Assistant Plaza Director

Applegreen Group; Bloomfield (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading travel plaza operator as an Assistant Plaza Director, where you will manage operations to ensure exceptional service and profitability. Collaborate with a dedicated team to achieve performance targets while fostering an engaging work environment. Ideal candidates will have a background in retail or restaurant leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Flexible Schedules

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Education Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Meal Discount

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• 3+ years in restaurant or retail leadership required.
• Ability to manage change in a fast-paced environment.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing day-to-day operations of the travel plaza.
• Lead and develop teams to meet financial and performance targets.
• Handle customer inquiries and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Cost Control

Quality Standards

Problem Solving

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Payroll & Time Keeping Software

Inventory Management Software

Point-of-Sales Systems

Job description

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What We Do

At Applegreen, we

What We Do

At Applegreen, we Refresh Travelers on their Journey…. Applegreen USA 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

As the Assistant Plaza Director, you will assist the Plaza Director in managing the overall day-to-day operations and long-term profitability of a multi-million-dollar travel plaza located along a major highway. This position is charged with successfully collaborating with the Plaza Director to lead a dedicated team of associates and managers, to ensure our customers (travelers) receive fast and friendly service, and to sustainably achieve or exceed financial and performance targets.

• Assume full responsibility for the travel plaza in the absence of the Plaza Director.
• Lead the day-to-day activities of associates and plaza leadership to achieve or exceed targeted objectives around sales, speed of service, customer satisfaction, brand standards, and food quality & safety standards.
• Assist with monitoring progress towards targeted financial and performance objectives then support strategic changes to sustainably maximize performance and profitability.
• Ensure that each food and beverage concept within the plaza is adhering to the required brand standards.
• Contribute to an engaging work culture of continuous learning, information/skill sharing and professional development, by modeling behavior and maintaining a culture of accountability.
• Consistently recruit, develop, and retain strong teams to maintain appropriate staffing levels across the plaza.
• Support the supervision and management of plaza leadership to ensure they are meeting their individual goals, their business goals, and appropriately supervising & managing their direct reports.
• Ensure compliance with company policies & procedures along with local, state, & federal laws.
• Handle customer inquiries and complaints in a professional and timely manner
• Work collaboratively with a variety of support partners such as Brand Partners, Human Resources, Loss Prevention, Finance, and Facilities & Maintenance.
  
  

Essential Experience & Skills

• Utilize computerized software and systems such as Microsoft Suite, payroll & time keeping software, inventory management software, and various point-of-sales systems.
• Ability to operate in and navigate through ambiguity, drive clarity, and effectively manage change in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Possess a proven background in maintaining strong cost control and quality standards.
• ServSafe Certification Preferred
  
  

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education development (GED) equivalent
• 3+ years of proven success in restaurant or retail leadership
• Available to work a flexible on-site schedule approximately 50 hours per week including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Able to stand and walk for an extended period of time; frequently bend, twist, lift and carry at least 20 pounds.
• Occasionally attend meetings or travel to support other locations.
  
  

This is not an exhaustive list of all functions that may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. Additionally, the job responsibilities may change at any time as necessitated by business demands. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V), and Drug Free Workplace (DFW).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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