Long hours, decent pay - Assistant Manager Jimmy John's Employee Review

3.0
9 Oct 2011
Recommend
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Pros

Great bonus program, it rewards hard work and good leadership within the store. High standards on cleanliness and a very stable system as far as keeping the restaurant running in a "perfect" manner.

Cons

Incredibly long hours, it doesn't give you much time to pursue personal goals. High burnout rate, the only people who've worked at the company over 5 years are the owner and the Director of Operations. Bonuses are generally on the low end unless you've got a high performing store like the Manhattan one. Once you achieve GM status, your likelihood of getting promoted is incredibly low unless you have a personal connection to Brane. The company sometimes sets unreasonable goals in order to make it near impossible to achieve your bonus.

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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
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Pros

Good pay, if there aren't too many drivers, and you're at a good place for lunch, you can expect to make around $50 in tips per day or more, and get reimbursed for mileage. The people there can be hit or miss, some people can be very fun to work with and responsible.

Cons

The upper management can be lead with too many sensitive women, who don't know how to diagnose situations properly, and take the side of the immature employees who get offended way too easily. The co-workers can be very young and irresponsible, but this is par for the course for food places if you don't have strong leadership.

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