District Manager - Food Service

Stinker Stores, Inc.•Boise, ID

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The District Manager – Food Service is the mastermind behind keeping our food and beverage game strong across multiple stores- meaning profitable, compliant, and mouthwateringly good. If making operations run smoother than melted butter sounds like your kind of challenge, this gig’s for you! About Stinker Founded in 1936, Stinker is everyone’s first choice for work, convenience, food, family, and fun! Located across Idaho, Colorado, and Wyoming, Stinker is a family-owned, people-focused convenience leader. Led by our Skunktastik Mascot, Polecat Pete, Stinker’s purpose is to make our world a better place by being a bright spot in the lives we touch- one employee, one customer, and one community at a time. Plus, we don't take ourselves too seriously- come on, we have a skunk as a mascot! We look for opportunities to have fun each day and ensure we make decisions that put our people first. Now, what's in it for you when you join Pete’s Posse? Well, not only do you get to work with an amazing crew, but you also get a whole bunch of perks that makes life smell even sweeter. We're all about taking care of our people, and here’s how we do it: Competitive Pay with merit-based raises, and profit sharing twice a year- because when the company does well, we celebrate with you! Access to the DailyPay app- so you can access your hard-earned cash whenever life strikes, in advance of regular paydays. 6 paid holidays a year, and if you do work on a holiday, you get time and half as a thank you! Paid Time Off (PTO) that grows with your tenure, so the longer you’re with us, the more time you get to relax! Referral Rewards-you can earn cash by referring friends to join the Stinker team, if your friend gets hired! Your friends get a great job, and you get a sweet reward! Health Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and options for a Health Savings Account (HSA) to help you save for healthcare costs or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical and dependent care expenses, as well as accident coverage and optional life insurance. Free Virtual Medical Services through Teladoc, so you can handle minor health issues from the comfort of your home. 401(k) with a skunktastic annual company match that grows with your tenure, because we want to help you build a secure future! Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to help you with life’s challenges- whether it’s managing stress, tackling financial issues, or navigating legal questions, the EAP provides support. So, are you ready to join a fun, growing company that values not just customers and the community, but our team members who make it all possible? At Stinker, we don’t just want you to have a job- we want you to have a career where you thrive, have fun, and grow with us. Because when you succeed, we all succeed!

Requirements

Associates degree in a related field or equivalent work experience preferred.
Minimum of 5+ years multi-unit management experience, convenience store experience preferred.
Must consent to and pass a background check, as well as Motor Vehicle Report.
Have a valid driver’s license and a passion for sightseeing, as there will be 60% travel between multiple Stinker locations.
We don’t expect you to be a tech guru (we have a whole department for that!), but you’ll need to be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and basic computer operation.
You don’t need to be an Olympic athlete, but you do need to be able to balance on a step stool or step ladder, lift up to 50 lbs., and work from floor to eye level.
Able to work in a cooler at an average temperature of 32 degrees (hey, at least it’s not Antarctica).

Nice To Haves

Solution focused thinking- You get 5 minutes to complain, then we kick tail!
Communicates clearly and effectively across the district and with various corporate departments, whether you're rallying the troops during a store visit or sending an email that (hopefully) gets read.
Effective time management and attention to detail- there are a lot of moving pieces and skunks headed in every direction!
Act as an agent for change; being flexible and patient, open to suggestions, and a keen eye for opportunities to improve processes.

Responsibilities

Keep our food game strong, overseeing store level food performance, ensuring profitability through effective management of sales, costs, and waste.
Crunch numbers on food service financials and turn them into performance gold- because spreadsheets are just recipes for success (with fewer calories).
Guide and support Store and Food Managers in hitting food goals, sales targets, KPIs, and food and health code standards across all locations- basically making sure every store serves success (and not citations) by following our food program playbook to perfection.
Lead a “Train the Trainer” program for food service production and procedures, because teaching others to make great food (and follow the rules) is the secret sauce to turning good employees into legendary food champions.
Hit the road for regular store visits, approximately 60% travel time, to evaluate food execution, merchandising, training, operational support, and adherence to brand standards. You’ll log plenty of windshield time, so queue up your best playlists- this role comes with a front-row seat to the open road!
Keep an eagle eye on food safety and compliance- because every sandwich, slice, and snack should be delicious and up to code. Nobody likes a side of “oops”.
Team up with operations, maintenance, category management, and other partners to keep the food program running smoother than melted butter- driving innovation and making sure our brand shows up deliciously in every state we serve.
Stay on top of all food service tech and tools. Ex. DCG, Avery, PDI, Sure Program, Taiga, Sysco Shop, Edward Don, Toast, XtraChef. Basically, if it runs our food program, you should probably know about it.