Restaurant General Manager

Jimmy John's Sandwich Atlas Group CAOC 2821GM; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive monthly incentives

Vacation, Sick time, health benefits

Job summary

Jimmy John’s Lake Forest location seeks an experienced General Manager to lead daily operations, hire and train a high-performing team, and drive guest satisfaction. You’ll manage inventory, scheduling, and safety while delivering exceptional service in a fast-paced environment.

Eligible for bonuses with competitive monthly incentives; full-time, non-exempt position offering benefits including vacation, sick time, and health coverage.

Qualifications

• Are 18+ years old.
• Have 1.5+ years of store management experience (food industry preferred).
• You are a great coach and a team builder.
• Can resolve customer and team issues with confidence and professionalism.
• Are enthusiastic, energetic, outgoing, and highly coachable.
• Have strong computer skills and are tech-comfortable.

Responsibilities

• Leading daily operations with urgency and attention to detail.
• Hiring, training, and developing high-performing team members.
• Delivering exceptional customer service.
• Managing inventory, scheduling, and labor.
• Maintaining food, workplace, and equipment safety standards.
• Driving store performance and financial success.
• Hosting weekly team meetings to build a strong store culture.
• Assist with recruiting efforts.
• Train team members, run shifts.
• Continuously maintain managerial self-development.

Skills

Store management

Customer service

Team leadership

Hiring & training

Food safety

Operations

Tools

POS software

Job description

Lake Forest - Lake Forest, Lake Forest, CA, US

Salary Range: $25.00 To $28.00 Hourly

Jimmy John’s General Manager

Atlas Franchise is one of the largest Jimmy John’s franchisees . If you’re energetic, reliable, and ready to be the hero of someone’s day, this is the job for you.

As a Store Manager, you'll be at the heart of the action, leading one of our Jimmy John’s locations to success. From hiring and training to operations and guest experience, you're the go-to leader driving performance and positivity every day.

Bonuses: Competitive monthly incentives

Job Purpose

Provide FREAKY best-in-class customer service while preparing Jimmy John’s sandwiches.

Wow customers with your personality, impress managers with your service, and support your team with a positive attitude.

Duties and Responsibilities

Leading daily operations with urgency and attention to detail

Hiring, training, and developing high-performing team members

Delivering exceptional customer service

Managing inventory, scheduling, and labor

Maintaining food, workplace, and equipment safety standards

Driving store performance and financial success

Working closely with the District Manager and attending monthly GM meetings

Hosting weekly team meetings to build a strong store culture

Adhere to Team Member Handbook Policies and Procedures

Maintain and foster Company Culture

Prep and make sandwiches (pull meat, prepare veggies, bake bread)

Maintain store cleanliness

Maintain Food Safety

Maintain Workplace Safety

Maintain Store and Equipment Safety

Slice and prep

Train team members, run shifts

Continuously maintain managerial self-development

Assist with recruiting efforts

Qualifications

Are 18+ years old

Have 1.5+ years of store management experience (food industry preferred)

You are a great coach and a team builder

Can resolve customer and team issues with confidence and professionalism

Are enthusiastic, energetic, outgoing, and highly coachable

Have strong computer skills and are tech-comfortable

Working Conditions

Fast-paced, moderately loud environment

Music plays throughout the day

Must safely use slicers, knives, and ovens

Physical Requirements

Stand for the duration of your shift

Lift up to 30 lbs

Climb a ladder if needed

Our Culture

Detail-oriented

Competitive and growth-focused

Results-driven

People-first

Team-oriented

This is a full-time position, a Non-Exempt position.

This position is eligible for benefits including Vacation, Sick time, and health benefits.