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General Manager Downtown Peninsula

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental Insurance
employee discount
flexible schedule
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance

Job Description

Papa Johns is a leading international pizza delivery franchise known for its commitment to quality products and exceptional customer service. As a globally recognized brand, Papa Johns maintains a strong presence in the fast-food industry, offering customers delicious pizza and various menu items prepared with fresh ingredients. The company prides itself on a customer-centric approach, emphasizing ethical business practices, team collaboration, and operational excellence. With numerous franchise locations across various markets, Papa Johns provides opportunities for career growth and development within its dynamic and supportive environment.

The General Manager role at Papa Johns is a crucial leadership position responsible for overseeing all functions of a restaurant franchise. This role demands a dedicated professional who can deliver high-quality products and services while simultaneously driving profitability and operational efficiency. As a franchise position, General Managers play an integral part in ensuring the restaurant operates smoothly by managing team members, maintaining customer satisfaction, and adhering to company policies and regulatory requirements. This hands-on leadership role combines operational management with people management skills to create a positive, productive work atmosphere that aligns with the brand's standards.

In this role, General Managers will be tasked with managing daily restaurant operations, including staffing, training, customer service, and quality control. They will implement company policies, follow federal, state, and local laws, and use ethical business practices to build a reliable and trustworthy team. General Managers must be proactive in responding to customer concerns and collecting feedback from both customers and team members to continuously improve the restaurant's performance. Strategic responsibilities include managing profit goals, controlling food and labor costs, and utilizing performance systems like the PROFIT System to address any operational deviations.

General Managers also take on leadership responsibilities such as recruiting customer-focused employees, fostering a team-oriented environment marked by energy and fun, and building brand loyalty through excellent service and community engagement. They are responsible for maintaining adequate staffing levels, ensuring the restaurant is clean and equipment is well-maintained, and creating training programs that exceed customer expectations. The role requires self-sufficiency, strong decision-making capabilities, and the ability to instill pride and accountability within the team.

Papa Johns supports its General Managers with attractive benefits such as food discounts, flexible work hours, performance-based bonus pay, and multiple growth opportunities, with 89% of promotions coming from within the company. The position offers a competitive paycheck in a fun, nurturing environment where one can develop valuable business and people skills. For professionals seeking a challenging and rewarding career in the food service industry, the General Manager role at Papa Johns offers the chance to lead a thriving restaurant franchise while contributing to the success and reputation of a top-tier brand.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous management experience in a restaurant or similar environment preferred
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
  • Knowledge of food safety and labor regulations
  • Ability to manage budgets and control costs
  • Customer service-oriented mindset

Job Qualifications

  • Self-sufficient leader
  • Great decision-making skills
  • Instill pride and accountability in team members

Job Duties

  • Manage operations
  • Perform all company policies, procedures, programs, and systems
  • Follow all federal, state, and local laws
  • Use ethical business practices
  • Build a system of quality with team members
  • Respond to all customer concerns and issues
  • Request customer and team member feedback
  • Improve restaurant operations
  • Build brand loyalty
  • Recruit customer-focused team members
  • Maintain adequate staffing levels according to projected sales
  • Train team members to exceed customer expectations
  • Build an atmosphere of teamwork, energy, and fun
  • Manage profit goals
  • Ensure food, labor and other controllable costs stay within budget
  • Correct deviations by using the PROFIT System
  • Manage the company’s assets by keeping the restaurant clean
  • Equip restaurant and maintain all equipment

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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