Emerging Restaurant Leader: Fast-Track to Store Leadership

7-Eleven; Colorado City (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Innovation

Operational excellence

Community impact

Job summary

7-Eleven is seeking an emerging leader to drive in-store Quick Serve Restaurant operations in a fast-paced retail environment. You will lead daily fresh food service, ensure health standards, coach a team, manage inventory and implement merchandising strategies to boost sales and integrity of store operations.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year in food service leadership, certification in safe food handling, strong communication, and the ability to use P&L data and POS systems to drive improvements.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of food service or QSR leadership experience.
• Local safe food handling certification.
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver excellent customer service.
• Ability to analyze store data and leverage store reports to drive improvements.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills.
• Proficient with POS systems and basic Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily fresh food service operations while ensuring compliance with health standards, company policies, and safety regulations to create an exceptional customer experience.
• Drive sales growth and profitability by managing food programs, analyzing financial data, controlling costs, and implementing innovative merchandising strategies.
• Own inventory management and vendor relationships, ensuring 100% in-stock efficiency on top-selling items and accurate order fulfillment.
• Build and develop a top-performing team through strategic recruiting, hands-on coaching, and creating a culture where team members excel and feel recognized.
• Oversee food preparation, quality standards, and equipment maintenance to deliver consistent excellence in every customer interaction.
• Create and manage work schedules, provide coverage as needed, and respond swiftly to any safety incidents or operational challenges.

Skills

Food service leadership

Team development

Customer service excellence

Communication skills

Operational oversight

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

7-Eleven is seeking an emerging leader to drive in-store Quick Serve Restaurant operations in a fast-paced retail environment. You will lead daily fresh food service, ensure health standards, coach a team, manage inventory and implement merchandising strategies to boost sales and integrity of store operations.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year in food service leadership, certification in safe food handling, strong communication, and the ability to use P&L data and POS systems to drive improvements.