Manager in Training
About The Position
Legend Subs is seeking a motivated leader for its Jersey Mike’s Manager in Training (MIT) Program. The program offers hands-on leadership development and a path to a General Manager position. Trainees learn the operational, people-management, financial, business-development, and performance-management skills needed to run a location. The program takes approximately 4–6 months, depending on experience, performance, and leadership readiness, and includes a final trial week operating a location independently, followed by a P&L presentation and performance review. The schedule is approximately 45 hours per week and includes a combination of opening, midday, and closing shifts. Trainees receive direct mentorship and oversight from a District Manager and a designated Training Store Manager. Career advancement is performance-based, with opportunities to progress into General Manager roles and, as the organization expands, District Manager and other leadership positions. Starting pay for the MIT position is $18 per hour, with average additional earnings of $4–$6 per hour in tips. General Managers are listed at a starting salary of $55,000–$60,000 annually, with monthly and annual performance-bonus opportunities. The company also offers health-insurance contributions and a 401(k) plan with company matching.
Nice To Haves
- Passion for hospitality, developing people, and taking ownership of results.
- Initiative, leadership, and a consistent record of delivering results.
Responsibilities
- Lead shifts and oversee daily restaurant operations while maintaining Jersey Mike’s standards for quality, service, and cleanliness.
- Recruit, train, coach, and develop employees and build a positive, accountable store culture.
- Learn scheduling, labor management, inventory control, ordering, food costs, and profit-and-loss analysis.
- Drive sales through grassroots marketing, catering relationships, and community involvement.
- Learn and manage key 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
- Company contributions of up to $3,600 annually toward health-insurance premiums.
- 401(k) retirement plan through Fidelity with a company match of up to 3%.
- Performance-based advancement into a General Manager position.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
