Is Jimmy John's a good company to work for?

Jimmy John's has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 9,145 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 69% of employees would recommend working at Jimmy John's to a friend and 50% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Jimmy John's have been left by employees working as Software Engineer , Project Manager and Food Server .

Does Jimmy John's pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Jimmy John's employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Jimmy John's. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Jimmy John's?

69% of Jimmy John's employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Jimmy John's 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Jimmy John's?

Delivery Driver (356) , General Manager (315) , Sandwich Artist (288) , Assistant Manager (286) , Jimmy Johns Delivery Driver/In-Shop (279) , Manager (264) , Driver (236) , In-shop (235) , Cashier (225) , Sandwich Maker (199) , InShop (187) , Crew Member (100) , Cashier, Sandwich Maker (86) , Shift Manager (82) , PIC (Person In Charge) (69)

What are the pros of working at Jimmy John's according to real employee reviews?

"Great people and always helpful & knowledgeable." ((in 437 reviews)); "you are providede with flexible hours and can often get a sub for you if you need a day or two off" ((in 420 reviews)); "Great coworker’s who work hard and always strive to reach one common goal of satisfying guests." ((in 262 reviews)); "Drivers make good money (no less than $10/hour after wage+tips) and the hours are not long." ((in 251 reviews)); "Fun Work Environment and Coworkers" ((in 215 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Jimmy John's according to real employee reviews?

"The pay is low and it's difficult to get raises or advance within the company." ((in 726 reviews)); "Poor management that lacks engagement and does not train you for your job nor does it explain rules in any way outside of the uniform." ((in 427 reviews)); "Bad managers and under staffer" ((in 257 reviews)); "No benefits what so ever besides a 10% discount but only 10 minutes before or after a shift." ((in 192 reviews)); "Delivery drivers make less than minimum wage but generally averaged out to $11/hour which isn't terrible." ((in 106 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Jimmy John's locations?

Chicago , Champaign , Milwaukee , Atlanta , Ann Arbor , Houston , Charlotte , Indianapolis , Grand Rapids , Saint Louis , Minneapolis , Orlando , Austin , Phoenix , Dallas , San Antonio , Cincinnati , New York , Seattle , Tallahassee , Denver , Louisville , Columbus , Los Angeles , Richmond , Madison , Omaha , East Lansing , Salt Lake City , Detroit

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Jimmy John's reviews

3.7

69% would recommend to a friend

(8,760 total reviews)

James North

73% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.6

Culture & values

3.4

Senior management

3.2

Career opportunities

3.0

Compensation and benefits

Jimmy John's has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 8,760 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Jimmy John's employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Restaurants & Food Service industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

9K reviews

3.0

Jun 11, 2012

Absurd expectations without proper compensation.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Delivery tips can be pretty substantial. Flexibility in hours with the option for generous time-off. Friendly franchise-owners and well-meaning management. Impossible performance standards make your next job seem much easier.

Cons

CEO encourages company-wide stinginess. (Minimal wages, no benefits, denial of full-time employment) Non-smokers are expected to work entire shifts without any breaks. Impossible performance standards enforced by all levels of management. Quality employees are made to compensate for the inferior work of indolent employees.

3.0

Jun 7, 2012

It's a good after-school job for teens, but it's not for adults

Cashier, sandwich maker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fun work environment Get to wear jeans to work 50% discount on sandwiches Lots of joking around when work is slow

Cons

Minimum wage - no exceptions! Shifts get cut short with "Hey, work's slow today and we don't need you. You can go home." Irregular paychecks for ^ that reason No praise for great work, but scolding for bad work Knives are way too sharp - I cut my fingers three times, one of which required stitches! Not a good job for an adult who NEEDS the money! I would suggest trying for a management position if you have a family to provide for. This job is best for high-schoolers who need a little money and something to do after school.

5.0

Jun 4, 2012

Awesome. Fun people Good tips

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I've only been here a couple months and it's already one of my favorite jobs. The people are fun to work with, you don't get less than minimum wage as a delivery driver and the management is very fair with scheduling and willing to work things out with you. There is also room to move up in the company. Scheduling works out so you can get enough hours and not be a zombie everyday. Very friendly environment and if you need help no one yells at you.

Cons

Very strict on speed even if you're new, but you get used to it. You also can't have any visible tattoos.

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