Assistant General Manager - Retail C-Store

applegreen; Parker (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedules

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401 (k) with Company Match

Earned Wage Access – Pay on Demand

Education Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Meal Discount

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Applegreen USA in Parker, CO seeks an Assistant General Manager to support the General Manager in daily operations of a busy travel plaza, ensuring smooth service and strong guest experience. You will lead shift teams, coach staff, manage cash handling and inventory, uphold brand standards, and drive safety and compliance across foodservice operations.

Join a people-focused team offering flexible schedules, competitive benefits, and opportunities to develop operations leadership in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in quick service restaurant management.
• Proven leadership and ability to motivate a team.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Flexible schedule and willingness to lift up to 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver performance feedback and set goals for the team.
• Supervise non-management staff and assign daily tasks.
• Step in for GM when needed and maintain store performance.
• Motivate staff during low morale and drive brand standards.
• Ensure policies are followed and brand standards maintained.
• Oversee cash handling and daily reporting.
• Resolve customer issues and build positive relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Team motivation

Flexibility

People development

QSR mgmt exp

Job description

Assistant General Manager

At Applegreen, we Refresh Travelers on their Journey… ApplegreenUSA operates over 80 travel plazas across the Northeast and Midwest that provide convenience, comfort, retail, and an extensive range of delicious food options such as Auntie Anne’s, Burger King, Chick‑fil‑A, Cinnabon, Dunkin Donuts, Panda Express, Panera, Popeyes, Pret, Shake Shack, Starbucks, and many more.

Our Core Values

Our Core Values are what we stand for. They guide and motivate our attitudes and behaviors to our customers, our suppliers, our business partners, and each other.

• Our customers and communities are at the heart of everything we do.
• We value and develop our people.
• We are driven by pace, passion and performance.
• We seek opportunities and embrace change.

Benefits

• Flexible Schedules
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401 (k) with Company Match
• Earned Wage Access – Pay on Demand
• Education Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Meal Discount
• Pet Insurance

What You’ll Do

The Assistant General Manager helps the General Manager to ensure that day‑to‑day business operations run smoothly. This position provides an opportunity for entry‑level managers to learn important management skills and practice judgment and discretion skills.

ROLE PRIORITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for confidently delivering performance feedback, set goals, foster teamwork, and clearly communicate business objectives.
• Ensure the day‑to‑day supervision of non‑management associates, assigning specified work, focusing on store level operation performance, coaching, and developing shifts supervisors.
• Must be able to competently perform duties in the absence of the general manager.
• Motivate and positively influence staff, especially during times of low morale.
• Strong Leadership and organizational skills
• Addressing issues in a timely fashion

• Ensuring company policies and procedures are followed.
• Maintains an awareness of all applicable brand standards and all procedures and protocols to maximize brand/landlord/labor relations.
• Ensures that the restaurant always looks clean, inviting, and adheres to brand standards.
• Ensures cash management is accurate and processed daily, reports are delivered as per company directives.
• Address customer needs and resolve issues, ensuring positive and long‑term customer relationships.
• Ensures inventory data is correct by performing spot inventory counts and checks.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Passionate about helping people learn and grow the business.
• Strong leadership and management skills with proven ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Excellent customer service abilities and positive attitude
• Excellent verbal and communication skills with a sharp business acumen
• 2* Years experience in quick service restaurant or similar management operations
• Flexible and open work schedule
• Basic food safety understanding and practice.
• Ability and willingness to lift/push objects weighing over 30 Lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V), and Drug Free Workplace (DFW).