Restaurant Leader (Manager) Trainee

7‑Eleven • Chattanooga, TN

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About The Position

The Restaurant Leader (Manager) Trainee leads daily fresh food service operations in a retail environment, with a focus on customer experience, compliance, sales, profitability, inventory, and team development. The role oversees food preparation and quality, equipment maintenance, scheduling, and responses to safety incidents or operational challenges. It also manages food programs, financial analysis, vendor relationships, and merchandising strategies to support effective restaurant operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of food service, QSR, or casual fast food preparation leadership experience.
• Obtain and maintain locally required safe food handling certification.
• Strong leadership abilities and a record of developing team members and delivering exceptional customer service.
• Business mindset and ability to use P&L statements and restaurant reports to identify opportunities and drive positive change.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage customers, coach employees, and partner with vendors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and point-of-sale systems.
• Ability to stand, walk, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily fresh food service operations while ensuring compliance with health standards, company policies, and safety regulations.
• Drive sales growth and profitability by managing food programs, analyzing financial data, controlling costs, and implementing merchandising strategies.
• Manage inventory and vendor relationships, maintaining in-stock efficiency on top-selling items and accurate order fulfillment.
• Recruit, coach, and develop team members and foster a culture where employees excel and feel recognized.
• Oversee food preparation, quality standards, and equipment maintenance.
• Create and manage work schedules, provide coverage as needed, and respond to safety incidents and operational challenges.

Benefits

• Professional development in a supportive environment.
• Opportunity to shape restaurant culture and make a visible impact on daily operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED