Assistant Store Manager

Workstream; Wood River (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Cellphone Allowance

Job summary

Jimmy John’s is seeking an Assistant Manager (Sandwich Maestro) to help run the shift, lead the team, and ensure fast, freaky-good service and consistently great sandwiches. This hands-on leadership role involves coaching in real time, maintaining inventory, assisting with ordering, reducing waste, and handling customer interactions to create a positive experience.

If you’re dependable, motivated, and ready to lead from the front, this full-time position offers room to grow into higher

Qualifications

• Leads and coaches team members during shifts.
• Maintains high standards of service and food quality.
• Helps train new hires and reinforce Jimmy John’s standards.

Responsibilities

• Support daily restaurant operations including speed, accuracy, cleanliness, and food quality.
• Lead and support team members during shifts—coaching in real time.
• Help train new hires and reinforce Jimmy John’s standards and systems.
• Maintain inventory levels, assist with ordering, and reduce waste.
• Handle customer interactions, resolve issues, and ensure a positive experience.
• Step in wherever needed—this is a hands-on leadership role.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Reliability

Job description

Assistant Manager (aka Sandwich Maestro) – Jimmy John’s

Full-Time

This Assistant Manager role at Jimmy John’s is more than just a job—it’s a leadership opportunity. As a Sandwich Maestro, you’ll help run the shift, lead the team, and make sure every customer gets fast, freaky-good service and a consistently great sandwich.

If you like being hands-on, moving fast, and setting the standard for your team, this role is for you.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $18–$20 per hour
• Bonuses: Monthly performance-based bonus opportunities
• Benefits:
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Cellphone Allowance

• Employment Type: Full-Time

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Support daily restaurant operations including speed, accuracy, cleanliness, and food quality
• Lead and support team members during shifts—coaching in real time
• Help train new hires and reinforce Jimmy John’s standards and systems
• Maintain inventory levels, assist with ordering, and reduce waste
• Handle customer interactions, resolve issues, and ensure a positive experience
• Step in wherever needed—this is a hands-on leadership role

What We’re Looking For

• Natural leadership ability and confidence running a shift
• Strong customer service mindset
• Reliable, accountable, and detail-oriented
• Able to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Clear communicator who works well with both team members and customers
• Committed to doing things the right way—even when it’s busy

Why You’ll Like Working Here

• Clear expectations and room to grow into higher leadership roles
• Monthly bonuses tied to performance—not favoritism
• A fast-moving, team-focused environment
• Leadership that supports you and sets you up to succeed

Ready to Step Up?

If you’re dependable, motivated, and ready to lead from the front, we want to meet you.

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!