What are the responsibilities and job description for the Area Manager position at Jimmy John's Sandwiches?
Area Manager
We offer competitive salary, full benefits package, Paid Time Off, and opportunities for professional growth.
Jimmy John's is growing fast and we are looking for energetic, friendly, hardworking, enthusiastic, clean-cut individuals to join our team. Jimmy John's makes the world's best gourmet sandwiches freaky fast. If you enjoy working in a fun, fast paced environment while providing exceptional customer service we would love to hear from you. Applicants should be eager to lead, do things right, energetic, be accountable, and have ownership in what they do. Outstanding customer service and moving with a sense of urgency
As an Area Manager, you play a direct role in developing staff to reach company goals. They are the connection between the franchise partners and the store staff.
What we offer:
- 401K with company match
- Company sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holidays)
Job Summary
To manage the Jimmy John’s stores within assigned geographical area in accordance with Jimmy John’s Operational Standards. Manage, train and develop General Managers and staff. Manage financial operation of stores in accordance with predefined goals set by Director of Operations.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Be a Role Model to new Team Members
- Provide excellent Customer Service
- Adhere to Team Member Handbook Policies and Procedures
- Maintain and foster Company Culture
- Maintain store cleanliness
- Maintain Food Safety
- Maintain Workplace Safety
- Maintain Store and Equipment Safety
- Work closely with Director of Operations to meet key performance metrics
- Attend weekly Area Manager meetings at the Corporate office
- Administer Performance Reviews, Corrective Actions and Coaching’s
- Train and develop staff
- Manage to P&L for market
- Plan and execute growth strategies
- Work closely with marketing teams
- Plan and execute General Manager meetings
- Onsite visits required
- Audit to brand and company standards
- Manage market KPI’s
- Maintain collaborative relationship with Jimmy John’s liaisons
Qualifications
- Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a food service District/Area Manager
- Must be an excellent Coach to your team and develop them for advancement
- Must be coachable and apply what you learn
- Must be energetic, enthusiastic, confident, and charismatic
- Must be able to meet performance metrics
- Must have strong communication skills including formal written communication
- Must have a sense of urgency to complete requested tasks
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must be computer proficient
Working conditions
Must be able to work in a moderately loud and fast-moving environment. Jimmy John’s stores play music at a moderate level all day. Must be able to avoid distraction and apply safety best practices while using slicer, knives and oven.
Physical requirements
Must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time, bend, kneel, climb stairs and walk. Must be able to drive extensively throughout the day.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- On call
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Commute:
- Forest Lake, MN 55025 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65,000 - $90,000
