Fresh Food Manager - Retail

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores•Tuscola, IL

About The Position

At Love’s, Fresh Food Managers help ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the fresh kitchen. They lead staff and manage processes that support sales and customer satisfaction. The role involves maintaining food safety and kitchen standards, overseeing ordering and inventory, coordinating food preparation and packaging, and handling operational reporting. Fresh Food Managers also use financial reporting to identify business changes and opportunities and collaborate with leadership on talent acquisition.

Requirements

At least 1 year of food management experience.
At least 1 year of experience affecting and deciphering budgets and profit and loss statements.
At least 1 year of experience supervising and training 5 or more employees.
Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check; additional screening may include a motor vehicle check and/or DOT physical.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on customer satisfaction.
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with attention to detail.
Ability to use various computer programs, systems, and technology tools as part of daily operations.
Ability to talk, hear, move around, lift up to 50 pounds, and see clearly to perform job duties.

Responsibilities

Ensure the kitchen is safe, clean, and well-maintained, and follow proper food safety procedures.
Drive sales through efficient ordering, stocking, inventory management, and food preparation.
Oversee task execution and completion, maintain schedule integrity, and complete daily, weekly, and monthly reporting.
Work with team members to prepare and package products promptly to meet customer service expectations.
Understand financial reporting, including profit and loss statements, to inform business changes and identify opportunities.
Collaborate with leadership on talent acquisition.