Store Manager - Fast Casual Restaurant | Equity Opportunity
hace 2 días
Pittsburgh
Job Description We are seeking a hands-on, high-performance Store Manager to take ownership of a high-volume downtown Pittsburgh location for a fast-growing, venture-backed fresh food brand. This is for a leader who doesn’t just manage shifts, they run the entire operation like it’s their own business. If you thrive in fast-paced service environments, can stabilize chaos, and know how to build teams that actually perform, this role is built for you. This is a “build something” leadership role, not a job. What This Role Really Is You will be responsible for: • Full P&L ownership of a high-volume restaurant location, • Leading all hiring, training, and team development, • Driving strong guest experience standards every shift, • Managing food cost, labor cost, and daily profitability, • Building a culture of accountability, energy, and consistency What Makes This Opportunity Different This is a high-growth brand backed by serious expansion momentum, led by operators who believe in rewarding performance with real upside. Top performers here don’t stay “managers”, they grow into: • Multi-unit leadership, • Regional oversight What We’re Looking For • 2–4+ years of restaurant management experience (fast casual strongly preferred), • Strong operational mindset (labor, cost control, execution), • A natural leader who earns respect through action, not title, • Calm, consistent, and effective under pressure, • Strong focus on both people + performance, • Hands-on, present, and not afraid to lead from the floor, • Pittsburgh-based or open to relocation Compensation & Benefits • $70,000 – $80,000 base salary (DOE), • Performance-based bonus structure tied to store results, • Equity / ownership upside for top performers, • Health insurance, • Meal benefits (eat what you help build), • Real growth pathway into multi-unit leadership roles Why This Role Exists We’re not filling a vacancy, we’re building leadership capacity for expansion. This store is a flagship-level opportunity for someone who wants: • Real accountability, • Real ownership of outcomes This is a Downtown Pittsburgh flagship store leadership role, with long-term expansion opportunities tied to performance and growth of the brand. Company DescriptionThe Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.