Shift Manager at Papa Johns — Where Pizza Meets Leadership!

Papa John's Pizza; Wadsworth (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Growth opportunities

Bonus potential

Job summary

Papa John’s Pizza in the United States is seeking a high-energy Shift Manager to lead a fast-paced team and ensure smooth daily operations. You’ll step in for the GM when needed, maintain pace during peak hours, and demonstrate leadership by example in a busy pizza shop.

The role emphasizes coaching, motivating staff, and delivering excellent guest experiences, with opportunities for growth and employee discounts as a perk.

Qualifications

• Experience in management or food service.
• Ability to lead, solve problems, and keep operations running smoothly.
• Positive attitude, hustle, and ability to work nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Run the show when the GM’s away (and sometimes when they’re not).
• Keep the vibe high, the orders flying, and the ovens hot.
• Lead by example — whether it’s making a perfect pizza or handling a Friday night rush like a pro.
• Coach, support, and motivate your crew like the MVP you are.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Problem solving

Flexible schedule

Education

Experience in management or food service

Job description

Do you dreaminpepperoni andstrategizeincheese?Can you lead a team faster thandough can rise?Then grab your apron and your ambition —PapaJohnsPizzawantsyouasour nextShift Manager!

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

• Runthe show when the GM’s away (and sometimes whenthey’renot!)
• Keepthe vibe high, the orders flying, and the ovens hot
• Leadby example — whetherit’smaking a perfect pizza or handling aFriday night rush like a pro
• Coach,support, and motivate your crew like the MVP you are

What’sin it for you?

• A crewthat feels like family (pizza parties included)
• Growthopportunities — we love promoting from within!
• Competitivepay, bonus potential, and employee discounts (hello, free pizza!)
• Realleadership experience in a fast-paced, people-focused environment

You bring:

• Somemanagement or food service experience (bonus points for pizza passion)
• Alove for leading, problem-solving, and keeping things running smoothly
• Apositive attitude, hustle, and the ability to work nights & weekends

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

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