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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

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Competitive wages dependent on experience
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Job Description

Jimmy John's is a renowned fast-casual restaurant franchise, highly regarded for its commitment to delivering freaky fresh sandwiches made with high-quality ingredients in a fast and efficient manner. Unlike typical fast food chains, Jimmy John's focuses on providing a unique and enjoyable dining experience, emphasizing speed and freshness while cultivating a fun and supportive workplace culture. The company prides itself on its strong franchise system that empowers employees through competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for growth and advancement. With a reputation for fostering a positive and team-oriented environment, Jimmy John's represents a place where employees are motivated to excel and contribute to the brand's ongoing success.

The Person in Charge role at Jimmy John's is a pivotal position that ensures seamless restaurant operations during assigned shifts when management is not present. This role demands a dynamic individual passionate about maintaining the highest standards of food quality and cleanliness while leading a team in a fast-paced setting. As a Person in Charge, you will be entrusted with overseeing key operational aspects such as supervising staff, managing inventory and supply ordering, assisting in food preparation, and ensuring excellent customer service. This position offers an opportunity to work in a vibrant and energetic environment where your leadership and hands-on skills directly impact the restaurant's performance and customer satisfaction.

Emphasizing the company’s core principle of being "freaky F.A.S.S.T.", the Person in Charge will manage a team ranging from 3 to 15 employees, ensuring that all duties—from food preparation and service to order accuracy and cleanliness—are meticulously executed. This leadership role requires effective delegation, problem-solving, and the ability to support team members during busy periods to keep the restaurant operating efficiently. Additionally, this position provides exposure to important administrative tasks including paperwork related to inventory and sales, as well as preventive maintenance of equipment, broadening your skill set in restaurant management.

Jimmy John's is committed to the personal and professional growth of its employees, offering structured career development programs and mentorship opportunities to help advance into leadership roles such as Assistant Manager, General Manager, Area Manager, or even Director of Operations. This job is ideal for individuals seeking a challenging yet rewarding position in the restaurant industry with a company that values leadership, teamwork, and a passion for food excellence. By joining Jimmy John's as a Person in Charge, you become part of a fast-growing organization that stands apart in the fast food industry by delivering quality, speed, and an unmatched commitment to customer satisfaction.

Job Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Willingness to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as business dictates
  • Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, talk, listen, close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception
  • Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Physical stamina to work 40-50 hours per week

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous experience in a fast food or quick service restaurant preferred
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities
  • Ability to multitask and manage a team effectively
  • Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, and understanding fractions
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

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 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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