Assistant Manager

Jimmy John's; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Free meals

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

Jimmy John’s in Vernon Hills, IL is seeking an Assistant Manager to oversee daily in-store operations and back-of-house paperwork. The role requires leading by example, maintaining 100% integrity in procedures, and bringing enthusiastic, positive energy to the team.

You will assist with prep, manage rushes, train new employees, and coordinate weekly audits while working closely with the General Manager to meet store needs.

Qualifications

• Ability to work a minimum of 35 hours a week.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to handle fast-paced and high stress situations in the store.
• Organize and establish priorities in the store with minimal supervision.
• Ability to key close (or key open based on the store's individual needs).

Responsibilities

• Oversee in-store operations with the General Manager.
• Lead by example and execute systems and procedures with integrity.
• Communicate store needs to the GM and support team.
• Complete prep and manage busy rushes.
• Train new employees and conduct weekly inventories and paperwork audits.

Skills

Work under pressure

Time management

MS Office basics

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Assistant Managers work with the General Manager to oversee in-store operations and back-of-the-house paperwork. Managers must lead by example and execute systems and procedures with 100% integrity. As a Manager, your attitude needs to be enthusiastic, eager, and positive.

Assistant Manager's responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Completing prep
• Managing busy rushes
• Training new employees
• Completing weekly inventory and paperwork audits
• Actively Communicating with the GM about the needs of the store

Requirements, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work a minimum of 35 hours a week
• At least 18 years of age
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to handle fast-paced and high stress situations in the store
• Organize and establish priorities in the store with minimal supervision
• Ability to key close (or key open based on the store's individual needs)

Compensation:

• Health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance available
• Two weeks (80 hours) of paid time off during the three year of employment. Raises to 96 hours after 3 years and 120 hours after 5 years.
• Free Meals every shift
• Tuition Reimbursement eligibility after 6 months
• Retirement Planning through My Illinois Savings

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You are seeking employment with JS Fort Group, Inc, an independently owned & operated franchise of the Jimmy John's Franchise, LLC system. You are not seeking employment with Jimmy John's Franchisor, SPV, LLC (the franchisor of the Jimmy John's system) or any of its affiliates, which are separate and wholly independent companies from JS Fort Group, Inc.

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.

Company Introduction

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!