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General Manager - Fast Food

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

competitive salary
performance bonuses
PPO Medical insurance
PPO Dental insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
employee meal benefit program
Career advancement opportunities

Job Description

We are a rapidly growing franchisee of Jimmy John’s, a well-known fast food sandwich chain recognized for its commitment to quality, speed, and customer satisfaction. Unlike typical fast food franchises, our establishment prides itself on a unique culture that focuses on delivering not only freaky fresh sandwiches but also an exceptional team-driven environment. With multiple locations, we emphasize fast, accurate service combined with a streak of fun and professionalism, making work here more than just a job; it’s a career opportunity. We believe in creating an atmosphere where employees can thrive, develop their skills, and grow within the company. We are not just serving fast food; we are creating a food experience that is fresh, efficient, and enjoyable for every customer. The company offers competitive wages, benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement. As a franchisee, our culture is centered around growth, respect, and an energy that makes Jimmy John’s a unique place to work and develop professionally.

The General Manager role at Jimmy John’s is pivotal in maintaining the high standards and operational excellence that define our brand. This leadership position entails managing all facets of restaurant operations, from staffing and training to inventory control and customer service. The General Manager ensures that every location delivers the rapid, quality service Jimmy John’s is known for, while fostering a positive, productive work environment. In this role, you will lead a team of assistant managers and frontline employees, driving performance through effective supervision and coaching. You'll be responsible for meeting sales goals, maintaining store cleanliness, managing supply orders, and ensuring compliance with food safety and operational policies. This full-time position demands strong leadership, organizational skills, and a passion for customer service. You will also play an integral role in employee development and retention, establishing a motivated and engaged team that contributes to the store’s success. The role requires dedication, physical stamina, and the flexibility to work extended hours including weekends, holidays, and overtime when necessary. We offer a competitive salary based on experience, along with performance-based bonuses. As a General Manager, you have a clear pathway for career progression with potential to advance to Area Manager or Director of Operations positions within our fast-growing organization. By joining our team, you are not only getting a job but an opportunity to build a fulfilling leadership career in the food service industry with a supportive and dynamic company that truly values its people.

Job Requirements

  • At least 18 years of age
  • Reliable transportation
  • Ability 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 or crawl
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, and understanding fractions
  • Ability to perform essential job functions with reasonable accommodations if needed

Job Qualifications

  • Strong leadership and management skills
  • Experience in fast food or restaurant management preferred
  • Ability to train and develop team members
  • Excellent organizational and time management abilities
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, and understanding of fractions
  • Ability to use point of sale systems and manage inventory
  • Capability to handle cash and perform deposit procedures
  • Physical stamina to work 50-80 hours per week
  • Willingness to work overtime, holidays, weekends, and days off as required
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Reliable transportation

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 percent 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
  • 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

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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