Restaurant Manager Trainee

Circle K Stores•Oakland, FL

24d•Onsite

About The Position

The Restaurant Manager Trainee role prepares the candidate for a Restaurant Manager position. After a designated training period, the trainee may manage the day-to-day operations of a designated company-operated restaurant for up to 90 days, with partial or full responsibility for people, operations, and financial metrics. The position reports directly to the Restaurant District Manager. The role includes delivering guest service, hiring and training team members, maintaining the restaurant, overseeing food preparation and safety, managing operational and financial records, and completing administrative duties. The trainee is expected to promote the company’s values and maintain a safe, clean, and profitable restaurant. The company may assign other duties, and the job description may be revised. Employment is at will. Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer and states that it provides reasonable accommodations as required by applicable disability laws, unless doing so would cause undue hardship.

Requirements

Minimum of 1–2 years of restaurant management experience preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Valid state driver’s license required.
Open availability required.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to motivate, coach, and lead team members.
Acts with integrity and keeps commitments.
Positive attitude.
Conflict management skills.
Sense of urgency.
Leads by example.
Focuses on results while having fun.
Ability to work well with others or independently.
Frequently bend, twist at the waist, kneel, squat, stand, and walk.
Occasionally climb and descend ladders.
Tolerate extreme cold and hot temperatures and work around fryers, ovens, grills, coolers, freezers, sharp objects, and loud noises.
Reach, grasp, and manipulate objects with hands throughout the shift, including reaching overhead.
Frequently push, pull, lift, and carry up to 10 pounds; occasionally handle 50 pounds or more, including lifting from ground to overhead.

Nice To Haves

Serv Safe Manager certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent guest service in a fast and friendly manner; coach and correct team members as needed.
Recruit, interview, select, hire, and onboard employees for all positions.
Maintain a clean restaurant through cleaning and general housekeeping.
Delegate job responsibilities and shift duties, then follow up to ensure completion.
Establish production build-to levels and maintain the production management system.
Direct the team and ensure food is prepared and served according to Brand, Company, and health department regulations.
Supervise and coach team members on food preparation and production management guidelines.
Ensure team members receive ongoing training on Brand and Company standards.
Share relevant information and maintain the communication board.
Implement Brand campaigns and conduct new-product training.
Ensure product quality, food safety, and operational standards are met.
Monitor the accuracy of cash, sales, and inventory control records.
Communicate with the district manager as required.
Complete daily, weekly, and period paperwork, inventory counts, cash counts, truck orders, schedules, and other administrative duties as required.
Maintain a safe environment for team members and guests by following government laws and safety codes, and report facility issues to maintenance.
Complete incident reports in accordance with the 5-minute rule policy.
Take ownership of financial and operational metrics to support a profitable restaurant.
Conduct team member check-ins and provide positive feedback badges in Workday; use recognition to reinforce positive behavior and performance.
Apply progressive discipline to address performance deficiencies or failure to follow Company policies or regulatory requirements.
Demonstrate the Company values: One Team, Do the Right Thing, Takes Ownership, and Play to Win.