Restaurant Leader (Manager) Trainee
About The Position
The Restaurant Leader (Manager) Trainee leads daily fresh food service operations within 7-Eleven’s In-Store Quick Serve Restaurant operations. The role focuses on delivering an exceptional customer experience while meeting health, safety, and company standards; driving sales and profitability; and maintaining effective inventory, vendor, staffing, and equipment practices. The trainee recruits, coaches, and develops team members, manages work schedules and coverage, and responds to safety incidents and operational challenges. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of food service, QSR, or casual fast-food preparation leadership experience, and the ability to obtain and maintain locally required safe food handling certification.
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.
- 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 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 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, aiming for 100% 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.
- Deliver an exceptional customer experience through consistent food-service quality.
Benefits
- Professional development in a supportive environment.
- Opportunity to shape restaurant culture and have a visible impact on daily operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
