{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"dac6cf1334f04bfa00a424d9","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/dac6cf1334f04bfa00a424d9","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/dac6cf1334f04bfa00a424d9","title":"Head Coach","description":"Head Coach (Multi-Unit Leader)\nReports to: Area Director\nLocation: Houston, TX\nStatus: Full-time, salaried\n\nOverview\nThe 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.\n\nCore Responsibilities\nLeadership & Development (≈70%)\n\nLead, coach, and inspire a team of Line Coaches, Keys, and hourly Zealots across both stores.\n\nCreate individualized development plans and drive accountability through regular feedback and follow-up.\n\nModel ownership and Zalat values in every aspect of leadership—building strong, empowered teams.\n\nMaintain a strong presence in both stores, fostering culture, consistency, and connection.\n\nIdentify leadership potential and build future bench strength through active succession planning.\n\nOperations & Standards (≈20%)\n\nEnsure stores deliver consistent product quality—every pizza, every time.\n\nReinforce “the basics”: dough procedure and stretch, sauce and cheese lock, bake, cut, garnish, sheriff (final check), and triple check (accuracy validation).\n\nSupport daily operations as needed, including working shifts, making pizzas, and setting the standard for hustle and precision.\n\nPartner with GMs to manage labor, food cost, and overall financial health of both locations.\n\nConduct store walks and audits with a coaching mindset—improving, not policing.\n\nCommunity & Marketing (≈10%)\n\nRepresent Zalat in the community with authenticity and enthusiasm.\n\nSupport local store marketing initiatives and partnerships that build brand loyalty and drive sales.\n\nCollaborate with the Area Director and marketing team on creative, localized engagement strategies.\n\nKey Attributes\n\nOwnership mindset: You don’t wait for someone else to fix it—you make it happen.\n\nPeople-first leadership: You believe success starts with strong teams and clear expectations.\n\nOperational excellence: You balance heart and hustle with sharp attention to detail.\n\nCulture keeper: You bring the fun, protect the standards, and keep Zalat’s vibe alive.\n\nRequirements\n\n2+ years of multi-unit or high-volume management experience.\n\nProven record of developing teams and promoting from within.\n\nStrong operational knowledge—pizza experience a plus, but a passion for great food is essential.\n\nFlexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.\n\nReliable transportation between assigned stores.\n\nPerks\n\nCompetitive salary + bonus potential.\n\nGrowth opportunities within a rapidly expanding brand.\n\nZalat culture: authentic people, great pizza, no corporate fluff.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Coma Coffee Roasters","rawCompany":"coma coffee roasters","city":"Muncie","state":"IN","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-03T04:17:33.778Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-1021.00","title":"General and Operations Managers","slug":"general-and-operations-managers"},{"code":"11-9051.00","title":"Food Service Managers","slug":"food-service-managers"},{"code":"35-1012.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-food-preparation-and-serving-workers"}],"industries":[{"code":"722513","title":"Limited-Service Restaurants","slug":"limited-service-restaurants"},{"code":"722511","title":"Full-Service Restaurants","slug":"full-service-restaurants"},{"code":"722330","title":"Mobile Food Services","slug":"mobile-food-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Head Coach","description":"Head Coach (Multi-Unit Leader)\nReports to: Area Director\nLocation: Houston, TX\nStatus: Full-time, salaried\n\nOverview\nThe Head Coach is the heartbeat of our Zalat Pizza locations—responsible for driving excellence through people, product, and process . 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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.\n\nCore Responsibilities\nLeadership & Development (≈70%)\n\nLead, coach, and inspire a team of Line Coaches, Keys, and hourly Zealots across both stores.\n\nCreate individualized development plans and drive accountability through regular feedback and follow-up.\n\nModel ownership and Zalat values in every aspect of leadership—building strong, empowered teams.\n\nMaintain a strong presence in both stores, fostering culture, consistency, and connection.\n\nIdentify leadership potential and build future bench strength through active succession planning.\n\nOperations & Standards (≈20%)\n\nEnsure stores deliver consistent product quality—every pizza, every time.\n\nReinforce “the basics”: dough procedure and stretch, sauce and cheese lock, bake, cut, garnish, sheriff (final check), and triple check (accuracy validation).\n\nSupport daily operations as needed, including working shifts, making pizzas, and setting the standard for hustle and precision.\n\nPartner with GMs to manage labor, food cost, and overall financial health of both locations.\n\nConduct store walks and audits with a coaching mindset—improving, not policing.\n\nCommunity & Marketing (≈10%)\n\nRepresent Zalat in the community with authenticity and enthusiasm.\n\nSupport local store marketing initiatives and partnerships that build brand loyalty and drive sales.\n\nCollaborate with the Area Director and marketing team on creative, localized engagement strategies.\n\nKey Attributes\n\nOwnership mindset: You don’t wait for someone else to fix it—you make it happen.\n\nPeople-first leadership: You believe success starts with strong teams and clear expectations.\n\nOperational excellence: You balance heart and hustle with sharp attention to detail.\n\nCulture keeper: You bring the fun, protect the standards, and keep Zalat’s vibe alive.\n\nRequirements\n\n2+ years of multi-unit or high-volume management experience.\n\nProven record of developing teams and promoting from within.\n\nStrong operational knowledge—pizza experience a plus, but a passion for great food is essential.\n\nFlexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.\n\nReliable transportation between assigned stores.\n\nPerks\n\nCompetitive salary + bonus potential.\n\nGrowth opportunities within a rapidly expanding brand.\n\nZalat culture: authentic people, great pizza, no corporate fluff.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-09-03T04:17:33.778Z","dateModified":"2026-09-03T04:17:33.778Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Coma Coffee Roasters","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Muncie","addressRegion":"IN","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"dac6cf1334f04bfa00a424d9"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/dac6cf1334f04bfa00a424d9"}}