Assistant Manager

Pay for this role is between $16-$18/hour.

Now Hiring – Assistant Manager | Firehouse Subs (Tri-County Location)

We are seeking a driven, hands-on Assistant Manager to help lead operations, build a strong team, and set the foundation for long-term success. This role is ideal for an experienced leader who wants to grow with the business and advance within a respected, expanding brand.

As an Assistant Manager, you will partner closely with the General Manager and ownership to ensure operational excellence, team development, and an outstanding guest experience from day one.

Why join us?

• Be part of a new store opening and help establish systems, standards, and culture
• Clear career path to General Manager and District Manager roles
• Direct involvement in hiring, training, and developing the team
• Supportive ownership focused on internal promotion and long-term growth
• Opportunity to grow with a stable, nationally recognized brand
• No early morning or late nights
• No grills or baking

Benefits:

• Free Medium Sub per shift worked.
• Free drinks!

Key Responsibilities:

• Support day-to-day restaurant operations and shift management
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and Firehouse Subs brand standards
• Manage labor, inventory, and cash controls
• Coach and motivate team members to achieve operational and service goals
• Step in as Manager-on-Duty when required

What we’re looking for:

• Previous restaurant management experience preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• High level of accountability and professionalism
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and lead by example
• Commitment to growing with the company

This position is fully accountable for the profitable operation of a Firehouse Subs® Restaurant while adhering to all company guidelines and regulations.

• Ensure the restaurant is in full compliance to all local, state and federal regulations to include health regulations, hour and wage regulations, age restrictions, fair employment practices, ADA and any other appropriate regulations required for the legal operation of the business.
• Ensure knowledge, adherence and enforcement of all Firehouse Subs® Policies and Procedures.
• Ensures profitability of business by operation shifts within established guidelines and requirements for food cost, labor, controllables, utilities and sales growth.
• Providing leadership to the restaurant team to consistently meet standards of superior guest service, quality and cleanliness while embracing the Firehouse Subs® “culture” and mission and vision statements.
• Assists the GM in coordinating and implementing current operations game plans and company initiatives in a profitable and timely manner.
• Participates in interviewing, hiring, training and disciplining employees under the guidance of the GM.
• Ensure all required programs, reports and legal documents are accurate, complete and accomplished on schedule.
• Implements and promotes all Public Safety Foundation initiatives.
• Represents Firehouse Subs® in a professional, positive manner at all times.
• Communicates effectively to the GM/Owner all issues that may impact business.
• Able to work on their feet for up to 13 hours at a time.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Any other duties assigned by GM/Owner.

Strongly Preferred:

Servsafe Certification (Willing to work with right candidate to get certified).

Firehouse Subs is a U.S.-based, fast casual restaurant chain founded in 1994 in Jacksonville, Florida by former firefighter brothers Chris Sorensen and Robin Sorensen. Firehouse Subs has opened over 1,180 restaurants in 46 states as well as Puerto Rico, Canada and non-traditional locations.