General Manager
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Papa John's International General Manager Concord, North Carolina Apply Now

Job Title: General Manager

Job Code: MG40

Job Family: Operations Career Path/Job Link Level:

Job Function: Corporate Restaurant Operations Career Level/Cluster:

Job Function Summary:

Manages and assumes responsibility for all functions of a Papa John's restaurant to ensure restaurant profitability. This is accomplished by being a self-sufficient leader, making quality decisions, and ensuring proper planning, forecasting, and systems are in place. Other responsibilities include the management of operations including the execution of all Company policies, procedures, programs, and systems. Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local laws and ethical business practices.

Job Purpose:

This position oversees all operational aspects of a Papa John's restaurant including execution of all Operations Manager duties when that position is unavailable/unfilled. Operations Managers, Manager Designates, and Shift Leaders report directly to the General Manager. In restaurants where the Operations Manager role is available/filled, restaurant team members and delivery drivers report directly to the Operations Manager. Where this role is unavailable/unfilled, restaurant team members and delivery drivers report to the General Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Monitor product quality and customer service standards, identify deficiencies, and follow up with direct reports to address and correct areas of concern.

Professionally and promptly respond to all customer concerns or issues.

Solicit customer feedback, share feedback with team and use feedback to improve restaurant operations and build brand loyalty.

Oversee training and execution of quality standards.

Oversee recruiting efforts to meet staffing needs and effective compliance with uniform and appearance standards.

Establish and communicate performance expectations and conduct timely and effective performance reviews with direct reports.

Document performance issues and take appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

Effectively coach and develop direct reports and build an atmosphere of teamwork, energy and fun, including the implementation of team member recognition programs to reward and retain high performing team members.

Manage sales goals against budget & prior year by ensuring prompt and friendly customer service; monitor and execute plans to enhance/address deficiencies in sales trends such as ticket average and order frequency.

Seek additional sales through traditional and non-traditional methods by executing creative local restaurant marketing and creating a positive presence in the community.

Manage profit goals against budget & prior year; ensure food, labor & other controllable costs stay within budget, & correct deviations from the budget by accurately utilizing the FOCUS System.

Develop & implement appropriate plans to resolve unfavorable trends and enhance profits.

Execute administrative and cash management duties.

Plan and manage adequate inventory levels using the restaurant's computerized inventory system to meet sales demands and minimize loss.

Manage company's assets by ensuring the restaurant is clean, fully equipped and all equipment operates properly; ensure restaurant meets safety and security standards at all times; oversee preventative maintenance and repairs when necessary.

Functional Skills: Education, Experience & Certifications:

Two years successful restaurant management or supervision experience preferred.

High school diploma (or equivalent) required.

Serv-Safe/Local/State Food Service Certification.

Basic accounting including invoice reconciliation and financial statement analysis.

Bilingual in certain markets.

Must have a driver's license valid under the laws of the state(s) where the team member works, insurance, satisfactory vehicle and ability to drive.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to stand, talk, hear, use hands repetitively, handle, or feel, stand for prolonged periods, walk, grasp firmly/strongly and simply/lightly with hands, and use fine finger dexterity. The team member is frequently required to bend, twist, reach with hands and arms including above shoulder level, crouch or stoop, kneel, repetitive use (or motion) of arms, hands, and feet, and use head and neck in a twisting or static motion and to look up and/or down, and lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Occasionally, the team member is required to sit, climb, balance, push and/or pull, and lift and/or move over 20 pounds.

Working Conditions:

Working conditions are normal for a restaurant.

ADA: Papa John's will make reasonable accommodation(s) in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, including changes made by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.

Other Information:

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Must be able to work long hours, scheduled or unscheduled, which will include nights and weekends.

Ability to successfully perform the job duties in the restaurant.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a background check.

Must be aligned with Papa John's Values.

It is the policy of Papa John's to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status or civil partnership, national or ethnic origin, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, uniformed service (as defined by 10 U.S.C. §101 (a)(5)), protected disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, or gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by statute or law.

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