Restaurant General Manager | Pizza Experience

Job Description

Job Description

Restaurant General Manager – Pizza Restaurant

Location: Nanuet, NY

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Restaurant General Manager to lead operations for a high-volume pizza restaurant in Nanuet, NY. The ideal candidate must have strong pizza industry experience, hands-on dough knowledge, and the leadership skills to manage daily restaurant operations while maintaining exceptional food quality and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all day-to-day restaurant operations, including kitchen, front-of-house, staffing, scheduling, and inventory

• Ensure consistent execution of pizza recipes, dough preparation, fermentation, and quality standards

• Manage and train staff on operational procedures, food safety, and customer service expectations

• Monitor dough production, hydration/saturation levels, proofing, and fermentation processes

• Maintain labor and food cost controls while maximizing profitability

• Lead hiring, onboarding, coaching, and performance management of team members

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations

• Resolve customer concerns professionally and maintain a positive dining experience

• Work closely with ownership to improve systems, efficiency, and overall restaurant performance

• Maintain vendor relationships and oversee ordering/inventory management

Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years of restaurant management experience

• MUST have pizza restaurant experience

• Strong knowledge of pizza dough production, including dough saturation/hydration, fermentation, proofing, and handling

• Experience managing high-volume kitchen operations

• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills

• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards

• Ability to multitask and perform in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NY-style pizza operations

• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

• POS and inventory management experience preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Performance bonuses

• Paid time off

• Growth opportunities within the company

• Employee meals and dining discounts

To Apply:
Please submit your resume along with a brief summary of your pizza and dough-making experience.