Restaurant Manager - Fairfield - Quick Hire!

Sally's Apizza is a renowned culinary establishment that has been serving authentic New Haven Style Apizza since 1938. With a rich history and tradition that spans over eight decades, Sally's Apizza has become synonymous with exceptional quality and a distinctive flavor profile that pizza enthusiasts across the globe adore. The company is famous for its signature tomato sauce and unique chewy yet crispy crust, finished with an iconic oven-kissed char that sets it apart from typical pizza offerings. Sally's dedication to preserving the original recipes and hand-crafting each pizza in custom-designed ovens reflects its unwavering commitment to authenticity and excellence. As the business expands across the United States, Sally's Apizza continues to attract a diverse and loyal customer base, passionate about experiencing classic New Haven Style pizza made with care and precision. Sally's Apizza is currently seeking an experienced and responsible Restaurant Manager to join its dynamic team and support the General Manager in managing daily operations. The role demands an energetic, personable, and engaging individual who understands the core principles of outstanding hospitality and restaurant management. This full-time, in-person position requires a flexible schedule with availability on weekdays, weekends, and holidays (excluding Thanksgiving and Christmas). The Restaurant Manager is expected to spend 90% of the workweek actively engaged in running shifts, which includes hands-on responsibilities that ensure smooth service and operational excellence. Candidates must be capable of standing for up to 10 hours at a time and able to lift up to 50 lbs, reflecting the physically demanding nature of the role. This position offers a great opportunity for career growth within a company that values coaching, training, and internal promotion. With a starting salary of $60,000 annually, depending on experience, plus bonuses, Sally's Apizza provides a competitive compensation package along with valuable employee benefits including dental and health insurance, employee discounts, short-term and long-term disability coverage, group life insurance, and paid sick and vacation time. As a Restaurant Manager at Sally's Apizza, you will be at the forefront of maintaining the brand's celebrated culture and operational standards. Your responsibilities will include overseeing both front and back-of-house employees, mentoring the team to perform with excellence, managing day-to-day restaurant operations, and ensuring exceptional hospitality is delivered to every guest. Your leadership will help foster a positive work environment that promotes loyalty and teamwork among staff members, aligning with Sally's core values of obsession for apizza, commitment to guests, strength of character, and an insatiable hunger for growth and learning. This role is integral to the continued success and expansion of Sally's Apizza, offering a rewarding career path for individuals passionate about the restaurant industry and dedicated to upholding a legacy of culinary excellence.

• Previous restaurant management experience preferred but not required
• a minimum of 2 years of proven success in a restaurant setting
• ServeSafe Certified
• basic understanding of the Microsoft suite of programs, Brink POS preferred
• English
• basic Spanish preferred but not required
• full time, in-person
• management must be able to be scheduled on weekdays and weekends, and holidays excluding Thanksgiving and Christmas
• able to work on feet for up to 10 hours at a time
• able to lift at least 50 lbs