Assistant Manager

Workstream; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement Opportunities

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Jimmy John's is seeking an Assistant Manager to support the General Manager in daily store operations. This role drives sales, maintains exceptional customer service, ensures food safety, and helps develop a positive team environment.

You may serve as a leader in the GM's absence and set a high standard for staff. To qualify, you must be eligible to work in the U.S., meet age requirements, and have leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a fast-paced restaurant setting is preferred.
• Strong math skills (addition, subtraction, fractions, percentages) are required.
• Clear communication with customers and staff is essential.
• Some restaurant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in managing a staff of approximately 20 employees, including hiring, training, evaluating and discipline.
• Forecasts daily usage of food items per shift and supports inventory considerations.
• Performs daily duties such as prep work, bread baking, and slicing meats.
• Implements and audits Jimmy John's policies, systems and procedures.
• Completes required paperwork daily, weekly and periodically.
• Manages cash drawers, deposits and cash handling.
• Participates in marketing and promotional activities.
• Oversees and assists in delivering excellent customer service.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication

Math abilities

Restaurant experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

This is a story about growing up but never getting old.

Since day-one when our founder, Jimmy, opened his first Jimmy John's sandwich shop, we've had the determination and badassery to settle for nothing less than the best. We are in early every morning baking fresh bread and slicing vegetables, and we're not afraid to have a little (or a lot) of fun along the way. We succeed together as a family because let's be honest, nobody can compete with the Rockstars of Jimmy John's.

Calling all Go-Getters.

The Assistant Manager supports the General Manager in the daily operations of the store This role is critical in driving sales, maintaining exceptional customer service, upholding food safety and quality standards, and developing a positive and productive team environment. The Assistant Manager is expected to act as the leader in the General Manager's absence and be a role model for all team members.

To qualify for this rockstar opportunity, you are eligible to work in the U.S. and meet the age requirements and experience outlined within the application.

Certification.

In order to become an assistant manager, you must get certified. If you have previous Jimmy John's experience (more that three months in a leadership position, such as PIC or Asst. Manager) you may qualify for a local 1 week training program. If you have not had any JJ's experience than training consists of a 3 week onsite program out of state, with approximately 2 weeks of online and in store training prior to traveling the onsite.

Let's get this bread.

Be part of a culture of Go-Getters and Rockstars who succeed through goal setting, willingness to learn and a can-do attitude. Perks include:

• Advancement Opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts*

Responsibilities:

• Assists in managing a staff of approximately 20 employees, including hiring, training, evaluating and discipline.
• Forecasts daily usage of food items per shift, which requires some fundamental math skills.
• Performs daily duties, including slicing meats, prepping veggies and baking bread.
• Implement and audit Jimmy John's policies, systems and procedures.
• Completes necessary paperwork on a daily, weekly and periodic basis.
• Manages cash drawers, bank deposits and change.
• Participate in marketing and promotional activities.
• Oversees and assists in providing great customer service to all.

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have good communication skills, both with customers as well as staff.
• Needs strong math ability, particularly in addition, subtraction, fractions and percentages.
• Experience with basic usage of a personal computer.
• High School Graduate or GED.
• Valid Drivers License and Insurance.
• Reliable Transportation.
• Some restaurant experience preferred.

Each Jimmy John's franchisee is an independent employer and thus solely responsible for hiring decisions and all other employment-related matters for the franchisee's restaurant(s). The terms "Company", "Jimmy John's", "we", "our", or "us" refer to the specific entity (corporate or franchise) that owns and operates the Jimmy John's restaurant to which you are applying.

Jimmy John's and its franchisees are equal opportunity employers.

*Subject to availability and eligibility requirements.

We slice our all-natural* meats and fresh veggies in-house every day. Our fresh-baked bread is made right here where you can see it, and our house-made tuna salad is fresh every day. The flavor of a ripe tomato, crisp shredded lettuce, combined with fresh-baked bread, fresh-sliced meat and real Hellmann's mayo - that's when the magic happens. Made with love every single day since 1983. That's Jimmy Fresh!