Manager in Training

Jimmy John's; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training period with overtime

Health insurance benefits for eligible

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Jimmy John's is seeking energetic individuals for a Manager in Training program in Virginia Beach. This is a fast-track path to an Assistant Manager role, with training across all restaurant operations and a focus on world-class service.

No prior management experience is required, and eligibility starts at 18 years old. Participants gain hands-on experience, learn profitability metrics, and advance to leadership roles like PIC based on performance.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize independently.
• Comfortable giving and receiving feedback.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in all aspects of restaurant operations.
• Lead with a positive, can-do attitude during shifts.
• Support promotion from MIT to PIC and beyond.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Basic computer skills

Feedback handling

Job description

Join Our Management Team!

Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available

Are you the next rock star leader we’re looking for? CHC Unified, one of the largest and fastest-growing Jimmy John’s franchisees, owns and operates 25+ locations across 5 states—and we’re growing! We're currently seeking high-energy, motivated individuals to join our team through our Manager in Training (MIT) program. This is a fast-track opportunity to grow into an Assistant Manager role in as little as 60 days—no prior management experience required!

What You’ll Learn:

As a Manager in Training, you’ll gain hands‑on experience in all aspects of restaurant operations, including preparing fast, accurate sandwiches with world‑class customer service, running clean and efficient shifts, understanding store‑level profitability metrics, and leading with a positive, can‑do attitude.

Next Step— Person In Charge (PIC):

After successfully completing training, you’ll be eligible for promotion to Person In Charge (PIC). PICs help lead daily store operations, ensure the restaurant is clean and running efficiently, coach team members, and execute systems and procedures with 100% integrity. Strong performance as a PIC leads to advancement opportunities including Assistant Manager and beyond.

Job Requirements:

• At least 18 years of age
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat)
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑energy environment
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize independently
• Comfortable giving and receiving feedback

Compensation & Benefits:

• Training Period: 40+ hours/week with overtime eligibility and competitive hourly pay
• After Promotion to Assistant Manager: $35,000–$45,000+ annually (based on performance and overtime), performance-based bonuses, health insurance benefits for eligible employees, and Paid Time Off (PTO)