Assistant Store Manager

T&J Travel Centers; Stanton (TX); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Clear standards and training

Family-style culture

Job summary

T&J Travel Centers in Stanton, Texas is seeking a front-of-house leader to ensure a fast, clean, and friendly environment. Responsibilities include leading the team, maintaining high cleanliness standards, managing cash procedures, and enhancing guest experiences. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to develop team members through coaching and feedback. Competitive salary of $19 to $22 per hour and opportunities for growth in a family-run culture are offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead and set pace for the team.
• Strong focus on guest relations and service.
• Experience in maintaining cleanliness standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift execution to ensure fast, clean, and friendly service.
• Manage guest experience and team performance through coaching.
• Run cash procedures accurately and with integrity.

Skills

Leadership

Guest experience

Cash management

Team coaching

Attention to cleanliness

Job description

About T&J Travel Centers

At T&J Travel Centers, we’re redefining what a travel center can be — a place where guests experience genuine hospitality, not just convenience. We combine craveable food, spotless facilities, and friendly local service that feels like home. We’re a fast-growing, family‑run company built on strong values and servant leadership. We’re looking for front‑of‑house leaders who run lean, lead humbly, clean relentlessly, care deeply, stay hungry, and help our teams deliver a consistent guest experience every shift.

Mission of the Role

Lead shift execution so our store runs fast, clean, and friendly — every hour of every day.

What You’ll Do

You’ll be the on‑shift leader for the front of house — responsible for pace, cleanliness, guest experience, cash discipline, and coaching your team.

Your Success Will Be Measured By How Well You

• Protect a fast checkout experience by shifting labor quickly and leading with urgency
• Maintain spotless store, restrooms, and outside areas throughout the shift
• Create a friendly, welcoming guest experience and help drive positive reviews
• Run accurate cash procedures with integrity and consistency
• Keep product recovered, faced, and presentable, and complete daily expired/damages pulls
• Coach your direct reports through consistent monthly 1:1s with documented follow‑up

What You Bring

• Leads humbly and holds the line — sets the pace, stays calm, and follows through
• Cares deeply — treats guests and teammates with real respect, especially when it’s busy
• Cleans relentlessly — notices the small stuff and fixes it without being asked
• Runs lean — uses labor wisely, keeps lines moving, and stays ahead of the rush
• Develops people — coaches, documents 1:1s, and raises the bar month after month

What You Can Expect

• A family‑style culture built on respect, teamwork, and humility
• Clear standards, training, and opportunities to grow into GM‑level leadership
• Competitive salary, performance bonuses, and recognition for excellence
• A clean, well‑supported, and high‑energy work environment

Our Values

Humble: We serve with gratitude and respect.

Hungry: We work hard, stay curious, and keep improving.

Smart: We treat people well and make thoughtful decisions.

The Pay Range For This Role Is

$19 - $22 per hour (Midland/Odessa)