General Manager

Workstream; Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Jimmy John's is seeking a General Manager to oversee all in-store operations in Tinley Park. This role emphasizes staffing, scheduling, food safety, inventory, and COGS management while maintaining cash handling and brand compliance.

The GM will lead and train store staff, ensure procedures are followed with integrity, and work in a fast-paced environment. The position is bonus-eligible and requires strong leadership and management skills.

Qualifications

• Experience leading fast-paced retail operations.
• Must pass Jimmy John's Manager Certification and ServSafe.
• Ability to work 40+ hours per week.
• Lift 30-40 lbs regularly and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all in-store operations including staffing and scheduling.
• Ensure food safety, inventory and COGS management.
• Maintain cash handling procedures and brand compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Cash handling

Food safety

Education

Jimmy John's Manager Certification

ServSafe Manager Certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

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.

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

Requirements:

• Ability to work a 40+ hour week
• At least 18 years of age, with valid driver license and clean driving record
• Jimmy John's 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 store
• Organize and establish priorities in the store with minimal supervision
• Willing to coach and task-manage employees on store operations

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!