Job Description

Ciao! 👋 We’re La Piadineria , Italy’s #1 fast-casual restaurant chain (up to 500 stores!)
We make one thing, and we do it really well: the piadina — a warm, freshly made Italian flatbread filled with amazing ingredients.

After serving millions of guests across Italy and France, we’re bringing our love for authentic Italian food to the U.S. — and we’re looking for passionate Store Managers to help us make it happen.

If you’ve got a blend of leadership, drive, and genuine hospitality in your DNA and passion for authentic Italian food keep reading. At La Piadineria, we’re more than a restaurant — we’re a community built on warmth, growth, and genuine Italian spirit. Join us as we bring Italy’s most beloved flatbread to America

What You’ll Do

As a Store Manager at La Piadineria, you’re not just running a restaurant — you’re leading a team, building a culture, and creating memorable moments every single day.

You’ll oversee daily operations, ensure top-notch food quality, and foster a positive, high-performing environment where your people — and your guests — truly feel at home.

Team Leadership

• Lead, inspire, and coach a high-performing team to deliver excellence every day.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and guest-focused culture.

Guest Experience

• Deliver authentic Italian hospitality and ensure every guest feels welcome.
• Turn feedback into actionable improvements to enhance satisfaction.

Store Operations

• Oversee daily operations, including staffing, quality, and hygiene standards.
• Ensure every piadina meets our promise of freshness and consistency.

Performance & Profitability

• Monitor key KPIs — sales, service quality, and team performance.
• Manage inventory, cash flow, and costs to drive profitability and efficiency

Who You Are

• You’ve got at least 3 years of management experience in restaurant or retail.
• You’re a natural leader who knows how to inspire, coach, and grow people.
• You love Italian food (bonus points if you can say “piadina” correctly 😉).
• You understand how to run a store — from scheduling and training to budgets and operations.
• You’re calm under pressure and great at finding solutions on the spot.
• You’re flexible with hours — evenings, weekends, and holidays are part of the fun.

What You’ll Get

• Start your journey with a 2-week immersive training experience in Italy — discover our roots, taste our traditions, and bring authentic Italian flavor to your U.S. team
• Competitive pay + quarterly performance bonuses
• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Flexible scheduling and paid time off (PTO)
• Sick leave
• 401(k) eligible
• Employee Discount
• Educational Program
• Real growth opportunity — we’re expanding fast!

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to remain on your feet for extended periods during shifts.
• Comfortable lifting items weighing up to 50–60 lbs. as part of daily operations.
• Capable of performing physical tasks such as bending, reaching, and crouching.
• Able to handle kitchen tools and sharp equipment safely and responsibly.
• Must be able to work near and operate a hot grill.

At La Piadineria, we believe in doing one thing exceptionally well — and doing it with heart.
We bring people together through authentic Italian flavors, warm hospitality, and a shared love for quality.

Our mission is simple:

To spread the joy of the piadina — Italy’s most beloved street food — across the world, one smile at a time.

If you’re passionate about people, food, and leadership, and you’re ready to grow with a brand that’s all about authenticity and heart — we’d love to meet you!

Equal Opportunity

La Piadineria is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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