Assistant General Manager

Assistant General Manager: The Ultimate Pizza Wingman!

Are you ready to level up your leadership game? As our Assistant General Manager , you’re the glue that holds the kitchen together and the spark that keeps the team moving. You’ll work side-by-side with the GM to run a top-tier restaurant, develop a rockstar crew,

and make sure every pizza that hits the box is a 10/10.

The Daily Grind (Your Responsibilities)

• Command the Kitchen: Lead shifts with confidence, ensuring every station—from dough stretching to topping—is running smoothly and accurately.

• Team Mentor: Provide real-time coaching and feedback. You’re there to help the team grow, stay energized, and have fun while hitting goals.

• Customer Champion: Tackle customer needs head-on and turn every guest into a regular with top-notch service.

• The Business Side: Help manage labor costs, food waste, and inventory. You’ll use our FOCUS system to keep the restaurant profitable and organized.

• Safety First: Maintain a spotless, safe environment and make sure the "Papa John’s look" is always on point.

The Key Ingredients (What You Bring)

• Leadership Roots: Previous shift lead or restaurant management experience is a huge plus.

• The Skills: You’re an expert communicator who can juggle cash management, scheduling, and high-speed rushes without breaking a sweat.

• The Vibe: Positive, adaptable, and ready to lead by example every single day.

• The Basics: HS Diploma/GED and a Food Service Certification (like Serv-Safe) are preferred.

Why Join the Papa John's Family?

We’ve been perfecting the pizza game for over 30 years, and we want you to help us write the next chapter. Join a team that rewards your hustle, values your ideas, and knows that a great shift starts with a great leader.

Ready to help us run the show? Apply today and let’s get to work!

Company Introduction

Papa John's is an American pizza restaurant franchise. It is the fourth largest pizza delivery restaurant chain in the United States, with headquarters in Jeffersontown, Kentucky, a suburb of Louisville. Our pizza family is as hungry for perfection today as we were when we first opened our doors more than 30 years ago. And we're driven to be the best at making innovative new products and recipes.

It is the policy of Papa John’s to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status or civil partnership, national or ethnic origin, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, uniformed service (as defined by 10 U.S.C. §101 (a)(5)), protected disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, or gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by statute or law.