General Manager - Fast Food

Jimmy John's is a fast-growing franchisee focused on delivering quality sandwiches with exceptional speed and customer service. Located at 1900 E Second Street, Edmond, OK, this franchise differentiates itself by maintaining a team culture that is both fun and dedicated to excellence. Jimmy John's is not your average fast food operation; it prides itself on being freaky F.A.S.S.T., which means providing fresh ingredients, fast service, and maintaining a freaky clean store environment. This is a place where employees are valued, and their growth is prioritized. As a Jimmy John’s franchisee, the company offers competitive wages, benefits, and clear pathways for career advancement including opportunities to become an Area Manager or Director of Operations.

The General Manager plays a pivotal role in the success of the restaurant. This leadership position is responsible for managing all restaurant operations to ensure world-class customer service, accuracy in orders, and consistent product quality. The General Manager will lead and develop an effective team while fostering a work environment that thrives on organizational excellence and employee engagement. Sales goals and profitability targets will be achieved through effective staff management and efficiency in store operations. The individual in this role supervises compliance with all company standards and procedures whether in food preparation, safety, or employee conduct. Additionally, the General Manager will handle administrative duties such as inventory control, cash management, and daily paperwork to keep the restaurant functioning smoothly.

In this position, you will work with a team of assistant managers and staff members ranging from 3 to 15 employees depending on the restaurant size. Your role includes hiring, training, evaluating, and if necessary, disciplining employees within your unit. You will actively participate during busy periods, ensuring that customer orders are fulfilled correctly and promptly. Beyond the operational responsibilities, this role requires a commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming store. It's a physically demanding position that requires standing, walking, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. The work environment is moderately noisy and involves interaction with mechanical equipment commonly found in food preparation areas.

As part of the benefits package, Jimmy John’s offers a competitive salary based on experience, opportunity for performance bonuses, medical and dental insurance plans, paid time off, and employee meal benefits. The company invests in career development programs that provide mentorship and leadership training to help you grow your own career within the organization. Whether you aim to improve personally or seek to climb the management ladder in the restaurant industry, this role serves as a strong foundation for building your leadership skills and expanding your professional horizons.