General Manager

Jimmy John's; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Jimmy John’s in Decatur, Alabama seeks a General Manager to oversee store operations, staff scheduling, food safety, inventory, and cash handling, ensuring the store remains in excellent order and compliant with brand standards.

The General Manager must lead with integrity, drive exceptional customer experiences, and coach the team to perform at a high level. This is a bonus-eligible position with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Store leadership experience required.
• Experience coaching and training staff.
• Knowledge of inventory and COGS management.
• Adherence to food safety guidelines and policies.
• Cash handling proficiency and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staffing and scheduling processes.
• Ensure delivery of excellent customer service and store experience.
• Maintain food safety, cleanliness, and brand standards.
• Manage cash handling and daily reconciliations.
• Train and develop team members for peak performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety and security guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Customer service

Cash handling

Food safety

Staffing

Education

Jimmy John Manager Certification

ServSafe Manager Certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

General Managers

General Managers oversee all aspects of in-store operations, including but not limited to staffing/scheduling, food safety, inventory/stock ordering, COGS management, cash handling and brand compliance.

The General Manager is responsible for ensuring the store is in exceptional order and that all employees are performing duties properly and efficiently. General Managers must be self-motivated individuals who have superior leadership skills and execute systems and procedures with 100% integrity. This is a Bonus-eligible position.

Essential Functions include:

• Responsible for customer product and service standards
• Foster an environment of team work
• Responsible for delivering an exceptional customer and store experience
• Greet and thank every customer with a smile and eye contact
• Execute quality store operations
• Clean store, small wares, merchandise and physical plant as necessary
• Must be able to operate food preparation machinery
• Adhere to all food, safety and security guidelines
• Must be able to operate cash register and handle cash transactions while adhering to all cash handling policies

Requirements:

• Ability to work a 40+ hour week
• At least 18 years of age, with valid driver license and clean driving record
• Jimmy John Manager Certification
• ServSafe Manager Certification
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat
• 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 and high stress situations in the storeOrganize and establish priorities in the store with minimal supervision
• Willing to coach and task-manage employees on store operations

Additional Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid driver license, car and clean driving record
• Must be able to lift 30-40 lbs. regularly throughout shifts
• Ability to stand, bend, reach and scoop through-out assigned shift
• Ability to be mobile in walk-in refrigerator and freezer with temperatures ranging from 40° F to -10° F

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!