Manager in Training

37011 Jersey Mike's Portsmouth • Portsmouth, NH

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About The Position

Legend Subs is hiring a Manager in Training for its Jersey Mike’s franchise group, which operates 10 locations across New Hampshire and Massachusetts and has 8 additional locations planned for development. The MIT program offers structured, hands-on leadership development and a path toward becoming a General Manager. It typically takes approximately 4–6 months to complete, depending on experience, performance, and leadership readiness. The role includes about 45 hours per week across opening, midday, and closing shifts, with direct mentorship and oversight from a District Manager and a designated Training Store Manager.

Training covers restaurant operations, team leadership, financial management, business development, and performance management. Trainees lead shifts, oversee daily operations, help recruit and develop employees, learn scheduling and cost controls, and work to drive sales and customer satisfaction. The program concludes with a trial week operating a location independently, followed by a P&L presentation and performance review. Advancement is performance-based, with opportunities to move into General Manager and other leadership roles as the company expands.

Starting pay is $18 per hour, with average additional tip earnings of $4–$6 per hour. General Managers earn a stated starting salary of $55,000–$60,000 per year and may qualify for monthly and annual performance bonuses. Benefits include company contributions toward health insurance premiums and a 401(k) plan with a company match.

Requirements

• Motivation to grow into a leadership role.
• Passion for hospitality, developing people, and taking ownership of results.

Nice To Haves

• Prior management experience or a desire to advance a career; the company welcomes experienced managers as well as candidates seeking advancement.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts and oversee daily restaurant operations.
• Maintain Jersey Mike’s standards for quality, service, and cleanliness.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop employees.
• Build a positive and accountable store culture.
• Learn and manage scheduling, labor, inventory, ordering, food costs, and P&L analysis.
• Drive sales through grassroots marketing, catering relationships, and community involvement.
• Monitor metrics related to profitability, customer satisfaction, and team performance.
• Complete a final trial week operating a location independently, followed by a P&L presentation and performance review.

Benefits

• Up to $3,600 annually in company contributions toward health insurance premiums.
• 401(k) retirement plan through Fidelity with a company match of up to 3%.
• Average additional earnings of $4–$6 per hour in tips for Manager in Training.
• Performance-based advancement and opportunities to increase earning potential.
• General Manager monthly performance bonus opportunity of $1,500–$2,000.
• General Manager annual bonus opportunity of up to $10,000, based on year-over-year sales growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed