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Opening General Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $40,000.00 - $42,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts

Job Description

Jimmy John's is a renowned fast-casual sandwich restaurant chain known for its commitment to delivering "freaky fast" and "freaky fresh" food to customers. Established with the mission to provide high-quality sandwiches quickly and efficiently, Jimmy John's has grown into a popular dining option across the United States. The Maple Grove location at 8099 Wedgewood Lane N is part of this wider network, continuing the brand's legacy of excellent customer service and fresh food offerings. Jimmy John's prides itself on creating a high-energy work environment where employees are motivated and empowered to deliver top-tier service and maintain excellent food standards. This restaurant emphasizes both team collaboration and individual accountability to meet the fast-paced demands of its customers.

The Opening General Manager role at Jimmy John's Maple Grove #1184 is a pivotal position responsible for overseeing all aspects of the store's operations. This is a full-time management position with a competitive salary range of $40,000 to $42,000 annually, depending on the candidate's experience. The manager will work morning and afternoon shifts throughout the week, ensuring the store operates smoothly during opening hours and beyond. As the leader of the team, the General Manager is entrusted with managing both staff and resources to uphold the store's standards of fast service and quality food preparation.

The responsibilities of the General Manager extend beyond daily operations to include strategic planning for labor, inventory, and customer service excellence. This leader will supervise a team ranging from 3 to 15 employees, handling staff scheduling, training, and performance evaluations to foster a motivated and efficient workforce. An essential part of the job is maintaining a clean and organized environment that meets corporate policies and procedures. The General Manager must ensure that every customer interaction reflects the brand's commitment to world-class service and satisfaction.

Key tasks also involve managing inventory control, overseeing food preparation, ensuring timely route deliveries, and maintaining accurate administrative records such as daily and weekly paperwork. By implementing preventive maintenance routines, the manager safeguards the longevity and functionality of the store's equipment and facilities. Moreover, the role requires effective communication and collaboration within the broader Jimmy John's corporate structure to ensure alignment with overall business goals.

This opportunity is ideal for individuals with strong leadership capabilities, excellent communication skills, and a passion for the food service industry. The role demands the ability to work in a high-volume environment, effectively handle stress, and adapt to shifting priorities. Jimmy John's provides ongoing corporate training to support the General Manager’s professional development and success. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or equivalent, have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the physical stamina to meet the job’s demands. This position offers a rewarding career path within a well-established and respected brand that values dedication, efficiency, and exceptional customer service.

Job Requirements

  • High school graduate or equivalent training
  • Completion of recommended corporate training programs
  • Valid driver's license reliable transportation current automobile insurance and a clean driving record
  • Must be at least 19 years of age
  • Must have the stamina to work a minimum of 50-60 hours a week
  • Position requires bending standing and walking the entire workday
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds

Job Qualifications

  • High school graduate or equivalent training
  • Completion of recommended corporate training programs
  • Valid driver's license reliable transportation current automobile insurance and a clean driving record
  • Experience with a retail food company is a plus
  • Oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to establish priorities work independently and proceed with objectives without supervision
  • Ability to handle and resolve customer threats and issues
  • Ability to handle and resolve employee issues
  • Ability to use a personal computer and various software packages such as Word and Excel
  • Ability to handle stress and high-volume operations
  • Interpersonal skills to work effectively with others motivate employees elicit work output and deal with customers

Job Duties

  • Manage all functions of a Jimmy John's restaurant to ensure exceptional customer service and high quality products are delivered while ensuring restaurant profitability
  • Responsible for directing the successful execution of fast accurate sandwiches and world-class customer service while maintaining a clean organized shift
  • Establish the store's labor goals and staff needs including pay rates
  • Manage a staff of approximately 3 to 15 employees
  • Assign oversee and evaluate work
  • Manage hiring training evaluation discipline and termination of employees
  • Provide on-the-job training for new employees
  • Delegate and be 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
  • Supervise the preparation sales and service of food
  • Order the appropriate amount of food items to meet anticipated customer demand
  • Supervise food preparation and service operations
  • Ensure that every customer receives world-class customer service
  • Route deliveries and serve drivers to maximize delivery business and speed
  • Execute systems and procedures with 100 percent integrity and completeness
  • Complete daily and weekly paperwork
  • Responsible for 100 percent of the cash drawers at all times during the shift
  • Implement corporate policies
  • Control inventory by using a weekly inventory system and maintaining regular inventory ordering schedules
  • Receive and store product
  • Conduct weekly manager's meetings
  • Audit systems and procedures as well as shift-ending paperwork
  • Arrange for preventive maintenance and upkeep on store's equipment and supplies
  • Perform other related duties as required
  • Assist in-shoppers during rush periods to ensure the maintenance of restaurant efficiency
  • Assist in-shoppers in greeting customers taking orders using the cash register assembling order and checking for completeness and correctness
  • Complete daily food preparation opening procedures meat and vegetable slicing bread production

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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