GM

Papa John's•Chandler, AZ

44d

About The Position

Manages and assumes responsibility for all functions of a Papa John's restaurant to ensure high quality products and customer service are delivered to ensure restaurant profitability. This is accomplished by being a self-sufficient leader, making quality decisions, and instilling pride and accountability in team members. 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Stable employment history
Two years successful restaurant management or supervision experience with salary progression
Must be 18 years of age or older
Must have reliable transportation
Must be able to work long hours, scheduled or unscheduled, which will include nights, weekends, and as emergencies arise
Ability to successfully perform the job duties of all positions in the restaurant, including pizza delivery
Ability to manage with no supervision
Work with phones, computers, fax machines and copiers
Exempt, salaried position
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a background check
Basic accounting including invoice reconciliation, debit and credit review, financial statement analysis
Cash management skills
Critical Thinking: Defines and resolves a situation or problem by analyzing issues involved, weighing options, and evaluating alternatives; maintains objective attitude; approaches situations and problems systematically; uses observation, experience, reflection, and/or reasoning to drive business forward.
Customer Focused: Commits to meeting the needs and expectations of the organization's internal and external customers; builds and maintains a customer base; delivers a high level of customer service; searches continually for ways to increase customer satisfaction (i.e., customer feedback).
Developing Team Members: Directs and motivates others, provides timely and specific feedback, changes coaching style to fit individual needs, assesses strengths and development needs of team members and provides opportunities for growth.
Flexibility: Adapts and changes course of action when appropriate; effectively transitions from task to task; deals well with unresolved situations, frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; maintains objectives amidst shifting priorities.
Initiative: Takes action proactively; addresses issues or opportunities without supervision; focuses on desired results and accomplishments; demonstrates clear purpose, enthusiasm, and a "can-do" attitude.
Leading Team Members: Provides clear direction and sets priorities to accomplish desired actions and results; seeks talented and skilled people to build high performing teams; keeps team members informed, ensures their needs are met, and removes barriers; delegates responsibility and empowers team members to do their jobs.
Managing Execution: Manages multiple projects and effectively prioritizes tasks, responsibilities, and goals; uses goals to guide actions and creates detailed action plans; organizes and schedules people and tasks; utilizes resources effectively to meet goals.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in certain markets

Responsibilities

Provide quality products to our customers by building a system of quality with team members, which ensures each delivered product meets Papa John's standards and accurately reflects the customer's order.
Professionally and promptly respond to all customers concerns or issues.
Solicit customer feedback, share feedback with team and use feedback to improve restaurant operations and build brand loyalty.
Communicate, train and promote quality standards to team members by utilizing all available tools including Operations Manual and Team Member Handbook.
Actively recruit customer focused team members, maintain adequate staffing levels according to projected sales, properly orient and train team members to exceed customer expectations, ensure compliance with uniform and appearance standards, establish and communicate performance expectations and conduct timely and effective performance reviews.
Document performance issues and take appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
Effectively coach and develop team members to ensure entire team is quality and customer focused; and build an atmosphere of teamwork, energy and fun.
Manage sales goals against budget and prior year by providing prompt and friendly customer service; building check averages through team member training on products and sales execution.
Seek additional sales through traditional and nontraditional methods by executing creative local restaurant marketing and creating a positive presence in the community.
Manage profit goals against budget and prior year; ensure food, labor and other controllable costs stay within budget, and correct deviations from the budget by accurately utilizing the PROFIT System.
Develop and 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.