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Shift Leader/Manager - Fast Food

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Competitive wages
PPO Medical
PPO Dental
Vision
Paid Time Off
employee meal benefit program
Career advancements

Job Description

Jimmy John's is a rapidly growing fast-food franchise renowned for its commitment to delivering freaky fresh and high-quality sandwiches quickly and efficiently. Unlike typical fast food establishments, Jimmy John's franchisee focuses on combining speed with quality, ensuring customers receive fresh food in an environment that is kept impeccably clean. The company nurtures a vibrant culture emphasizing competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement. Employees at Jimmy John's are welcomed into a team that values hard work, fun, and growth, striving to be more than just a fast-food outlet but rather a dynamic, freaky F.A.S.S.T organization.

The role of Person in Charge at Jimmy John's is pivotal to the daily success of store operations. This position is designed for a proactive and dedicated individual responsible for maintaining operational standards during assigned shifts when management is not present. As a Person in Charge, you will directly supervise a team of approximately 3 to 15 employees, managing all aspects of restaurant operations including food preparation, service, order handling, and inventory control. This role demands hands-on leadership, involving assisting team members during rush hours to ensure efficiency while also completing administrative tasks such as paperwork and preventive equipment maintenance. The position offers a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills in a supportive, fast-paced environment with the potential for advancement into higher management roles such as Assistant Manager, General Manager, or even Area Manager or Director of Operations within this expanding franchise.

Working at Jimmy John's as a Person in Charge means embracing a physically active role that requires the ability to perform tasks involving standing, walking, reaching, lifting, and occasional crouching or climbing, reflecting the dynamic nature of the fast-paced service industry. The role embraces a culture of safety and inclusivity, providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. You will be trusted with minimizing losses from waste and theft by ensuring proper management of food, labor, and supplies, maintaining the high standards customers expect from the Jimmy John's brand.

This role is perfect for someone who wants to take pride in their work environment, develop managerial and operational expertise, and grow within a company that values dedication and offers robust employee benefits. These benefits include competitive wages based on experience, PPO medical and dental insurance, vision coverage, and paid time off which contribute to a supportive workplace environment. Alongside tangible benefits, employees enjoy access to career development programs that provide mentorship and growth opportunities, making it a rewarding career path for ambitious individuals. If you are 18 years or older, physically capable of working 40-50 hours a week with flexibility for overtime, holidays, and weekends, and ready to bring your leadership to a freaky fresh fast food setting, Jimmy John's invites you to apply and join a team where your efforts truly matter.

Job Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age
  • Willing to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as business dictates
  • Physical stamina to work 40-50 hours per week
  • Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, talk, listen, and have visual acuity including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception
  • Ability to occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
  • Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous experience in food service or fast food environment is preferred
  • Ability to lead and supervise a team
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, and understanding of basic fractions
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Physical ability to perform duties including standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds

Job Duties

  • Supervise a staff of approximately 3 to 15 employees
  • Delegate responsibilities for ordering, receiving, storage, and issuing of all food, labor, equipment, cleaning, and paper supplies for the unit to ensure a minimum loss from waste and theft
  • Assist in the supervision of preparation, sales, and service of food
  • Supervise food preparation and service operations while on duty
  • Assist team members during rush periods to ensure restaurant efficiency
  • Complete daily food preparation including meat and vegetable slicing, portioning, and rotating products
  • Assist in daily and weekly paperwork
  • Assist in preventive maintenance and upkeep on store's equipment and supplies
  • Perform other related duties as required

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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