General Manager in Training (GM 2.0) Jersey Mikes Multi-UnitFamily-Owned Franchise Leadership Opportunity
Location:Milwaukee WI
Salary:$50000 $58000 Base Performance Bonuses
Benefits:Excellent Health Insurance Plan PTO LeadershipDevelopment & Career Growth
Lead Build & Grow with the Nations #1 FranchiseBrand & a Proven Multi-Unit Operator
Jersey Mikes (JM) is the#1 franchise brand in thecountryin terms ofquality and growth making it an eliteplayer in thequick-service restaurant (QSR) industry whichfocuses onspeed service and fresh high-quality ingredients.
This General Manager position is withJersey MikesHoldings (JMH) a family-owned multi-brand multi-unit franchise groupthathas been inrestaurant operations for 28 years.
- JMH was one of Wisconsins first Jersey Mikes franchisees in 2012and has since expanded significantly demonstrating itsdepth foresight and long-term commitment to the brand.
- JMH owns and operates multiple restaurant brands across dozens of locations spanningthe greater Milwaukee area to greater Chicago.
- As amulti-unit franchisee JMH offersthe support and resources of a well-established corporate team while maintaining the personal investment and culture of a family-run business.
If youre looking foran opportunity to lead ahigh-growth brand while working within a well-resourced family-owned companythat values leadership development and long-term success this is therole for you.
What Makes This a Standout Opportunity
- Be Part of a Proven National Brand JM is thetop-ranked franchise in the U.S. meaning youll lead a store within an elite brand known forquality service and expansion.
- Multi-Unit Family-Owned Stability JMH is along-established franchise operatorthat knows how togrow and sustain high-performing stores across multiple brands.
- Build & Shape Your Own Team You wont just inherit a store; youllhire train and develop a high-performance teamwithinJMHs A Leadership framework.
- Collaborative Leadership Environment While youllown your stores successyoull also be anintegral part of JMHs leadership team working alongside other GMs and our corporate leadership team to ensure company-wide excellence.
- Career Growth Beyond This Role Wepromote based on performance not tenure.The best leadersmove into multi-unit and cross-brand leadership.
- Balanced Leadership Not Burnout5-day 40-50 hour workweek including one weekend day.Lead effectively while maintainingflexibility for family & life.
- Competitive Pay Performance-Based Rewards Strong base salary plus anaggressive bonus structuretied directly toprofitability and leadership success.
Your Responsibilities
- Develop & Lead a High-Performance Team Hire train and mentor a team that reflectsyour leadership stylewhile upholdingJMHs A standards.
- Manage Store Financials Full ownership of your storesrevenues cost of goods sold (COGS) labor and controllable operating expenses.
- Shape the Stores Culture Create apositive high-energy work environmentthat motivates employees and ensuresexceptional customer experiences.
- Leverage Support to Win Work withJMHs corporate HR marketing finance and operations teamsto optimize efficiency performance and growth.
- Collaborate as a Leader Balanceautonomous store leadershipby being a team player within JMH sharing best practices with other GMsand working with corporate leadership.
- Grow Beyond This Role Top-performing GMs will advance intomulti-unit leadership roles across JMHs brands.
Who Were Looking For
- Experienced Leader Ideally you have5 years of leadership experienceinrestaurants retail hospitality or other fast-paced industries.However if you are anoutstanding individual with a strong leadership mindset we are open to candidates with less experience.
- Assistant GMs Ready to Step Up We encourage you to apply if youve been a high-performing Assistant General Manager (AGM) or held a similar leadership role in QSR or another fast-paced business.
- Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Experience A degree inbusiness management or a related fieldis preferred or equivalent relevant experience and/or certifications.
- Financial Acumen Experience managingrevenues COGS labor and other controllable expenseswithin a P&L framework.
- Balanced Leadership Approach You are asmart courteous leaderwho understands thebalance between solo decision-making and collaborative leadershipwith your fellow GMs and JMHs corporate team.
- Professional & Motivational Presence You present yourself withconfidence polish and enthusiasm setting the tone for your team and store.
What to Expect
- Schedule:Once you have set up your store you should expect 40-50 hours weekly 5 days including one weekend day.
- Compensation:Base salary plus aggressive performance-based bonuses.
- Advancement:Fast-track tomulti-unit leadershipbased on performance.
- Support System:
- As aJMH GM youll have access toa full suite of corporate resources including HR finance legal marketing and operations support.
- Thiswell-structured support system empowers you to focus on running your store efficientlywhile having the backing of an experienced and well-run organization.
Our A Leadership Culture at JMH
Over nearly thirty years in the restaurant businessJMHhas developed an Operation A systemour structured approach toleadership operational excellence and high-performance team development.
Operation A focuses on:
- Customer Excellence Creating a store environment where customers receivetop-tier service and product quality.
- Operational Discipline Runninga smooth efficient storethroughconsistent execution accountability and training.
- Data-driven decision-making Usingmetrics audits and financial datato guide store improvements and profitability.
- Growth-Focused Leadership Developingteam members into future leaders ensuring long-term success for our stores and brand.
We dont just run storeswe buildhigh-performancebusinesses.
This isnot just another GM jobits a leadershiprole in a company built for long-term success.
Ready to Lead at the Highest Level Apply Today!
If youre amotivated results-driven leaderwhowants tobuild a team run a thriving store and grow your careerwewant to hear from you!
Apply today and lets start building success together!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $per year
Benefits:
Shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Required Experience:
Director