GENERAL MANAGER

General Manager

The General Manager builds and supervises a team that achieves Little Caesars-Ampler Pizza II goals of customer satisfaction, sales and profitability and operates the restaurant according to company standards and procedures.

Ampler Pizza offers an excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation & the Ampler Cares Program. We also offer monthly bonuses up to 10k/yr and free pizza for a year!

Ensures customers are served correct, complete orders within service time goals according to the Customer Service Standards, the Priority Guidelines, the telephone and front counter station procedures and if necessary, the Remedy Process.

Prepares and ensures that all colleagues prepare consistent, high quality products that are served to customers as described in the Training Handbook.

Achieves the standards for a clean and organized restaurant and colleague image as defined in the Training Handbook and/or as required by local government agencies.

Recruits, hires, trains and evaluates colleagues.

Develops a productive team by providing direction and supervision of colleagues through the appropriate use of communication, delegation, and disciplinary skills and implements change in a positive manner resulting in low colleague turnover.

Ensures a work environment that is in compliance with government regulations and is safe, secure, and free of harassment or discrimination, as defined by Little Caesars-Ampler Pizza II policies and procedures.

Accurately completes all paperwork associated with daily, weekly, and period end activities as directed by the District Manager or VP of Operations.

Performs labor scheduling, food ordering, and product projections accurately and maintains restaurant equipment so that the restaurant opens and closes as scheduled and is able to service all customer orders each day.

Manages all financial responsibilities with integrity and performs tasks associated with achieving cost control goals and supervises colleagues to ensure goals are met.

Properly implements shakerboarding, local store marketing events, and in-store promotions that result in increased sales.

The Manager must abide by all state and federal laws OSHA and EEOC requirements, as well as practice and enforce all Little Caesars-Ampler Pizza II policies and procedures. The Manager receives direction and training from the District Manager, six week Management Modules, and other training materials. During each shift, they motivate, direct and coach colleagues to work proficiently at their assigned stations, and then follow up to ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner, according to procedures.

The Manager is responsible for supervising all colleagues including those under 18 years of age. The Manager must abide by all State and Federal labor laws, OSHA regulations, and EEOC requirements as well as enforce and practice all Little Caesars-Ampler Pizza II policies and procedures.

The Manager will ensure the restaurant is prepared to meet the needs of customers and work diligently to ensure each customer is satisfied with the service and product they receive.

The Manager supports the District Manager and is responsible for building sales and controlling costs by using all cost control tools and processes. They trouble shoot operational problems and find acceptable solutions.

The General Manager will be scheduled to work approximately 50 hours each week. This position requires a hands-on style of management and physical work such as: lifting, squatting, and standing for long periods of time.

To perform the functions listed in this job description, the following tasks will be required:

• The ability to lift and move 55 pounds.
• The ability to reach and move items from as high as 6 feet and as low as 6 inches off the ground.
• The ability to control and utilize equipment safely and correctly (sheeter machine, VCM, sauce ladle, cheese cups, pan gripers, spatula, pizza and dough cutter, different types of knives, can openers, pastry brush, scales, microwave, telephone, cash register, etc).
• The ability to apply pressure to cut through products and/or clean equipment/utensils.
• The ability to count, separate and weight all types of food products and inventory items.
• The ability to effectively communicate to customers and co-workers (reading, speaking, hearing, writing, etc).
• The ability to understand directions, instructions and product specifications.
• The ability to process and complete customer orders.
• The ability to comprehend all training materials and practice standard operating procedures.
• The ability to successfully pass required training programs for certification.
• The ability to use mathematical skills to compute sales totals, percentages, inventory usage, food orders, employee work schedules, cash handling results and projected business needs.
• The ability to legally drive an automobile adhering to all state and local traffic laws.
• The ability to supervise a number of people at the same time and to motivate them to meet goals, duties and deadlines.

The Candidate must:

• Have a minimum of two (2) years experience in a management role, achieving at least an assistant manager / co-manager position in a quick service restaurant, or one (1) year experience in a management position in a full service restaurant.
• Preferred minimum age of 21.
• Possess a high school diploma, or equivalent, and possess basic math skills.
• Have a working knowledge of local store marketing techniques, sales building, and a proven track record of controlling costs.
• Possess strong management, team building and communication skills.
• Possess knowledge of how to read and analyze profit and loss statements.
• Be dependable, hard working and have the ability to work a varied, 50 hour workweek under pressure and in stressful situations.
• Possess a valid driver's license from the state of residence with a driving record maintained within company guidelines. Possess a reliable vehicle and auto insurance as a primary driver to complete daily banking and other responsibilities as directed by the District Manager.
• Meet Little Caesars-Ampler Pizza II Background Verification guidelines.
• The U.S. Department of Justice (INS Division) requires that each Team Member provide documentation that proves their eligibility to work in the United States.

Please Note: Little Caesars-Ampler Pizza II reserves the right to change, modify, suspend, interpret, or cancel in whole, or in part, any of the duties outlined above, at any time, and without advance notice to the employee.