Subway Manager
Company : Gpm Investments
Location : Bad Axe, MI, 48413
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 1 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.
- Other duties as assigned
- Franchise Hours: 8am-9pm
- Regular shift hours: 7am-3pm, but must have open availability
- Starting Pay: $15.48/hour
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
Managing a Subway in Bad Axe often involves balancing customer service excellence with strict adherence to food safety and cleanliness unique to the brand. Unlike broader fast food management, the focus includes detailed inventory controls and product freshness, crucial in sustaining Subway’s reputation within a smaller community context.
Strong interpersonal skills and community engagement are vital. A Subway Manager here must motivate a close-knit team, handle local customer expectations effectively, and adapt recruitment to the area's labor pool, ensuring smooth operations while fostering trust within this small-town environment.
Yes, Subway Managers in Michigan often juggle brand-specific training protocols, precise food rotation standards, and corporate compliance, which may be more rigorous than other local sandwich shops. These challenges demand keen attention to detail and proactive staff management to maintain brand consistency.
Gpm Investments emphasizes equal opportunity and a drug-free environment, shaping a workplace where fairness and safety are paramount. Managers benefit from well-established operational procedures and support systems designed to streamline daily tasks and enhance team performance within their Subway franchise.
Managers are expected to lead by example in customer service and ensure thorough employee training aligned with Subway’s standards. Gpm Investments prioritizes continuous feedback and proactive problem-solving, making these managers pivotal in upholding both operational quality and brand reputation.
Starting at $15.48 per hour, the pay aligns closely with regional fast food management wages. Considering living costs in Bad Axe, this compensation offers a reasonable entry into managerial roles, with potential growth through performance and tenure within Gpm Investments franchises.
Bad Axe’s local market shows steady demand for managerial roles like Subway Manager, driven by community reliance on fast food services. This mirrors regional growth in fast casual dining, with competitive hiring due to limited population but consistent customer traffic.
Bad Axe’s small size means most commutes are short, often under 20 minutes. Public transit is minimal, so reliable personal transportation is essential. This accessibility can enhance work-life balance for Subway Managers compared to more congested urban areas.
Prospective Subway Managers often ask about necessary leadership experience, familiarity with food safety regulations, and customer service expertise. Basic math proficiency and the ability to manage staffing schedules are also frequent concerns, reflecting the multifaceted nature of the role.
Starting as a Subway Manager often opens doors to district management or corporate roles, especially within Gpm Investments. Success here hinges on proven leadership, operational excellence, and the ability to drive sales, with continuous training fostering upward mobility.