Store Ops & Growth Leader — General Manager

Papa John's; Williamston (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Papa Johns is seeking a results-driven General Manager to lead daily store operations, grow sales, and build a high-performing team. This hands-on role requires strong leadership, accountability, and operational excellence.

You will manage scheduling, inventory, training, and local marketing while maintaining excellent customer service and adherence to company standards. Evening and weekend shifts are required, with a focus on peak business days.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant or retail management experience.
• Pizza / quick-service familiarity is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and peak business days.
• High sense of urgency, dependability, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily store operations and ensure excellent customer service.
• Work average 50 hours/week with required presence on peak business days (Halloween, Super Bowl, holidays, long weekends).
• Recruit, train, and develop team members and future Shift Leaders.
• Maintain full training compliance and accurate Pizza Academy records.
• Control food, labor, and mileage costs.
• Complete precise weekly inventory counts and address variances.
• Manage cash handling, deposits, and shift accountability.
• Keep store inspection-ready at all times (cleanliness, dough management, product dating, equipment).
• Oversee cleaning schedules, preventive maintenance, and equipment care.
• Execute local store marketing to drive sales.

Skills

Leadership

Operations Management

Team Building

Customer Service

Job description

Papa Johns is seeking a results-driven General Manager to lead daily store operations, grow sales, and build a high-performing team. This hands-on role requires strong leadership, accountability, and operational excellence.

You will manage scheduling, inventory, training, and local marketing while maintaining excellent customer service and adherence to company standards. Evening and weekend shifts are required, with a focus on peak business days.