General Manager

General Manager – Papa Murphy's PizzaTired of working for Bosses?We Develop Leaders That Influence People. We pave the way for opportunity."If you want to do something you have never done, you have to BE someone you have never BEEN"Come be a part of an uncommon experience. We flip the Triangle upside-down.Papa Murphy's is currently recruiting a General Manager to lead our people. The successful candidate will ideally possess 2 years experience as a restaurant leader or full service concept, the ability to influence, mentor and serve team members effectively.Our General Managers starting base salary is $40K to $47K per year depending on qualification, health benefits, vacation and monthly bonus pay available for successful customer service scores, food and labor cost management. We also have cell phone pay. Developing Leaders is our mission.Coaching and Training:As the owner of Papa Murphy's I am dedicated to training up our management staff with the best service industry leadership training academy in Iowa. We founded the Restaurant Leadership Academy for the purpose of helping leaders get unstuck and over the hump to find their way in the service industry. Also see: You will receive professional one on one and group leadership development training as part of your employment with our company from an accomplished John Maxwell Certified Coach and Trainer with over 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry. Estimated Value of $6000 per year included with your emloyment. Within our 7 stores we have over 75+ years of leadership (GM or higher) experience on our staff. Leadership doesn't happen by mistake! Leaders are not born, they are developed!Our Purpose Statement:We exist to impact our people by inspiring personal growth. Empowered team members create great customer experiences.Our Core Values:Trust is the foundation to leadership.Modeling the right things, shapes the right behavior.Equipping our people to achieve personal excellence.Putting our people first through encouragement and support.If you are interested in applying for a management position with our company please reply with your resume for consideration.You can also apply at the Papa Murphy's Iowa site.Starting Pay: $40,000.00 - $47,000.00 per year, plus phone reimbursement, automatic $500 raises every 6 months for 3 years. Health Insurance, and PTO also included.Pay may depend on skills and/or qualifications.Store Manager:“You are applying for work with BES-t Investments LLC, a franchisee of Papa Murphy’s, not Papa Murphy’s International, Inc., or any of its affiliates. If hired, the franchisee will be your only employer. Franchisees are independent business owners who set their own wage and benefit programs that can vary among franchisees.”Summary DescriptionThe Store Manager is responsible for all facets of the Papa Murphy’s store while continually promoting a culture that embraces the company’s core values of Quality, Service, Integrity, and Team Work.Duties and ResponsibilitiesManage the efficient and cost-effective operation of a single store, including profitability, employee relations, marketing, optimal food and labor costs, and waste minimization.Foster a culture of upward development of team members.Ensure operational standards for the store are spect prep areas, equipment, and utensils to ensure sanitary standards are met per company and local health department standards.Prepare reports to track metrics including food cost, waste, sales, inventory and hours worked by team members.Construct the "build to" portion of the "Prep Chart" and supervise product prep.Oversee the physical facility including minor repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment.Monitor inventory of food and beverage products.Monitor build-to levels and submit orders to vendors within store guidelines.Check all vendor deliveries for type, quantity, and cost municate menu/price changes, shortages and encourage team members to promote specials and add-on sales.Project and recognize accurate sales trends to ensure correct product levels.Monitor guest feedback, resolve guest concerns with professionalism, and maintain total guest satisfaction.Monitor cash procedures in the store and ensure accuracy of bank deposits, cash drawers, and justify all cash variances.Track and reconcile all promotion coupons and gift certificates and balance with the daily sales report.Recruit, interview, staff, conduct orientations, and train store team members.Evaluate work performance, complete performance evaluations and handle disciplinary actions as needed.Prepare and post weekly schedules in accordance with state/local laws; in locations without predictive scheduling, schedules posted at least one week in advance.Ensure store compliance with Federal, State and Local labor laws.Respond promptly to customer needs; solicit feedback to improve service and respond to requests for service and assistance.Participate in local store marketing activities for the market.Maintain a professional appearance and ensure team members do the same.Ensure pizza assembly times are maintained and assist in back and front of house as needed.Required QualificationsEducation: High school diploma or GED required.Experience: 2-5 years of previous supervisory and QSR management experience.Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification: Food Handlers Card and/or Serve Safe Certified preferred but not required.Must be able to pass criminal background check.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Demonstrate integrity, honesty, and strong leadership; ability to effectively manage people; strong written and oral communication skills; excellent customer service; ability to manage difficult customer situations; basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, POS); ability to read and apply basic math; knowledge of store financials, P&L, break-even analysis, food cost, labor cost analysis, and other financial information related to store operations.Other requirementsMust be able to pass criminal background check.Flexibility to cover shifts in the event of absent employees.Ability to maintain safe standards for front and back of house.Regularly required to stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms.Occasionally required to bend and stoop, kneel or crouch.Must be able to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.Ability to maintain punctual and regular attendance.The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required in this position and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06