General Manager - Pizza in McKinney, Texas at Zalat Pizza

We are seeking an energetic and dynamic General Manager who thrives in fast-paced environments, inspiring teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences while maintaining operational excellence. As the driving force behind daily restaurant operations, you will oversee everything from food quality to staffing to financial performance. Your enthusiasm and leadership will ensure our restaurant remains a welcoming, efficient, and profitable destination for guests.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the restaurant team to deliver outstanding customer service, ensuring every guest leaves satisfied and eager to return.
• Oversee all aspects of food preparation, ensuring adherence to safety standards, quality control, and consistency across menu items.
• Manage daily operations including shift management, inventory control, and food safety compliance using POS systems.
• Supervise staff training, development, and performance evaluations to foster a high-performing team dedicated to excellence in food service management.
• Control costs through effective budgeting, food management, and waste reduction strategies while maximizing profitability.
• Ensure compliance with health regulations, food handling procedures, and safety standards to maintain a clean, safe environment for staff and guests.
• Interview potential team members to build a skilled workforce aligned with our service standards and hospitality values.

Skills

• Extensive experience in restaurant management with a strong background in food industry operations including casual dining, quick service & fast food restaurants.
• Proven leadership skills with supervising experience in hospitality or food service environments; capable of managing diverse teams effectively.
• Deep knowledge of food preparation and kitchen management practices.
• Proficiency in POS systems such as Toast POS; adept at financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of inventory control, food safety protocols, and health regulations related to the food industry.
• Excellent communication skills for staff training & development, interviewing candidates, and maintaining customer service standards.
• Ability to manage shift schedules efficiently while ensuring high-quality service delivery during busy hours.

• 2+ years of restaurant management experience
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including opening, mid, and closing shifts
• Willingness to work evenings, late nights, weekends, and holidays, which are our highest-volume periods
• Availability to work key blackout dates, including the Saturday closest to Halloween, Halloween, Super Bowl Sunday, and New Year’s Eve
• Ability to work approximately 45–50 hours per week
• Successful completion of a background check

Zalat Pizza is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over 40), disability (mental and physical), sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital, military, and veteran status. Our company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.
Responsibilities and tasks outlined here are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company.