General Manager - Fast Food

Aurora, CO, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $50,000.00 - $60,000.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

competitive salary

Metric-based bonuses

PPO Medical

PPO Dental

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

employee meal program

career advancement

Job Description

3995 Lewiston St. Unit 104, Aurora, CO 80011, United States. We are a rapidly growing Jimmy John's franchisee known for providing a unique fast food experience, centered around not just fast service but high-quality food and a welcoming work environment. Unlike typical fast food chains, we emphasize a culture of care, fun, and growth opportunities for our employees. Our brand is committed to delivering "freaky fresh" sandwiches in a clean and friendly restaurant setting. We pride ourselves on our team-oriented approach and our slogan, F.A.S.S.T., which underlines our dedication to being fast, accurate, and customer-focused. This role is a General Manager position offering a salary range of $50,000 to $60,000 depending on experience.

As a General Manager at Jimmy John's, you will be an integral part of our business operations and success. You will oversee all restaurant functions ensuring that every order is completed accurately and efficiently with a focus on delivering world-class customer service. Your leadership will be vital in managing schedules, training staff, and fostering an environment that supports high performance and employee retention. This role demands a proactive approach to maintaining restaurant standards in both cleanliness and organization while managing costs related to food, labor, and supplies. You will be responsible for meeting sales goals and ensuring the profitability and smooth operation of the restaurant.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for those looking to develop their leadership capabilities in the dynamic fast food industry. It involves direct involvement in hiring, coaching, and mentoring a diverse team to maximize their potential and performance. Additionally, General Managers are involved hands-on during busy periods to support the team in delivering efficient and friendly service. The role also requires administrative capabilities including inventory control, payroll oversight, cash management, and compliance with company policies. Jimmy John's provides a vibrant and supportive workplace where top performers can earn bonuses, enjoy competitive benefits such as PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and employee meal programs. There is also significant potential for career advancement into area management or director roles within the company. This job is suitable for candidates who are energetic, organized, and passionate about leading teams in a fast-paced retail environment. The ability to work overtime, holidays, weekends, and days off as required, along with physical stamina for 50-80 hour work weeks, is essential to thrive in this role. Join us today and be part of a franchisee that truly differentiates itself with an incredible culture and commitment to quality and service.

Job Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
Must have 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, and have close, distance, peripheral vision and depth perception
Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

Job Qualifications

Previous management experience in a fast food or restaurant environment preferred
Strong leadership and team management skills
Ability to train and develop employees
Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
Proficient in basic math including addition, subtraction, and understanding fractions
Customer service orientation with excellent communication skills
Capable of working under pressure and handling a fast-paced environment
Experience with inventory control and ordering systems an advantage
High school diploma or equivalent

Job Duties

Manages a staff of Assistant Managers and approximately 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, the ordering, receipt, storage, and issuing of all food, labor, equipment, cleaning, and paper supplies for the unit to ensure a minimum loss from waste or theft
Assists in the supervision, preparation, sales, and service of food
Forecasts food items by estimating what amount of each food item will be consumed per shift
Supervises food preparation and service operations while on 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 that 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% integrity and completeness
Completes daily, weekly, and periodic paperwork with accuracy
Controls inventory by using weekly inventory systems and maintains regular inventory ordering schedules
Conducts weekly manager meetings
Audits systems and procedures as well as end of shift paperwork
Completes preventative maintenance and upkeep on store equipment and supplies
Is responsible for 100% of the cash drawers during the shift
Manages deposits and changes orders per Deposit Operating Procedure
Performs other related duties as required