Assistant Manager
SubwayThe Breakroom Take
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About Subway
Subway is a fast food restaurant chain.
Job description from Subway
- Providing an excellent Guest experience
- Ensuring that great food is prepared & served
- Keeping our restaurants functional, clean and beautiful
- Controlling inventory
- Scheduling and supervising staff
- Maintaining standards of restaurant safety and security
- Being a team player
In addition to the role of a Shift Manager, key parts of your day to day will consist of:
- Managing a staff of 4-12 including assigning and evaluating work
- Assisting in the planning of special events and promotions in restaurant, coordinating any training needed to make events successful
- Assisting with product ordering and inventory as needed
As a Subway® Team Member, you'll have access to:
- Brand partnership discounts
- Scholarship Opportunities
- Opportunity to earn University course credits
- Hands on career experience in a restaurant business
PREREQUISITES
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Experience: Experience in a restaurant operation, preferably with supervisory experience.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Must be an excellent communicator with the ability to deal with all levels of team members. Computer knowledge is desirable.
Physical: Ability to work any area of the restaurant as needed and to operate computerized Point of Sale system/cash register. This position requires bending, standing and walking the entire workday. Must have the ability to lift 10 pounds frequently and up to 30 pounds occasionally.
*You will receive training on your roles and responsibilities
Full Time/Part Time and Day/Evening/Weekend Shift positions vary by location
What employees say
Pay
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Good
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Most people get paid breaks
Do assistant managers at Subway get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid break.
How we know this
67% of people say they get paid breaks.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
Good jobs pay you for your break time.
You should get paid for all the time you’re at work, even when you’re on break.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid sick leave
Does Subway give assistant managers paid sick leave?
No. Most people don’t get paid leave when they’re sick.
How we know this
87% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.
But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do assistant managers at Subway do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
38% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
You should be paid for all the work you do.
A good job pays you for every minute you spend working for your employer.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of work schedule
How far ahead of time do assistant managers find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
How we know this
- 87% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 7% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 7% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
We believe your workplace should tell you your schedule at least 4 weeks ahead of time.
You need to know when you’ll be working so you can plan your life and know how much money you’ll earn.
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Some people worry about their hours
Do assistant managers at Subway worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
48% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer should give you the hours you need each week.
You shouldn’t have to struggle or beg for work time.
Good
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Most people can choose their shifts
Do assistant managers at Subway get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get to choose which shifts they work.
How we know this
80% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for assistant managers at Subway to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
50% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
A good job works with your personal life.
It should be easy to change your schedule when you need to - both for emergencies and when you’re planning ahead.
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Can be hard to get time off
How easy is it for assistant managers to get time off at Subway?
Some people find it hard to get time off.
How we know this
48% of people report it’s hard to get time off.Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you use your vacation time when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a hassle to arrange.
Good
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Schedules don’t get changed at the last minute
Do Subway managers change assistant managers schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
How we know this
80% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
If your bosses keep changing your schedule at the last minute, that shows they aren’t planning well.
Good jobs don’t switch your hours around without warning.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it for assistant managers to take sick leave at Subway?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
67% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes.
You should be able to stay home when you need to get better.
A good job should make it easy to take sick time and have clear steps for letting them know you’re sick.
Good
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Most parents say it’s good
Is working as assistant managers at Subway good if you have caring responsibilities?
Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
85% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should understand when you need to take care of your kids or help sick family members. Your work should respect your family needs.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do assistant managers at Subway feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
75% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
Your boss should treat you with respect.
No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.
If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.
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Only some people get breaks without interruption
Do assistant managers at Subway get to take their breaks without interruption?
Only some people get breaks without interruption.
How we know this
47% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. You should be able to do what you want to and not get pulled off it early.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed out
Is it stressful for assistant managers to work at Subway?
Most people feel stressed out here.
How we know this
89% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel stressed all the time.
Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do assistant managers at Subway enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
41% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do assistant managers at Subway recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
58% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.
Good
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Most people get enough training
Do assistant managers get enough training when they start at Subway?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
80% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.
Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.
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Only some people get support to advance
Do assistant managers get support to advance at Subway?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
How we know this
In the last year, 36% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you grow, if you want to.
This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.
This helps you build skills and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Headquarters doesn't understand what's happening
Do assistant managers think Subway’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
73% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
In a good job, the people running the organisation should support the workers who do the hands-on work.
To do this well, they need to know what’s really happening at each location.
This is extra important when an organisation has many different sites.
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Only some people feel well informed by headquarters
Do assistant managers feel well informed about how Subway is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
54% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer shares news with all its workers.
You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.
Managers should keep you updated about what’s happening.
What Subway employees say about their job
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Best thing
A select few i work with and the atmosphere there
Worst thing
Most people dont do what are told and dont listen plus no one cleans
Sandwich artist at Subway, June 2025
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Best thing
People
Worst thing
Workers not doing what they are ask and the pay cause I do run 2 stores
Employee at Subway, June 2025
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