Fresh Food Manager - Retail

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores•DeFuniak Springs, FL

About The Position

Fresh Food Managers lead staff and manage processes to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the fresh kitchen. The role focuses on enhancing sales and customer satisfaction in a dynamic team environment. The manager helps maintain a safe, clean, and well-maintained kitchen; oversees food preparation, ordering, stocking, inventory, task completion, scheduling, and reporting; and works alongside team members to prepare and package products. The position also uses financial reporting, including profit and loss statements, to inform business changes and capitalize on opportunities, and collaborates with leadership on talent acquisition.

Requirements

At least 1 year of 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.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a focus on customer satisfaction.
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with attention to detail.
Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to frequently lift or move items weighing 50 pounds or more.
Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

Ensure a safe, clean, and well-maintained kitchen and adherence to 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 in a timely manner to meet customer service expectations.
Use financial reporting, including profit and loss statements, to inform business changes and capitalize on opportunities.
Collaborate with leadership on talent acquisition.