Store Manager-in-Training | Path to General Manager

Papa John's International , Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Papa John's International, Inc. is seeking a Manager Designate to support the General Manager, uphold product and service standards, and lead a team.

You will oversee shift management, enforce policies, ensure compliance with laws, and develop the competencies to advance to General Manager. This role emphasizes quality decisions, teamwork, accountability, and customer focus in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience and stable employment history.
• Ability to work long hours including nights and weekends.
• Strong leadership to foster teamwork and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality products meeting Papa John's standards and customer orders.
• Trains and promotes quality standards using manuals and handbooks.
• Recommends performance actions to General Manager for staff.
• Manages sales goals with prompt, friendly service and local marketing.
• Controls costs and uses PROFIT System for budgeting and administration.
• Plans inventory levels and ensures safety and security standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Decision making

Customer service

Shift management

Policy compliance

Operational execution

People development

Inventory management

Safety & security

Budget awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Serv-Safe/Local or State Food Service Certification

Job description

Papa John's International, Inc. is seeking a Manager Designate to support the General Manager, uphold product and service standards, and lead a team.

You will oversee shift management, enforce policies, ensure compliance with laws, and develop the competencies to advance to General Manager. This role emphasizes quality decisions, teamwork, accountability, and customer focus in a fast-paced environment.