ASSISTANT MANAGER / OPERATIONS LEAD

Why Join Our Team?

We're building a team of dependable people who take pride in their work and support one another.

We reward:

• Reliability
• Accountability
• Teamwork
• Capability
• Leadership

Team members who learn multiple positions, demonstrate strong performance, and help the team succeed have opportunities for increased pay, greater responsibility, and advancement.

Our goal is simple:

Fewer excuses. More teamwork. More opportunity. More growth.

We believe customers remember who shows up, and so do we.

Job Title

Assistant Manager / Operations Lead

Pay Range

$18.00-$22.00/Hour (Based on Experience)

Job Description

Help run the business, not just work in it.

We're seeking a dependable leader who wants to play a significant role in store operations, employee development, and overall store success.

This position works closely with the General Manager and ownership to ensure smooth daily operations and a high-performing team.

Why Join Us

• Competitive compensation
• Leadership development
• Advancement opportunities
• Bonus opportunities
• Stable ownership
• Strong team culture

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts independently
• Train and develop team members
• Assist with scheduling
• Support inventory management
• Support labor planning
• Maintain operational standards
• Handle customer concerns
• Help drive store performance

Requirements

• Restaurant leadership experience preferred
• Reliable attendance
• Strong communication skills
• Positive attitude
• Ability to lead by example
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Desire to grow professionally

Work Schedule

• Full-time
• Days, evenings, and weekends
• Opening and closing shifts as required

Growth Opportunity

This is not simply a shift supervisor position.

The right candidate can become an essential member of store leadership and develop toward General Manager-level responsibilities.

Each Jimmy John’s franchisee is an independent employer and thus solely responsible for hiring decisions and all other employment-related matters for the franchisee’s restaurant(s). The terms “Company,” “Jimmy John’s,” “we,” “our,” or “us” refer to the specific entity (corporate or franchise) that owns and operates the Jimmy John’s restaurant to which you are applying.

Jimmy John’s and its franchisees are equal opportunity employers.

*Subject to availability and eligibility requirements. 

Company Introduction

We slice our all-natural* meats and fresh veggies in-house every day. Our fresh-baked bread is made right here where you can see it, and our house-made tuna salad is fresh every day. The flavor of a ripe tomato, crisp shredded lettuce, combined with fresh-baked bread, fresh-sliced meat and real Hellmann's® mayo - that's when the magic happens. Made with love every single day since 1983. That's Jimmy Fresh!