Restaurant Leader (Manager) Trainee

7-Eleven•Hendersonville, TN

21d

About The Position

The Restaurant Leader (Manager) Trainee leads daily fresh food service operations in 7-Eleven's In-Store Quick Serve Restaurant operations. The role is responsible for maintaining health, company, and safety standards while delivering an exceptional customer experience. It manages food programs, sales and profitability, inventory, vendor relationships, team development, food preparation, quality, equipment maintenance, scheduling, and operational response.

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 track record of developing team members and delivering exceptional customer service.
Ability to use P&L statements and restaurant reports to identify opportunities and drive positive change.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to engage customers, coach employees, and work with vendors.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and point-of-sale systems.
Physical ability to stand, walk, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Lead daily fresh food service operations and ensure 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 to maintain 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 and provide coverage as needed.
Respond promptly to safety incidents and operational challenges.