Shift Manager at Papa Johns — Where Pizza Meets Leadership!

Papa John's - Cleveland; Brunswick (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Employee discounts

Bonus potential

Pizza culture

Job summary

Papa Johns - Cleveland is seeking a high-energy Shift Manager to lead a busy restaurant floor. You’ll run the show when the GM is away, keep orders flying, and keep the ovens hot while delivering great guest experiences.

You bring management or food service experience, a passion for leadership, problem-solving, and the ability to work nights and weekends. We offer growth opportunities, competitive pay with bonus potential, and employee discounts (hello, free pizza!).

Qualifications

• Leadership and team management experience preferred.
• Food service or hospitality experience a plus.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends.
• Strong problem-solving and guest-service skills.

Responsibilities

• Run the restaurant shift when the General Manager is away, ensuring smooth operations.
• Keep the vibe high, orders flowing, and ovens hot while maintaining quality.
• Lead by example in performance, teamwork, and guest satisfaction.
• Coach and motivate crew to deliver fast, friendly service during peak times.

Job description

Do you dreaminpepperoni and strategizeincheese?Can you lead a team faster than dough can rise?Then grab your apron and your ambition —PapaJohnsPizzawantsyouas our nextShift Manager!

We’relooking for a high-energy, hands-on leader who can:

• Run the show when the GM’s away (and sometimes whenthey’renot!)

• Keep the vibe high, the orders flying, and the ovens hot

• Lead by example — whetherit’smaking a perfect pizza or handling a Friday night rush like a pro

• Coach, support, and motivate your crew like the MVP you are

What’sin it for you?

• A crew that feels like family (pizza parties included)

• Growth opportunities — we love promoting from within!

• Competitive pay, bonus potential, and employee discounts (hello, free pizza!)

• Real leadership experience in a fast-paced, people-focused environment

You bring:

• Some management or food service experience (bonus points for pizza passion)

• A love for leading, problem‑solving, and keeping things running smoothly

• A positive attitude, hustle, and the ability to work nights & weekends

Because at Papa Johns,Better Ingredients. Better Pizza. Better Leadersstart here.

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