Jimmy John's Shift Lead

Jimmy Johns; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Paid training

Job summary

Jimmy John's in Irving, TX is hiring a Shift Lead. This hands-on leadership role oversees daily service, cash handling, and opening/closing procedures while ensuring fast, accurate, and friendly guest experiences.

You’ll supervise the shift when the GM is off the clock and help route deliveries. Base pay is $14.00–$17.00 per hour plus tips, with paid training and opportunities to advance into store management.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or older.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Able to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet all shift.

Responsibilities

• Run the shift and keep service fast, accurate, and friendly.
• Oversee opening and closing procedures and daily food prep.
• Route deliveries and keep drivers moving.
• Own the cash drawers and daily paperwork for your shift.
• Keep operational standards on point start to finish.

Skills

Age 18+

Driver's license

English communication

Evenings & weekends

Lift 50 lbs

Independent work

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Irving, TX 75063Salary Range: $14.00 - $17.00 HourlyShift Lead — Irving, TX

Base pay $14.00–$17.00/hr, plus tips. Our IrvingShift Leads earned an average of $3.37per hour in tips over the past six months, in addition to their base pay. Paid leadership training. A real step toward management.

Run the shift when the GM is off the clock. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone organized, energetic, and ready to step up and a proven path into store management.

What you'll do

• Run the shift and keep service fast, accurate, and friendly
• Oversee opening and closing procedures and daily food prep
• Route deliveries and keep drivers moving
• Own the cash drawers and daily paperwork for your shift
• Keep operational standards on point start to finish

Note: Shift Leads run the shift but don't have supervisory authority (hiring, discipline) over other employees — that stays with management.

Pay and benefits

• $14–$17/hour
• Tips
• Paid training (Restaurant Safety, Shift Manager, Food Safety, and more)
• Full-time (30+ hrs/week): medical, dental, vision, retirement plan with employer match, paid time off
• Part-time (under 30 hrs/week): paid time off

Qualifications

• 18 or older
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, current auto insurance, and a clean driving record
• Able to read, write, and communicate in English
• Willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require
• Comfortable on your feet all shift — bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Able to prioritize and work independently in a high-volume environment

Where this goes

This is a leadership role with a clear next step into Assistant Manager and General Manager. Many of our GMs started exactly here. We promote from within across 100+ stores in eight states.

About us

About us: This franchisee is an affiliate of several entities that independently own and operate Jimmy John's locations. Based in Illinois, we operate 100+ stores across Colorado, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin, and we're still growing.