General Manager - 909 1st St

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced General Manager to lead our operations at our 909 1st St location in Bradenton, United States. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader with a proven track record of driving business success and fostering a high-performance team culture.

• Oversee all aspects of daily operations, ensuring efficiency, productivity, and adherence to company policies and procedures
• Develop and implement strategic plans to meet short-term and long-term business objectives
• Manage financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control measures
• Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team through effective hiring, training, and performance management
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities and maintain a competitive edge
• Ensure exceptional customer service standards are met consistently
• Collaborate with other departments and senior management to align local operations with overall company goals
• Implement and maintain quality control and safety standards
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field; MBA preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in a general management or similar leadership role
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams
• Superior strategic planning and execution capabilities
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Proficiency in operations management and process improvement techniques
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering exceptional service
• Adaptability and resilience in managing change and addressing challenges
• Proficiency in relevant business software and tools
• Industry-specific knowledge and experience (preferred)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, including, but not limited to the following:

Standing

Most tasks are performed from a standing position. Walking surfaces include ceramic tile "bricks" with linoleum in some food process areas. Height of work surfaces is between 36" and 48".

Walking

For short distances for short durations

Delivery personnel must travel between the store and delivery vehicle and from the delivery vehicle to the customer's location.

Sitting

Paperwork is normally completed in an office at a desk or table

Lifting

Bulk product deliveries are made twice a week or more and are unloaded by the team member using a hand truck.

Deliveries may include cases of ingredients and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds with dimensions of up to 3' x 1.5'.

Cases are usually lifted from floor and stacked onto shelves up to 72" high.

Carrying

Large cans, weighing 3 pounds, 7 ounces, are carried from the workstation to storage shelves.

Occasionally, pizza sauce weighing 30 pounds is carried from the storage room to the front of the store.

Trays of pizza dough are carried three at a time over short distances, and weigh approximately 12 pounds per tray.

During delivery, carry pizzas and beverages while performing "walking" and "climbing" duties.

Pushing

To move trays which are placed on dollies.

A stack of trays on a dolly is approximately 24" - 30" and requires a force of up to 7.5 pounds to push.

Trays may also be pulled.

Climbing

Team members must infrequently navigate stairs or climb a ladder to change prices on signs, wash walls, perform maintenance.

During delivery of product, navigation of five or more flights of stairs may be required.Stooping/Bending

Forward bending at the waist is necessary at the pizza assembly station.

Toe room is present, but workers are unable to flex their knees while standing at this station.

Duration of this position is approximately 30 - 45 seconds at one time, repeated continuously during the day.

Forward bending is also present at the front counter and when stocking ingredients.

Crouching/Squatting

Performed occasionally to stock shelves and to clean low areas.

Reaching

Reaching is performed continuously; up, down and forward.

Workers reach above 72" occasionally to turn on/off oven controls, change prices on sign, and lift and lower objects to and from shelves.

Workers reaching down to perform such tasks as scooping cornmeal from a plastic barrel, or washing dishes.

Workers reach forward when obtaining topping ingredients, cleaning work surfaces, or answering phones.

Driving

Deliver pizzas within a designated delivery area. A Team Member may make several deliveries per shift.

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Work Aids

Team Members may be required to utilize pencils/pens, computers, telephones, calculators, TDD equipment, pizza cutter and pizza peel.

Driving Specific Job Duties

Deliver product by car and then to door of customer.

Deliver flyers and door hangers.

Requires

Valid driver's license with safe driving record meeting company standards.

Access to insured vehicle which can be used for delivery.