Area Coach In & Around San Antonio Grow People, Grow Performance

Rise Up Restaurants is a dynamic and rapidly growing restaurant company that operates the popular Pizza Patrón brand. Known for delivering authentic Mexican-inspired pizza and exceptional guest experiences, Pizza Patrón has established itself as a beloved leader in the quick-service restaurant industry. Rise Up Restaurants takes pride in fostering a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and team development, making it an ideal place for professionals passionate about restaurant operations and leadership to thrive. With a commitment to operational excellence and community engagement, Rise Up Restaurants continuously strives to expand its footprint, bringing delicious food and memorable service to more communities across the country.

The Area Coach role at Pizza Patrón is a unique leadership opportunity designed for a seasoned multi-unit restaurant management professional who excels in leading people and driving business results. Working directly with multiple restaurant locations, the Area Coach serves as a crucial link between the corporate office and restaurant teams. This role goes beyond traditional operations management by emphasizing coaching, mentoring, and developing General Managers and restaurant leadership teams. The Area Coach is responsible for nurturing strong, high-performing teams that uphold the brand's values and deliver outstanding customer satisfaction.

As an Area Coach, the successful candidate will provide strategic direction to optimize sales growth, profitability, and operational efficiency across several Pizza Patrón restaurants. They will analyze business performance data and implement actionable plans to achieve and exceed company goals. This includes managing labor costs, scheduling, inventory control, and food cost management to ensure maximum profitability while maintaining exceptional food quality and cleanliness standards.

In addition to operational oversight, the Area Coach plays a pivotal role in talent acquisition and team building. Collaborating closely with recruiting, they will attract and onboard top-tier talent for key positions from Hourly Supervisors to General Managers. Building a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous development is central to the role, ensuring every team member is set up for long-term success. Regular coaching sessions and performance reviews will help develop leadership pipelines and foster bench strength within the restaurants.

The role demands strong business acumen, excellent communication skills, and the ability to prioritize and solve problems efficiently. The Area Coach will be deeply involved in forecasting sales and labor, monitoring critical KPIs such as sales, labor, food cost, and guest satisfaction, and leveraging platforms like R365 and DailyChex for daily reporting. They will also ensure all operational documentation, including invoices and maintenance requests, is completed accurately and on schedule. Furthermore, the Area Coach will lead efforts to provide an outstanding guest experience by championing hospitality standards and promptly addressing guest feedback.

The position requires an individual who can demonstrate calm and effective leadership during emergencies and unexpected situations while ensuring full compliance with safety and company policies. This role demands mobility, including traveling throughout the assigned market to maintain hands-on leadership and support.

With a time commitment split approximately seventy percent in direct restaurant operations and thirty percent in administrative duties, this position offers a balanced blend of fieldwork and strategic planning. Rise Up Restaurants values leaders who are passionate about inspiring teams, driving measurable results, and growing their careers within a supportive and innovative environment.

Joining Pizza Patrón as an Area Coach means becoming part of a forward-thinking company offering competitive salaries, multiple monthly allowances, comprehensive insurance options, retirement plans, paid leave, leadership development programs, and clear career growth opportunities. If you are ready to take your leadership career to the next level and make a significant impact on a thriving restaurant brand, this is the perfect role for you.