Assistant Deli/Food Service Manager

Buc-ee's Gallaway LLC; Gallaway (TN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

3 weeks PTO

401k 100% match

Job summary

Buc-ee's Gallaway LLC is seeking an Assistant Food Service Manager for our Gallaway, TN location. The role supports daily operations, ensuring a clean, friendly, and in-stock experience while managing staff and food service offerings.

The position requires leadership in a fast-paced retail/food service setting, with a focus on customer service, compliance, and teamwork. Weekend and holiday work, plus potential relocation, may apply.

Qualifications

• Restaurant, retail or management experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant Food Service experience preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel & Outlook) and POS devices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of operating the department.
• Manage food offerings (Jerky, Smoked meats, Sausage, BBQ, Bakery, Sandwiches, Grab-and-Go).
• Resolve customer issues quickly in a friendly and professional manner.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws in foodservice and employment matters.
• Oversee safety and use of kitchen equipment.
• Lead and develop food service employees and maintain quality reports.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

MS Office

Excel

Outlook

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Tools

POS systems

Kiosks

Printers

Touch screens

Job description

Overview

$37.00 * Medical * Dental * Vision * 3 Weeks Paid Time Off * 401k 100% Match up to 6% Buc-ee's Is Coming to Gallaway TN Opening Fall 2027!

We are looking for Retail and Food Service Management Now! If you have experience in high volume, fast paced restaurants, and loved every minute of it, Buc-ee's is the place for you! We are looking for managers whose talents include enthusiasm, a people-focused management style, and attention to detail.

The Assistant Food Service Manager is responsible for assisting with every aspect of operating the department with an awareness and commitment to the company’s three pillars of Clean, Friendly, and In Stock. Along with a passionate commitment to customer service, every Assistant Food Service Manager must also use their time to develop employees while ensuring the department maintains the highest industry standards.

Essential Job Functions

• $37 / hour Perform duties and responsibilities of the Food Service Manager in their absence or upon their discretion
• Manage the product offerings which includes but is not limited to: Jerky, Smoked Meats, Sausage, BBQ, Bakery, Sandwiches, Grab and Go, Tacos, Burritos, Hot Dogs
• Solve customer issues quickly in a friendly and professional manner
• Understand and apply federal, state, and local laws in regards to foodservice and general employment matters
• Ensure proper use of a wide variety of kitchen equipment and appliances to include, but not limited to, floor mixer, slicers, ovens, sharp knives, and fryers
• Manage food service employees, protect quality, and provide customer service
• Assure accurate completion of various foodservice operating reports
• Assure safety rules and regulations are implemented and followed
• Professionally interact team members and customers
• Employee must be able to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

Position Requirements

• Restaurant, retail or management experience preferred
• Bachelor degree preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant Food Service experience preferred
• Proficiency in food planning and preparation, sanitation, and food handling preferred
• Proficient skill level in MS office which includes but not limited to Excel & Outlook
• Experienced in various POS and transaction devices such as, Kiosks, Printers, Tickets, Touch Screens
• Acquire and maintain food service certifications
• May require relocation
• Work weekends and holidays
• Work a rotating schedule that may alternate between day and night
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Prolonged walking or standing for 8 hours or more
• Frequent bending, climbing, stooping, crouching, reaching, balancing, pushing, pulling (e.g. ice cart with 50 or more 20lb. bags of ice, and lifting product or material weighing 40 lbs. or more)

Joining our team puts you on a path where opportunity for advancement is available. Buc-ee's, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We aren’t just a job – we are your career destination and the first steps of your career journey start here. Whether your path is corporate or retail, or you’re not sure, step inside to see a culture that is both committed and inspiring.

What we are looking for

We are looking for passionate, dedicated and determined, customer focused people to join our team! Ever since our inception in 1982, we have been committed to providing a clean, friendly, and in stock experience for our customers. Regardless of where you may find us, if the store is big or small, near or far, the mission remains the same.