General Manager - Fast Food

Fort Carson, CO, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $50,000.00 - $60,000.00

Work Schedule

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

competitive salary

Bonuses

PPO Medical

PPO Dental

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee meal benefits

career advancement

Job Description

Located at 1515 Chilies Ave, Fort Carson, CO, our establishment is a proud franchisee of Jimmy John's, a well-known brand dedicated to providing fast, fresh, and high-quality sandwiches. Unlike traditional fast food franchises, our franchise puts a unique emphasis on a company culture that values care and dedication to both our customers and employees. We are a vibrant, fast-growing franchise unit that places customer satisfaction and employee growth at the center of our operations. Our mission is to deliver a remarkable food experience, commonly known as F.A.S.S.T. (Fresh, Accurate, Safe, Speedy, Tasty), ensuring that every sandwich served meets our exceptionally high standards of freshness and quality. We stand apart in the fast-food restaurant industry by fostering a workplace atmosphere that is engaging, supportive, and rewarding.

The role of General Manager at our Jimmy John's franchise is a vital leadership position responsible for overseeing all restaurant functions to achieve business success. As a General Manager, you will be the driving force behind the operational excellence of the store, managing a team of assistant managers and employees while ensuring that every customer receives world-class service and every order reflects our commitment to quality. Your leadership will directly impact the store's profitability, cleanliness, employee retention, and growth opportunities. You will be entrusted with crucial responsibilities such as staff management, inventory control, quality assurance, sales goal attainment, and administrative tasks. This role offers a salary range of $50,000 to $60,000 depending on experience, with opportunities to earn additional metric-based bonuses for top performance. Beyond compensation, the position provides access to excellent benefits including PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, employee meal benefits, and a clear path towards career advancement to roles such as Area Manager or Director of Operations.

Joining our team means becoming part of a company that does not just settle for fast food; we do food the F.A.S.S.T. way. This includes mentoring and supporting team members through structured career development programs that enhance leadership and management skills. You will have the opportunity to instill pride and ownership within your location and your team, fostering a positive work environment where both employees and the business thrive. Essential to this role is the commitment to uphold company standards with integrity, ensure the accuracy of orders and inventory, and maintain a clean, safe, and efficient store environment. The position demands physical stamina, the ability to work flexible hours including overtime, holidays, and weekends, and a hands-on approach to leadership during busy periods. If you are enthusiastic about leading a dynamic team and advancing your career in the hospitality and foodservice industry, this General Manager position at our Jimmy John’s franchise is an excellent opportunity to showcase your skills and grow with us.

Job Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
reliable transportation
willingness to work overtime, holidays, weekends, and days off as business dictates
physical stamina to work 50-80 hours per week
ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, talk, listen, close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception
occasional ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl
ability to lift up to 50 pounds
ability to perform duties with reasonable accommodations if needed

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
previous experience in restaurant or retail management preferred
strong leadership and interpersonal skills
ability to train and develop a team
excellent customer service skills
basic math skills including addition, subtraction, and understanding of fractions
ability to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays
physical stamina to work 50-80 hours per week
effective communication skills
familiarity with inventory management and ordering systems

Job Duties

Manages a staff of assistant managers and 3-15 employees depending on location
assigns, oversees, and evaluates work for compliance
manage hiring, training, evaluating, discipline, and termination of employees
provides on the job training and coaching for new employees
delegates and is responsible for ordering, receipt, storage, and issuing of all food, labor, equipment, cleaning, and paper supplies
assists in supervision, preparation, sales, and service of food
forecasts food items by estimating amount to be consumed per shift
supervises food preparation and service operations during duty
assists team members during rush periods to ensure restaurant efficiency
assists team members by greeting customers, taking orders, using the cash register, assembling orders, and checking for completeness and accuracy
ensures every customer receives world-class customer service
completes daily food preparations including meat and vegetable slicing, portioning, and rotating products
executes systems and procedures with 100 percent integrity and completeness
completes daily, weekly, and periodic paperwork accurately
controls inventory using weekly inventory systems and regular ordering schedules
conducts weekly manager meetings
audits systems, procedures, and end of shift paperwork
completes preventative maintenance and upkeep on store equipment and supplies
responsible for 100 percent of the cash drawers during the shift
manages deposits and changes orders per deposit operating procedure
performs other related duties as required