Assistant Manager

Jersey Mike's Subs; Auburn (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership growth opportunities

Team-driven environment

Community culture and giving back

Job summary

Jersey Mike's Subs in California is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead daily operations and build a motivated team. You will work closely with the General Manager to ensure top-quality service and a great guest experience.

You'll oversee scheduling, training, and daily store tasks, with a focus on integrity, cleanliness, and high-energy service. This full-time role offers growth and a hands-on leadership path in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• Ability to work approximately 40 hours per week.
• 1+ year of restaurant or QSR experience preferred.
• Food Handler / ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Reliable transportation.
• Flexible schedule (including nights and weekends).

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of 10-15 employees.
• Deliver an exceptional customer experience every shift.
• Maintain a clean, organized, high-energy store environment.
• Run daily operations including opening/closing, cash handling, and shift leadership.
• Create schedules, place inventory orders, and manage labor efficiently.
• Train, coach, and develop team members.
• Ensure all systems and procedures are followed with 100% integrity.
• Step in to run the store in the General Manager's absence.
• Prepare food to brand standards, including slicing and baking bread.

Job description

Assistant Manager - Jersey Mike's Subs

Step into leadership. Build a team. Deliver an experience that\'s "A Sub Above."

At Jersey Mike's, we\'ve been serving authentic subs since 1956-but what truly makes us different is our culture. We believe in energy, community, and developing great people into strong leaders.

We\'re looking for anAssistant Managerwho brings positivity, accountability, and leadership to the table. This is more than a job-\'it's an opportunity to grow, lead a team, and run a high-performing, people-first restaurant.

What You\'ll Do

As an Assistant General Manager, you\'ll work side-by-side with the General Manager to lead daily operations and build a strong, motivated team.

Your impact will include:

• Leading and motivating a team of 10-15 employees


• Delivering an exceptional customer experience every shift


• Maintaining a clean, organized, high-energy store environment


• Running daily operations including opening/closing, cash handling, and shift leadership


• Creating schedules, placing inventory orders, and managing labor efficiently


• Training, coaching, and developing team members


• Ensuring all systems and procedures are followed with 100% integrity


• Stepping in to run the store in the General Manager\'s absence


• Preparing food to brand standards, including slicing and baking bread

What We\'re Looking For

• Positive, energetic, and team-oriented attitude


• Natural leader who leads by example


• Strong sense of accountability, integrity, and ownership


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment


• Someone who can build trust and create a strong team culture


• Organized, proactive, and able to prioritize without constant supervision


• Willing to contribute ideas to improve the store and team

Requirements

• Must be 18+ years old (required for slicer operation)


• Ability to work approximately 40 hours per week


• 1+ year of restaurant or QSR experience preferred


• Food Handler / ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain)


• Reliable transportation


• Flexible schedule (including nights and weekends)

Why Join Jersey Mike's?

• Fun, fast-paced, and team-driven environment


• Leadership growth and advancement opportunities


• A culture built on community, respect, and giving back


• A place where your attitude and effort truly make a difference

If you\'re ready to lead, grow, and be part of something bigger than just a job, we\'d love to meet you.

Jersey Mike's Subs - A Sub Above

Our authentic taste - served Mike's Way® with lettuce, onions, tomatoes, oregano, salt, and THE JUICE (oil and vinegar) - is called our CRAVEABILITY factor. Our secret? Everything about Jersey Mike's is the absolute highest quality, including our employees. Our USDA Prime Roast Beef is trimmed and cooked right here in the store. Our meats and cheeses are all top-quality premium brands sliced freshly before your eyes. Our bread is fresh-baked each day on premises. And of course, everything\'s created right in front of you. It\'s what makes Jersey Mike's the most authentic tasting submarine sandwich available, truly a "Sub Above", and it\'s a tradition of quality we\'ll never outgrow. Our team is just that as well...an amazing group of people working together, having fun, engaging with our customers and making each visit memorable with our unique, friendly, and welcoming personalities.