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and local requirements, company policies, food safety standards, alcohol service regulations, and workplace safety practices.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, safe, and properly functioning restaurant, including coordination of facilities needs and equipment concerns.
• Supporting and maintaining vendor relationships and ensuring the restaurant has the products and supplies needed to operate successfully.
• Communicating effectively with customers, team members, leadership, vendors, and the broader Sizzle Pie community.
• Representing the Sizzle Pie philosophy on hospitality and helping create the never-ending pizza party that makes our restaurants unique.
• Supporting the General Manager and leadership team with administrative responsibilities, restaurant organization, inventory, scheduling, and other operational needs.

Qualifications:

• Two or more years of experience in food and beverage required.
• One or more years of restaurant management or team leadership experience required.
• Pizza experience required.
• Experience working in a high-volume restaurant or food service environment required.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, develop, and motivate a diverse team.
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations, guest service, food quality, and team management.
• Passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to remain calm, focused, and solution-oriented in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to effectively delegate responsibilities while empowering team members.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information discreetly and professionally.
• Food Handler certification required.
• Alcohol service certification required if mandated by state/local regulations.
• Executive Security certification required where applicable.

About Sizzle Pie

Sizzle Pie began as a friendship bonded by pizza - an independent pizzeria that would not only serve up the perfect slice but also be host to a never-ending pizza party where everyone is welcome. We serve East Coast style slices and pies with a healthy blend of West Coast flair by turning the freshest, highest-quality ingredients into tried-and-true classics.

We're looking for people who want to be part of that party and help us build a restaurant culture where our team, our guests, and our community feel welcome.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation