Evening Assistant Manager — Fast-Paced Food Service Leader

Jimmy John's; Coon Rapids (MN); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Jimmy John’s in Coon Rapids is seeking an Assistant Manager to oversee daily restaurant operations in the absence of the General Manager. You will manage 3–15 staff, train new hires, handle ordering and inventory, and ensure fast, accurate sandwiches with world-class service.

Qualifications include English literacy, ability to work 50–60 hours weekly, and a track record in a retail food environment. This role demands high energy, reliability, and strong leadership under busy conditions.

Qualifications

• Willing to work overtime, holidays, weekends as business dictates.
• Must be able to bend, stand and walk the entire workday.
• Must lift 50 pounds.
• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, current automobile insurance, and maintain a clean driving record.
• No more than 2 minor violations in the past 3 years. Minor violations include but are not limited to speeding under 30 mph over the posted limit, failure to yield, accidents, etc….
• No major violations in the past 5 years. Major violations include but are not limited to: DUI, reckless/careless driving, driving during a suspended license, excessive speed over 30 mph, leaving the scene of an accident, refusing a chemical test, etc...
• Must have the stamina to work a minimum of 50-60 hours a week.
• Experience with a retail food company is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff of approximately 3 to 15 employees. Assign, oversee and evaluate work. Recommend promotion, transfer or termination of employees based on performance.
• Provide on-the-job training for new employees.
• Delegate and is responsible for the ordering, receipt, storage and issuing of all food, labor, equipment, cleaning, and paper supplies for the unit to ensure a minimum loss from waste or theft.
• Assist in the supervision of the preparation, sales, and service of food.
• Forecast food items. Estimate what amount of each food items will be consumed per shift.
• Supervise food preparation and service operations while on duty. Assist in-shoppers during rush periods to ensure the maintenance of restaurant efficiency.
• Assist in-shoppers in greeting customers, taking orders, using the cash register, assembling order and checking for completeness and correctness.
• Ensure that every customer receives world-class customer service.
• Route deliveries and serve drivers to maximize delivery business and speed.
• Complete daily food preparation (opening procedures, meat and vegetable slicing, bread production).
• Complete Closing Procedures.
• Execute systems and procedures with 100% integrity and completeness.
• Complete daily and weekly paperwork.
• Responsible for 100% of the cash drawers at all times during the shift.
• Receive and store product.
• Audit previous shift’s systems and procedures for 100% integrity and completeness.
• Complete preventive maintenance and upkeep on store’s equipment and supplies.
• Maintain professional appearance at all times in compliance with the Jimmy John’s Dress Code.
• Display a positive and enthusiastic approach to all assignments.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

English communication

Prioritization

Customer issue handling

Employee issue handling

PC skills (Word/Excel)

Stress management

High-volume operations

Job description

Jimmy John’s in Coon Rapids is seeking an Assistant Manager to oversee daily restaurant operations in the absence of the General Manager. You will manage 3–15 staff, train new hires, handle ordering and inventory, and ensure fast, accurate sandwiches with world-class service.

Qualifications include English literacy, ability to work 50–60 hours weekly, and a track record in a retail food environment. This role demands high energy, reliability, and strong leadership under busy conditions.