General Manager
Goodyear, AZ, US, 85395-1375
Compensation: $55,000 - $65,000
Wage will vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, competencies, experience, geographic location.
Restaurant General Manager Benefits:
- Quarterly performance bonus program earning up to $6,000 annually.
- Paid Sick Time
- 4 Weeks of Paid Vacation
- Medical, dental and vision insurance eligibility based on hours worked
- Paid Parental Leave
- FREE pizza, salad, and beverages
- Pet insurance
- Discounted gym membership
- Free counseling sessions
- 401(k) retirement
Summary
As a General Manager, you are accountable for leading your store. This position requires a genuine love for people, business savvy, and a high level of accountability. At MOD, we focus on keeping our Flywheel spinning. Our Authentic purpose comes from developing Engaged and Inspired people, making Loyal customers, and achieving our business goals. You will provide leadership and direction for your MOD team to build and maintain the MOD experience. Your objective is to live, teach, and demonstrate MOD Pizza culture in all interactions while maintaining the profitability.
Key Responsibilities
You will spend your time in two key areas. The first is “GM Focus time”. You will coach your team, grow your own skills, make business plans, welcoming and engaging with customers. The second is “On the floor”. This is where you will be working with your Squad and delivering a great experience.
- Oversee the daily operations of the store. Drive the best possible business results and engage customer and Squad experience
- Provide leadership to the entire Squad with particular attention to the Store Coach and Shift Captains. Leading through others is key to success
- Identify opportunities to improve store performance. Review store results and develop action plans to achieve success
- Engage your Squad in solving problems and successfully achieving your store’s goals
- Partner with peers and those in leadership and ask for what you need to be successful
- Maintain staffing levels through proactive talent recruitment and selection processes
- Build and sustain community relationships
- Utilize forecasts and the current labor model to distribute staffing and schedules. Execute all training programs to new and existing Squad
- Overall accountability for cleanliness and food safety within the store
- Hold Squad accountable for their performance and demonstrate a growth mindset for ongoing development
- Celebrate the wins with your Squad
- Manage store inventory levels and ensure supplies are ordered, received, processed and labeled.
- Maintain accurate, secure, and timely cash management
- Communicate effectively to ensure Squad are aware of upcoming initiatives
- Track, report, and or fix facilities issues
MOD values are demonstrated when you:
- Embrace change and seek to learn and improve every day. It’s not perfection, it’s a commitment to progress
- Focus on finding the solution, not dwelling on the problem
- Be generous with your time. Show patience and grace when answering questions and be of service to others
- Express appreciation for the generosity of others
- Show compassion, understanding, and willingness to support others without judgment
- Play a role in creating a safe environment for all customers and squad members
- Demonstrate and embody MOD culture and standards
Required Qualifications
- 2 years of General Manager experience in a restaurant
- Tenacious spirit and demonstrating pride and sense of ownership for a business
- Proven success training, developing, and leading teams
- Experience ordering, receiving, and controlling inventory within a food service environment
- Must obtain a food safety certification and/or alcohol beverage certification within 30 days of your start date
- Must be at least 21 years old
Preferred Qualifications
- College Education in Business or Related Field may substitute a portion of required experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Physical Requirements
As a member of our Squad, you must have the ability to work in an open kitchen environment, rotating between front and back of house. This requires walking, bending, twisting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, carrying, pushing and pulling, and in general handling or moving objects weighing up to fifty pounds. You must also have the ability to operate hand-held appliances, sharp knives, and various kitchen equipment including but not limited to the industrial can opener, dough press, industrial dishwasher, very hot oven, etc. Depending on the location, you may need to go up and down stairs and/or use an elevator. You must also have the ability to communicate and exchange information quickly in English with Squad members and others.
Working Conditions
At our table,everyone has a place. Explore your inner pizza enthusiast and feel right at home.Apply todayto leader a fast casual restaurant that is also a social movement.
This job posting is not intended to be exhaustive. Other related duties may be assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. At MOD, we believe in creating a world that works for and includes everyone. To request a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, job interview, and/or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact applicantADA@modpizza.com.
Job Segment:Kitchen, Food Service, Hospitality
Freqently Asked Questions
Leading a MOD SUPER FAST PIZZA store in Goodyear combines fast-casual restaurant management with a strong community focus. Managers drive team engagement while balancing operational goals and food safety, all within a culture emphasizing continuous improvement and customer experience unique to this brand.
MOD values leaders who champion growth mindsets, embrace change, and foster compassionate, solution-oriented environments. For a general manager, demonstrating accountability alongside inspiring and developing the team is critical for sustaining the brand’s culture and operational success.
Successful candidates should showcase experience in restaurant operations, staff development, inventory control, and customer engagement. Demonstrating a proactive approach to problem-solving and familiarity with local labor and health regulations can strengthen your application in the Goodyear market.
The compensation for a General Manager at MOD SUPER FAST PIZZA in Goodyear typically ranges between $55,000 and $65,000 annually, reflecting local market rates. This includes eligibility for bonuses and benefits, aligning with industry standards for fast-casual restaurant leadership roles.
Goodyear's growing hospitality sector means moderate competition for general manager roles. With increasing demand for experienced leaders who can balance operational efficiency and team culture, candidates with proven management and food safety certification have an advantage.
Goodyear's spread-out layout can affect commute times depending on your residence. While public transit options are limited, most employees rely on personal vehicles. Considering flexible scheduling or carpooling can help manage travel during peak traffic hours.
Managers are encouraged to build local relationships that support both brand awareness and community well-being. This might involve partnerships, sponsorships, or events that resonate with Goodyear residents, strengthening customer loyalty and the store’s local presence.
Yes, MOD fosters career progression through leadership development and cross-functional training. General managers can advance to regional or corporate roles by demonstrating operational excellence, team leadership, and alignment with company values.
The general manager holds ultimate accountability for the entire store’s performance, overseeing strategy, staffing, and community relations. Store coaches and shift captains focus more on day-to-day team management and operational tasks within shifts, reporting to the general manager.
MOD offers benefits like paid vacation, sick time, parental leave, and wellness programs including counseling and gym discounts. These support measures help managers balance the demands of running a fast-paced restaurant with personal well-being.
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