Operations Manager – Daytime Schedule – Most Weekends Off
St. Louis Metro Area | $55,000–$60,000 + Retention Bonus + Performance Bonus + Health Insurance
Looking for a leadership role with predictable hours and real work-life balance?
Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop is hiring a General Operations Manager for one of our St. Louis area locations. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced retail, banking, grocery, warehouse, or food service leaders who want a stable environment with clear systems and expectations.
Why This Role Is Different:
- No late nights
- Most weekends off (as long as schedule is staffed)
- Closed New Year’s Day, Easter, July 4th, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
- Smaller team, hands-on leadership
- Performance-based bonus structure
- Health insurance
- Established national brand (170+ locations)
If you currently manage in retail, grocery, banking, or operations and are working nights, holidays, or unpredictable hours — this may be a step forward for you.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead and develop a small team
- Create and manage weekly schedules
- Maintain food quality and service standards
- Control labor and food costs
- Manage inventory and ordering
- Ensure a clean, organized, professional environment
- Be present and visible during peak hours
This is a hands-on leadership role. You will work alongside your team while also managing performance and profitability.
What We’re Looking For:
- 3+ years of leadership experience (retail, restaurant, grocery, warehouse, banking, or similar)
- Stable work history
- Strong scheduling and time management skills
- Comfortable using POS systems, email, and spreadsheets
- High accountability and reliability
- Ability to lead by example
Restaurant experience is helpful but not required. We value operational leadership and consistency above all.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to be on your feet for extended periods
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs when necessary
- Comfortable working in kitchen and prep environments
Capriotti’s was founded in 1976 and is known for whole roasted turkeys, premium meats and cheeses, and high-quality ingredients. We are a growing brand with strong operational systems and clear expectations.
If you’re looking for a stable leadership role with structured hours and real accountability, we’d like to speak with you.
Founded in 1976 in Wilmington, Delaware by siblings Lois and Alan Margolet, Capriotti’s was born from a desire to create something unique while honoring family heritage. To this day the whole roast turkeys, quality meats & cheeses, and fresh rolls and produce continue to impress our patrons and earn awards across the country.
Sharing Our Passion One Sandwich at a Time: Accomplishing the Capriotti’s mission begins and ends with you. You are the face of the company and will provide Uncompromising Standards of Quality and Service by ensuring Hot food is always served hot, cold food cold, all food fresh, in a clean environment, in full uniform with a smile.