Houston
Job Description Head Coach (Multi-Unit Leader) Reports to: Area Director Location: Houston, TX Status: Full-time, salaried Overview The Head Coach is the heartbeat of our Zalat Pizza locations—responsible for driving excellence through people, product, and process. This role blends leadership, development, and hands-on action. The ideal Head Coach is a motivator, teacher, and operator who leads by example and builds teams that deliver consistent, high-quality pizza and unforgettable guest experiences. Core Responsibilities Leadership & Development (≈70%) • Lead, coach, and inspire a team of Line Coaches, Keys, and hourly Zealots across both stores., • Create individualized development plans and drive accountability through regular feedback and follow-up., • Model ownership and Zalat values in every aspect of leadership—building strong, empowered teams., • Maintain a strong presence in both stores, fostering culture, consistency, and connection., • Ensure stores deliver consistent product quality—every pizza, every time., • Reinforce “the basics”: dough procedure and stretch, sauce and cheese lock, bake, cut, garnish, sheriff (final check), and triple check (accuracy validation)., • Support daily operations as needed, including working shifts, making pizzas, and setting the standard for hustle and precision., • Partner with GMs to manage labor, food cost, and overall financial health of both locations., • Represent Zalat in the community with authenticity and enthusiasm., • Support local store marketing initiatives and partnerships that build brand loyalty and drive sales., • Ownership mindset: You don’t wait for someone else to fix it—you make it happen., • People-first leadership: You believe success starts with strong teams and clear expectations., • Operational excellence: You balance heart and hustle with sharp attention to detail., • 2+ years of multi-unit or high-volume management experience., • Proven record of developing teams and promoting from within., • Strong operational knowledge—pizza experience a plus, but a passion for great food is essential., • Flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends., • Competitive salary + bonus potential., • Growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding brand., • Zalat culture: authentic people, great pizza, no corporate fluff.