Assistant Store Manager

Workstream; Cornelius (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent training programs

Flexible scheduling

401(K) program

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Job summary

Workstream is seeking Assistant Store Managers for our Jimmy John's franchise in Cornelius, NC. In this role, you will oversee store operations, ensuring exceptional service and cleanliness while leading a team. No prior food service experience necessary, as we provide extensive training. Benefits include opportunities for career growth, flexible scheduling, paid training, and comprehensive health insurance plans for full-time employees. Join our vibrant team that values excellence and teamwork!

Qualifications

• Ability to work at least 44 hours/week.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Reliability in attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee in-store operations alongside the General Manager.
• Exceed customer expectations regarding service and cleanliness.
• Train and supervise crew members.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Organizational skills

Quick Service Restaurant experience

Job description

Assistant Store Managers

Our Jimmy John's franchise group has over 20 stores and we have locations all over the Charlotte/Concord/LKN Region. We are excitedly looking for the right people to build up our management team! You must be interested in Food Management but we do not require any prior food service experience. We do however ask that you have leadership position experience. We can teach you the rest! We have an extensive management training program that will give you all of the necessary tools to succeed at this job and any future position you desire. If you lack the leadership experience but are still interested in starting with us to grow into that position please make that clear while we are setting you up for an interview. We regularly hire people with no management experience and grow them into the manager they want to be but it is a slightly different process.

We love what we do and who we do it with! Jimmy John's is a great system, but we know it's people that bring systems to life! We have a thriving culture built on excellence, kindness and consistency! We celebrate what we want to see more of, and stack our calendar throughout the year with events to do just that, CELEBRATE! If you want to work in fun and fast-paced environment where you will be appreciated, developed and given the opportunity to grow, then apply today!

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 at least 44 hours/week
• 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 world‑class customer satisfaction
• A willingness to learn and be redirected by their supervisor in order to achieve maximum teamwork, efficiency and customer satisfaction

Benefits:

• Earn an opportunity to be promoted from within to a salaried General Manager role
• Excellent training programs
• Strong career and salary growth potential
• Reward and recognition culture
• Paid training
• Flexible scheduling (4‑day or 5‑day schedule)
• Full‑time employees are eligible for our company‑match 401(K) program
• Full‑time employees are eligible for our company‑sponsored Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance plans
• Full‑time salaried Assistant Managers earn paid time‑off

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