Assistant Manager

Jimmy John's; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health, dental & vision

Paid vacation

Free meals

Advancement opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Jimmy John’s in Kennesaw, GA is seeking an Assistant Manager to support daily restaurant operations and assist the General Manager and owners. You will train and lead the team, help manage food and labor costs, and ensure procedures are followed with 100% integrity.

The role requires experience in restaurant management, open availability for day and night shifts, and the ability to pass assessments to become certified through Jimmy John’s within an agreed timeframe.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in management within the food industry.
• Must be able to work 40–50 hours per week and have open availability.
• Ability to manage food and labor costs and lead a team.
• Willing to pass assessments and become certified through Jimmy John’s in a defined time frame.

Responsibilities

• Assist the General Manager and owners with daily operations.
• Oversee in-store operations and ensure procedures are followed with integrity.
• Lead by example and train staff across roles including PIC and Delivery Driver as needed.
• Support cost controls and staffing decisions to meet store goals.

Skills

Food industry management

Leadership

Open availability

Budgeting/cost control

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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.

As an Assistant Manager, you help with day-to-day restaurant operations and assist the general manager and owners. Training and working alongside your team, you will also help manage food and labor costs. In other words: mama approved.

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.You MUST have experience in management within the food industry, advance management skills, ordering, inventory, labor, etc. Prefer previous Jimmy John's Mgmt, experience but not required. This is not a PIC position, or part time position. Must be able to pass all the required assessments to maintain this position and become CERTIFIED through Jimmy Johns in an agreed upon time frame.

***You MUST have open availability to be considered for this position!*** You Must be able to pass a menu test!

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. This is a Bonus-eligible position that requires excellent availability.

Benefits:

• Bonuses are paid to Assistant Managers who help to run their stores effectively and keep COGS and labor percentages within set goal amounts.
• Eligible to immediately receive health, dental and vision benefits if hired as a full-time manager
• Paid vacation time
• First in line to be considered for open General Manager positions
• Free Meals

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.

Requirements include:

• Ability to work a 40-50 hours a week
• DAY SHIFTS AND NIGHT SHIFTS ARE REQUIRED
• MUST HAVE OPEN AVAILABILITY
• At least 18 years of age
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
• Must be able to perform, teach and train all aspects of Assistant Manager, PIC, InShopper and Delivery Driver positions, as needed
• Ability to handle fast-paced situations in the store
• Organize and establish priorities in the store with minimal supervision
• Willing to coach and task-manage employees on store operations
• Willing to offer opinions and recommendations to the General Manager
• Must be able to lift 30-40 lbs. regularly throughout shifts
• Ability to stand, bend and reach throughout shifts
• Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Discounts

Not sure if your experience aligns? We encourage you to apply. Sandwich lover or not, all backgrounds are welcome here.

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!