Restaurant Manager

Harri; Lockport (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (BCBS)

Flexible work schedule

Paid vacation every six months

GM bonus program

Job summary

Jersey Mike's in Illinois is seeking a General Manager to oversee daily restaurant operations, ensure guest satisfaction, manage inventory and staff, and drive profitability. You will lead shifts, uphold food safety standards, and maintain open communication with leadership while delivering exceptional service.

The role offers a flexible schedule, a supportive professional team, and bonus opportunities, with a requirement to work 45+ hours per week.

Qualifications

• Leadership and team management experience required.
• Strong communication and coaching skills.
• Ability to train and develop staff and maintain standards.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and run excellent shifts.
• Deliver top quality food.
• Deliver Jersey Mike's customer service standard.
• Use communication skills to motivate team members.
• Model a sense of urgency and lead by example.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team development

Food safety

Guest service

Job description

We're looking for an exceptional General Manager to lead our restaurant team!

As the General Manager, you'll be responsible for managing all aspects of our daily operations, from overseeing employees to maintaining inventory and supplies, to ensuring our guests are thrilled with their experience.

As the financial backbone of our business, you'll be responsible for maximizing profits while keeping costs low. You'll adhere to company standards and service levels to increase sales and minimize expenses, ensuring that all financial and administrative duties are completed accurately and in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Some of your responsibilities include:

• Lead and run excellent shifts.
• Delivering top quality food.
• Enjoy customer service the Jersey Mikes way.
• Using communication skills to motivate team members.
• Role modeling a sense of urgency.

Some of the General Manager expectations are:

• Work 45+ hours a week.
• Hiring and development of your team
• Maintain open communication with AGM and DM.
• Lead your team by example. Embracing our standards at Jersey Mikes.
• Maintain food safety standards

What we offer you:

• An opportunity to advance in a food service career at Jersey Mikes.
• Excellent benefits through BCBS with a zero deductible plan.
• Seasoned professional team positioned to support the needs of our management people.
• Flexible work schedule which allows accommodation for our team members.
• 1 week of paid vacation every six months
• Participation in the monthly GM bonus program.

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits are offered for this position within six weeks into training program.

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