Restaurant Leader (Manager) Trainee
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 ensures compliance with health standards, company policies, and safety regulations while delivering an exceptional customer experience. It also supports sales growth and profitability through food program management, financial analysis, cost control, and merchandising. The position manages inventory and vendor relationships, develops team members through recruiting and coaching, and oversees food preparation, quality standards, and equipment maintenance. The Restaurant Leader creates work schedules, provides coverage as needed, and responds to safety incidents and operational challenges.
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, including the ability to engage customers, coach employees, and work with vendors.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and point-of-sale systems.
- Physical ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 pounds, and to work in a dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily fresh food service operations and ensure compliance with health standards, company policies, and safety regulations.
- Manage food programs, analyze financial data, control costs, and implement merchandising strategies to drive sales growth and profitability.
- Manage inventory and vendor relationships, maintaining in-stock availability of 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
