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Job Summary The Manager Designate works at the direction and under the supervision of the General Manager to ensure compliance with the Company's product and customer service standards. This is ...

Summary of Position Our Designated Trainer (DT) is here to help employees cultivate their skills and knowledge. The DT will provide complete training to share his/her expertise in ways that motivate ...

Description Summary of Position Our Designated Trainer (DT) is here to help employees cultivate their skills and knowledge. The DT will provide complete training to share his/her expertise in ways ...

As a Branch Manager Designate, you will be a hands-on leader who thrives in guiding your team from the front while learning the full scope of branch management. This role requires strong business ...

As a Branch Manager Designate, you will be a hands-on leader who thrives in guiding your team from the front while learning the full scope of branch management. This role requires strong business ...

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How much do designation jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for designation in California is $78,109.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,200.00 and $87,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Designation vs Job Title?

AspectDesignationJob Title
DefinitionOfficial name given to a specific role within an organizationGeneral label for a position held by an employee
UsageOften used internally to specify rolesUsed externally and in resumes
CredentialsMay require specific certifications or qualificationsDepends on the role, less formal
Work EnvironmentSame as the job role, varies by organizationSame as designation, varies by organization

In summary, 'Designation' refers to the official name of a role within a company, often used internally and may require specific credentials. 'Job Title' is a broader term used externally to describe a position, often more general and recognizable across organizations.

Can you give me some examples of job designations?

Job designations are titles that specify a person's role within an organization, such as Software Engineer, Marketing Manager, Data Analyst, or Human Resources Coordinator. These titles often reflect the level of seniority, specialization, or department and can include variations like Senior, Junior, Lead, or Director. The specific designation depends on the industry, company structure, and job responsibilities.

What are popular job titles related to Designation jobs in California?

For Designation jobs in California, the most frequently searched job titles are:

What job categories do people searching Designation jobs in California look for?

The top searched job categories for Designation jobs in California are:

What cities in California are hiring for Designation jobs?

Cities in California with the most Designation job openings:

Infographic showing various Designation job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, and 20% Contract. Highlights an 80% In-person, and 20% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $78,109 per year, or $37.6 per hour.
Papa John's
Restaurants • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago


Papa John's rating

4.8

Company rating: 4.8 out of 10

Based on 764 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

What's Unique About You Is What Makes Us Better! Diversity is our strength and competitive advantage. Bring your flavor to the Papa John's team today!

Job Summary

The Manager Designate works at the direction and under the supervision of the General Manager to ensure compliance with the Company's product and customer service standards. This is accomplished by being a team-oriented leader, making quality decisions, and instilling pride and accountability in team members. Other responsibilities include Shift Management; execution of all Company policies, procedures, programs and systems; and maintaining compliance with all federal, state and local laws and ethical business practices. Through the performance of these and other duties, the Manager Designate is expected to develop the competencies required to become a General Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provides quality products to our customers by ensuring each delivered product meets Papa John's standards and accurately reflects the customer's order.

  • Communicates trains and promotes quality standards to team members by utilizing all available tools including Operations Manual and Team Member Handbook.

  • Recommends to the General Manager performance action regarding team members. Ensures entire team is quality and customer focused and builds an atmosphere of teamwork, energy and fun.

  • Manages sales goals by providing prompt and friendly customer service; building check averages through team member product training and sales execution. Seeks additional sales through traditional and non-traditional methods by executing creative local restaurant marketing and creating a positive presence in the community.

  • Manages profit goals, ensures food, labor and other controllable costs stay within budget, and corrects deviations from the budget by accurately utilizing the PROFIT System. Executes administrative and cash management duties.

  • Plans and manages adequate inventory levels using the restaurant's computerized inventory system to meet sales demands and minimize loss. Manages company's assets by ensuring the restaurant is clean, fully equipped and all equipment operates properly; ensures restaurant meets safety and security standards at all times.

Education, Experience & Certifications

  • High School diploma or GED preferred

  • Serv-Safe/Local or State Food Service Certification preferred

  • Successful and stable employment history with supervisory experience

Functional Skills

  • Analytical Skills: effectively uses data to generate insights for operations excellence

  • Planning & Prioritization: highest impact, highest value

  • Financial & Business Acumen

  • Communicates Effectively and Candidly

  • Problem Solving; ability to use rigorous logic to solve problems with innovative effective solutions

  • Process Improvement: Strive to continually improve

  • Ability to build and leverage talent

  • Ability to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment and to adapt to new situations as they arise

  • Ability to effectively communicate, inform, and influence senior leaders

  • Ability to work cross-functionality on multiple initiatives with a successful record of advancing projects

Our Values

  • EVERYONE BELONGS - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Teamwork
  • DO THE RIGHT THING - Integrity, Character and Community
  • PEOPLE FIRST - Customer and Team member Focus
  • INNOVATE TO WIN - Think Differently and Lead Change
  • HAVE FUN - It's Pizza, It Has To Be Fun!

Our Core Competencies

  • CUSTOMER FOCUSED - Put the customer's needs first
  • RESULTS DRIVEN - Commit to achieving objectives
  • INNOVATIVE MINDSET - Open to new ideas and ways of doing business
  • STRATEGIC THOUGHT LEADERSHIP - Engage in logical and systematic thinking
  • COLLABORATION - Work together in the most effective way

Papa Johns is an equal opportunity employer.

Everybody loves pizza, which means they also love the people who are behind the scenes working to deliver it. This is complex and challenging work - but let's face it - it's also pizza! If you want a fulfilling career with a company that's always moving forward, we're the right place.

Papa John's is a Federal Contract employer who participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for each new team member. For more information please view the following PDFs:E-Verify Poster (English)-Right to Work Poster (English)-E-Verify Poster (Spanish)- Right to Work Poster (Spanish) Papa John's is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information please click on the followingPDF. Seeterms & conditionsfor site use.


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