Store Manager

Little Caesars; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Caesars is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead a team, uphold brand standards, and drive sales at the Decatur location. You will supervise staffing, ordering, scheduling, and daily operations to deliver great customer experiences.

The role requires strong leadership, cost control, and adherence to corporate procedures, with a typical 50-hour workweek and a focus on profitability and service quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of management experience in a quick service restaurant, or 1 year in a full service restaurant management role.
• High school diploma or equivalent, basic math skills.
• Strong management, team-building and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of local store marketing techniques, sales building and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a restaurant team to achieve customer satisfaction, sales and profitability.
• Schedule labor and manage food orders to ensure timely service.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant restaurant environment according to company standards.
• Recruit, hire, train and evaluate staff following company guidelines.
• Develop the team through direction and supervision to minimize turnover and improve performance.
• Ensure adherence to all laws and company policies, including safety and harassment policies.
• Complete required administrative tasks and reports accurately and on time.
• Drive sales through in-store promotions and local marketing initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Cost control

P&L analysis

Local store marketing

Sales building

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

POSITION: RESTAURANT MANAGER

The Restaurant Manager builds and supervises a team that achieves Little Caesars goals of customer satisfaction, sales and profitability and operates the restaurant according to company standards and procedures.

JOB SUMMARY

The Restaurant Manager builds and supervises a team that achieves Little Caesars goals of customer satisfaction, sales and profitability and operates the restaurant according to company standards and procedures.

PERFORMANCE RESULTS

1. Ensures customers are served correct, complete orders within service time goals according to the Customer Service Standards, the Priority Guidelines, the telephone and front counter station procedures and if necessary, the Remedy Process.
2. Prepares and ensures that all colleagues prepare consistent, high quality products that are served to customers as described in the Little Caesars Orientation and Training Handbook and as shown on the job station helpers.
3. Achieves the standards for a clean and organized restaurant and colleague image as defined in the Little Caesars Orientation and Training Handbook, and/or as required by local government agencies.
4. Recruits, hires, trains and evaluates colleagues by following procedures outlined in the SCORES materials, in-store training resources, and the guidelines for colleague evaluation.
5. Develops a productive team by providing direction and supervision of colleagues through the appropriate use of communication, delegation, and disciplinary skills and implements change in a positive manner resulting in low colleague turnover.
6. Ensures a work environment that is in compliance with government regulations and is safe, secure, and free of harassment or discrimination, as defined by Little Caesars policies and procedures.
7. Accurately completes all paperwork associated with daily, weekly, and period end activities as directed by the Area Supervisor or Market Director.
8. Performs labor scheduling, food ordering, and product projections accurately and maintains restaurant equipment so that the restaurant opens and closes as scheduled and is able to service all customer orders each day.
9. Manages all financial responsibilities with integrity and performs tasks associated with achieving cost control goals and supervises colleagues to ensure goals are met.
10. Properly implements shakerboarding, local store marketing events, and in-store promotions that result in increased sales.

Nature & Scope

The Manager must abide by all state and federal laws OSHA and EEOC requirements, as well as practice and enforce all Little Caesars policies and procedures. The Manager receives direction and training from the Area Supervisor, six week Management Modules, and other Little Caesars training materials and classes. During each shift, they motivate, direct and coach colleagues to work proficiently at their assigned stations, and then follow up to ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner, according to Little Caesars procedures.

The Manager is responsible for supervising all colleagues including those under 18 years of age. The Manager must abide by all State and Federal labor laws, OSHA regulations, and EEOC requirements as well as enforce and practice all Little Caesars policies and procedures.

The Manager will ensure the restaurant is prepared to meet the needs of customers and work diligently to ensure each customer is satisfied with the service and product they receive.

The Manager supports the Area Supervisor and is responsible for building sales and controlling costs by using all cost control tools and processes. They trouble shoot operational problems and find acceptable solutions.

Detailed lists of each station's responsibilities and duties can be found in the "Operational Resource Guide" (ORG) and the job helpers posted at each station. Your Area Supervisor will discuss the essential job functions, which are normally defined as fundamental activities conducted on a daily or regular basis that will affect the success of the restaurant.

The Manager will be scheduled to work approximately 50 hours each week. This position requires a hands on style of management and physical work such as: lifting, squatting, and standing for long periods of time.

Task Analysis

• The ability to lift and move 55 pounds.
• The ability to reach and move items from as high as 6 feet and as low as 6 inches off the ground.
• The ability to control and utilize equipment safely and correctly (sheeter machine, VCM, sauce ladle, cheese cups, cheese cups, pan gripers, spatula, pizza and dough cutter, different types of knives, can openers, pastry brush, scales, microwave, telephone, cash register, etcs.).
• The ability to apply pressure to cut through products and/or clean equipment/utensils.
• The ability to count, separate and weight all types of food products and inventory items.
• The ability to effectively communicate to customers and co-workers (reading, speaking, hearing, writing, etc.).
• The ability to understand directions, instructions and product specifications.
• The ability to process and complete customer orders.
• The ability to comprehend all training materials and practice standard operating procedures.
• The ability to successfully pass required training programs for certification.
• The ability to use mathematical skills to compute sales totals, percentages, inventory usage, food orders, employee work schedules, cash handling results and projected business needs.
• The ability to legally drive an automobile adhering to all state and local traffic laws.
• The ability to supervise a number of people at the same time and to motivate them to meet goals, duties and deadlines.

The Candidate must:

1. Have a minimum of two (2) years experience in a management role, achieving at least an assistant manager / co-manager position in a quick service restaurant, or one (1) year experience in a management position in a full service restaurant.
2. Preferred minimum age of 21.
3. Possess a high school diploma, or equivalent, and possess basic math skills.
4. Have a working knowledge local store marketing techniques, sales building, and a proven record of controlling costs.
5. Possess strong management, team building and communication skills.
6. Possess knowledge of how to read and analyze profit and loss statements.
7. Be dependable, hard working and have the ability to work a varied, 50 hour workweek under pressure and in stressful situations.
8. Possess a valid driver's license from the state of residence with a driving record maintained within company guidelines. Possess a reliable vehicle and auto insurance as a primary driver to complete daily banking and other responsibilities as directed by the Area Supervisor or Market Director.
9. Meet Little Caesars Background Verification guidelines.
10. The U.S. Department of Justice (INS Division) requires that each Team Member provide documentation that proves their eligibility to work in the United States.

The global chain that Little Caesars is today began with a blind date between Mike Ilitch and Marian Bayoff that was arranged by Mike’s father in 1954. Within just a matter of months, the couple was married. We continue to be a family owned business that believes in hard work, having fun and making it so every family can afford pizza night.