General Manager
Naughty Pine Pizza Bar & Grill – Newark, OH
Salary: Starting at $45,000 per year (based on experience) with performance-based raises and bonus opportunities.
About Us
Naughty Pine Pizza Bar & Grill is a fast-paced, locally owned restaurant committed to great food, outstanding hospitality, and building a team that enjoys coming to work. We’re looking for a hands-on General Manager who leads by example, develops people, and helps us continue growing.
This position works directly with ownership. While the owners remain actively involved in the business, the General Manager is responsible for leading daily operations, developing managers and staff, maintaining high standards, and ensuring every guest has a great experience.
Responsibilities
Leadership
● Lead, coach, and develop management and hourly staff.
● Hire, onboard, train, discipline, and terminate employees when necessary.
● Foster a positive, accountable, solution-focused workplace culture.
● Hold managers and team members accountable to company standards.
● Lead by example and jump in wherever needed.
Operations
● Oversee daily front-of-house and back-of-house operations.
● Ensure food quality, cleanliness, safety, and service standards are consistently met.
● Resolve guest concerns professionally.
● Monitor opening and closing procedures.
● Maintain compliance with health department and food safety regulations.
Financial & Administrative
● Build and manage employee schedules to meet labor goals.
● Assist with food cost, labor cost, and inventory control.
● Place vendor orders and maintain inventory levels.
● Review sales reports and operational metrics with ownership.
● Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.
Team Development
● Coach employees through performance issues.
● Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback.
● Create an environment focused on continuous improvement rather than blame.
● Build a strong leadership team capable of operating successfully during busy periods.
Qualifications
● Restaurant management experience required.
● Leadership experience in a full-service restaurant preferred.
● Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.
● Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
● Experience with scheduling and restaurant POS systems (Toast experience is a plus).
● ServSafe Certification or willingness to obtain.
● Reliable, organized, and able to make sound decisions under pressure.
Schedule
● Full-time
● Nights, weekends, and holidays as business requires.
● Must be available during peak business periods.
Compensation & Benefits
● Starting salary: $45,000+ annually (DOE)
● Performance-based bonuses
● Paid vacation
● Employee meal discounts
● Opportunities for advancement and salary growth
● Work directly with ownership to help shape the future of the business
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who:
● Takes ownership of problems and finds solutions.
● Leads with integrity and earns the respect of the team.
● Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
● Can balance accountability with coaching.
● Wants to build a long-term career with a growing local business.
If you’re passionate about hospitality, enjoy leading people, and want the opportunity to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Pay: From $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Application Question(s):
- How many years of restaurant experience do you have?
- Do you have restaurant manager experience? If so, how many years?
- What is your leadership style?
Work Location: In person
