Subway Manager
Company : Gpm Investments
Location : Richmond, VA, 23231-7408
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 14 January 2026
Overview
The Subway Manager performs and directs overall restaurant management. Directs staff to ensure that food safety, product preparation, and cleanliness standards are maintained. Maintains standards of restaurant safety and security. Oversees the training of the staff. Exceptional customer service is a major component of this position.
Responsibilities
- Models good customer service and acts as a positive role model for excellent customer service practices.
- Trains and empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.
- Resolves customer complaints in a courteous, businesslike and timely manner.
- Provides DM or Store Manager with current and future hiring needs.
- Uses recruitment techniques to attract potential new employees.
- Utilizes all tools for selection process when hiring for the store.
- Ensures new employees are properly trained on all aspects of the restaurant.
- Checks food preparation and dining areas for cleanliness.
- Assists employees in greeting customers, taking orders and food preparation.
- Conducts regular meetings with Store Manager and employees to enhance communication and teamwork.
- Conducts regularly scheduled employee performance reviews and discussion.
- Prepares work schedule and posts in advance.
- Provides clear, consistent direction and expectation to employees.
- Establishes written job assignments.
- Ensures foodservice area, equipment, and utensil cleanliness meet company, Subway and health regulations standards.
- Ensures all equipment is maintained in good working order.
- Ensures all employees adhere to dress code, appearance, and health requirements.
- Provides timely motivational feedback and coaching to employees.
- Counsels and documents employees as necessary in a timely and appropriate manner.
- Monitors orders to insure in-stock efficiency.
- Reviews fresh food forecasting to ensure maximizing of sales while maintaining acceptable food cost.
- Trains and develops employees.
- Reviews management reports and takes appropriate action to insure balanced inventories.
- Verifies deliveries to ensure accuracy of order.
- Ensures quality and freshness of products through proper rotation, ordering, and proper monitoring of codes and temperatures.
- Ensures accurate and visible pricing of products.
- Merchandises product according to guidelines or layout.
- Ensures products are made according to recipe and portion.
- Ensures proper signage and price point is displayed.
- Ensures promotional signage is posted timely.
- Promotes sales through suggestive selling and other approved means.
- Provides feedback to Store Manager, District Manager, Category Manager; and other personnel as appropriate on sales, food cost and profit opportunities. Supplies accurate competitive information to departments.
- Ensures appropriate state, local, or company guidelines and health regulations are followed (including required records).
- Adheres to government regulations (ADA, Environmental, Wage and Hour, EEO guidelines).
- Ensures the timely and accurate completion of all daily, weekly, and monthly paperwork (deli inventories, waste, price changes).
- Ensures all employees follow inventory control procedures.
- Ensures all safety and security procedures are followed.
- Controls labor within established guidelines.
- Manages food cost and other expenses within established guidelines.
- Manages sales, profits and expenses to budget.
- Maintains Subway Manual and ensures all training materials are accurate.
- Operates Subway within established hours.
- Pay: up to $19.00/hr
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- 18 years of age or older.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication).
- Ability to lift 10 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Equal Opportunity EmployerGPM Investments, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.
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GPM Investments, LLC maintains a drug-free workplace
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Frequently asked questions
Richmond’s fast food sector shows moderate demand for Subway managers, with several local outlets seeking skilled leaders. Competition can vary by season, but candidates with strong team management and food safety knowledge stand out, increasing their chances in Richmond’s evolving restaurant job market.
While no strict certifications are mandatory, familiarity with local health regulations and food safety training certificates can boost your profile. Richmond employers often favor managers who demonstrate compliance with Virginia’s health standards and effective staff training capabilities.
Expect to juggle multiple tasks including staff supervision, inventory control, and customer satisfaction. Balancing food quality with cost management and maintaining high safety standards are continuous priorities, demanding strong multitasking and leadership skills unique to Subway’s fast-paced environment.
Key skills include staff training, conflict resolution, and inventory management. Effective communication and the ability to motivate employees are essential for delivering exceptional customer service and meeting Subway’s operational goals in Richmond’s competitive market.
Gpm Investments emphasizes employee empowerment and proactive recruitment, aiming for a motivated team culture. Managers here also engage closely with district leadership, offering feedback on sales trends and operational improvements unique to this company’s growth strategy in Richmond.
Gpm Investments supports career progression through ongoing training and performance reviews. High-performing Subway managers can explore roles like district manager or corporate positions, benefiting from the company’s investment in leadership development within the Richmond area.
Subway managers in Richmond typically earn up to $19.00 per hour, reflecting local market rates for fast food management. This wage aligns with responsibilities like staff oversight, inventory control, and ensuring food safety within Gpm Investments' Subway locations.
Managers carefully monitor food rotation, orders, and portioning to maintain freshness while minimizing waste. Using sales data and inventory reports, they adjust purchasing to optimize costs without compromising Subway’s quality standards.
Beyond operational skills, Gpm Investments values managers who model excellent customer service, provide timely coaching, and foster teamwork. Leadership that promotes a positive workplace culture and proactive problem-solving is highly prized for their Richmond Subway stores.
Yes, managers must ensure all operations comply with Virginia’s specific health codes and food safety laws. Staying updated on local regulations and maintaining thorough documentation are vital to avoid violations and maintain customer trust.