Assistant General Manager — Lead Store Ops & Team Growth

Applegreen Travel Plazas; Carteret (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedules

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Earned Wage Access – Pay on Demand

Education Assistance

Meal Discount

Pet Insurance

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Applegreen USA Welcome Centers Central Services is seeking an Assistant General Manager in New Jersey to support the General Manager in daily store operations. The role offers hands-on management experience and the chance to develop strong judgment and discretion skills in a fast-paced retail environment.

The position emphasizes leadership, coaching, and maintaining brand standards while ensuring customer satisfaction and smooth shift transitions across multiple duties.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and management experience.
• Excellent customer service and communication abilities.
• Ability to motivate a team and manage shifts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver performance feedback, set goals, and communicate objectives.
• Supervise daily store operations and coaching of shift supervisors.
• Fill in for the general manager when needed.
• Motivate staff and maintain morale during challenging times.
• Exercise strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Address issues promptly and ensure policy compliance.
• Maintain brand standards and store procedures across operations.
• Ensure cash handling accuracy and daily reporting compliance.
• Resolve customer needs and foster long-term relationships.
• Conduct spot inventories and verify inventory accuracy.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Team motivation

Food safety basics

Inventory management

Job description

Applegreen USA Welcome Centers Central Services is seeking an Assistant General Manager in New Jersey to support the General Manager in daily store operations. The role offers hands-on management experience and the chance to develop strong judgment and discretion skills in a fast-paced retail environment.

The position emphasizes leadership, coaching, and maintaining brand standards while ensuring customer satisfaction and smooth shift transitions across multiple duties.