Depot General Manager - Oil Distribution & Team Growth

Restaurant Technologies

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 125,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Restaurant Technologies is seeking a General Manager I at our Melville depot to lead the hourly workforce and depot operations, driving service excellence for 800+ customers. This role requires strong leadership, safety focus, DOT compliance, and the ability to manage fleet performance and KPIs while coaching teams.

The GM will report to the Operations Manager as appropriate and collaborate to achieve financial and operational goals.

Qualifications

Operations experience required, 1+ year strongly preferred.
Management experience required, 1+ year strongly preferred.
Strong leadership and team motivation skills.
Ability to coach, resolve conflicts, and develop employees.
Proven track record in achieving financial and operational results.
Excellent interpersonal communication across levels.

Responsibilities

Effectively manage team engagement and performance.
Monitor KPIs: retention, open positions, daily work schedules, and engagement scores to drive team effectiveness.
Provide regular feedback, celebrate successes, and ensure team engagement to drive continuous improvement.
Foster a safety-first culture by implementing and enforcing safety policies, training, procedures, and regulations, in compliance with OSHA standards.
Actively coach and mentor team members to enhance their safety awareness and driving skills daily.
Oversee fleet performance and maintenance to enhance productivity.
Ensure drivers complete pre- and post-trip inspections and foster relationships with maintenance providers.
Monitor KPIs like fleet downtime, vehicle uptime, and preventative maintenance.
Ensure adherence to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, including hours of service and driver qualifications.
Review compliance metrics regularly, coach drivers using Samsara, and promote a positive team environment for continuous improvement.
Manage new installations: Oversee the installation of Oil Management system at customer sites to drive company growth and revenue generation.
Monitor key performance indicators to ensure all equipment functions properly.
Ensure service excellence: Oversee the performance and functionality of RT equipment to meet customer needs.
Drive KPI achievement through effective staffing, coaching, and leadership, and develop action plans to address performance gaps.
Manage oil distribution: Oversee the delivery of fresh cooking oil and collection of used cooking oil to maintain high service levels and support customer growth.
Monitor key performance indicators for efficiency.
Manage inventory accuracy: Ensure accurate inventory management at the depot level by overseeing material transactions, including receiving, shipments, transfers, and verifications for oil routes and installations/services.
Ensure depot HACCP compliance: Oversee the implementation and adherence to HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) standards to ensure food safety throughout the depot.
Monitor key performance indicators, ensure all employees are trained and understand FDA regulatory requirements, and maintain cleanliness for inspection readiness.
Oversee and analyze all aspects of depot operating expenses to ensure alignment with budgetary goals and financial forecasts, identifying areas for cost-saving opportunities without compromising service quality or operational efficiency.
Prepare, monitor, and report on Profit and Loss (P&L) statements regularly, ensuring an accurate representation of the depot’s financial health.