Assistant Manager

Jimmy John's; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Promotion to GM

Training programs

Career growth

Paid training

Monthly bonuses

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Randy James Inc., a Jimmy John’s franchisee and the largest, fastest-growing operator in Missouri, is hiring for an Assistant Manager. With 25 locations today and expanding to 28 by 2027, we offer competitive pay and opportunities for growth in a supportive team.

Jimmy John’s Franchisee of the Year 2026 reflects our commitment to excellence. Join us to help serve the best sandwiches around with strong training, career growth, and a path to a salaried General Manager position.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• 6 months QSR/fast-food experience; managerial experience preferred.
• Ability to work up to 40 hours per week.
• Able to handle fast-paced, high-stress environments.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Reliable transportation.
• Attendance and punctuality required.
• Team player focused on customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Exceed customer expectations for service and store cleanliness.
• Supervise all financial aspects of food cost and labor goals for shifts.
• Prepare and follow labor schedules and product projections.
• Train, supervise, and motivate crew members.
• Prepare products and maintain quality to brand standards.
• Monitor and use store service equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Team player

Customer service

Job description

Assistant Managers help oversee in-store operations alongside the General Manager. The Assistant Manager plays a major role in ensuring the store is in exceptional order and that all employees are performing duties properly and efficiently. Assistant Managers must lead by example and execute systems and procedures with 100% integrity. As an Assistant Manager, your attitude needs to be enthusiastic, friendly, and positive.

Assistant Manager Responsibilities:

• Exceeding customer expectations in regards to service and store cleanliness
• Supervising all financial aspects of food cost and labor goals for the shift and measured periods
• Preparing and following labor schedules and product projections
• Training, supervising, and motivating crew members
• Preparations of products and maintaining quality to meet Jimmy John's brand standards
• Monitoring and use of all store service equipment

Requirements:

• Ability to work up to at least 40 hour week (or more as needed)
• At least 18 years of age
• At least 6 months of Quick Service Restaurant (QSR)/ Fast Food experience - managerial experience preferred, but not required
• Ability to handle fast-paced and high stress situations in the store
• Organize and establish priorities in the store with minimal supervision
• Willing to offer opinions and recommendations towards the store and employees
• Reliable transportation
• Excellent communication, management/leadership and organizational skills
• Physical dexterity required (the ability to move up to 25lbs. from one area to another occasionally)
• Attendance and Punctuality a must!!!
• A team player committed to customer satisfaction
• A willingness to learn and be redirected by their supervisor in order to achieve maximum efficiency and customer satisfaction

Benefits:

• Earn an opportunity to be promoted from within to a salaried General Manager position
• Excellent training programs
• Strong career and salary growth potential
• Paid training
• Ability to earn monthly bonuses
• Full-time employees are eligible for our company-sponsored Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance plan
• Full-time Assistant Managers can earn paid vacation, as well as monthly bonuses.

Company Introduction

Welcome to Randy James Inc., a proud Jimmy John’s franchisee and the largest, fastest-growing operator in Missouri. With 25 locations today and expanding to 28 by 2027, we make awesome sandwiches for the masses—fresh, fast, and without the grease.
We take care of people.
Named Jimmy John’s Franchisee of the Year in 2026, we strive to be the employer of choice in our communities. You’ll find competitive pay, great work-life balance, and a supportive team that values growth and success.Join us and help serve the best sandwiches around.