Fresh Food Manager - Retail

Socket.dev; Aurora (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

401(k) match

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Competitive pay

Career development

Bonus program

Hiring immediately

Job summary

Love's Travel Stops is seeking a Fresh Food Manager to lead the kitchen team and ensure smooth, safe, and efficient operation. You will oversee staff, manage processes to boost sales, and promote exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes talent development, inventory control, and adherence to food safety standards, with a dynamic culture that values growth and teamwork. Equal opportunity employer; veterans encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Must have management experience and ability to supervise staff.
• Experience handling budgets and P&L statements is preferred.
• Proven ability to recruit, train, and develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean, and well‑maintained kitchen with proper food safety procedures.
• Drive product sales through efficient ordering, stocking, inventory, and prep.
• Oversee task execution, schedules, and daily/weekly/monthly reporting.
• Prepare and package products to meet customer service expectations.
• Understand financial reporting and act on profitability opportunities.
• Collaborate with leadership on talent acquisition and staffing.

Skills

Management experience

Budget/P&L understanding

Supervising and training 5+ employees

Communication skills

Multitasking and organization

Basic computer skills (MS Office)

Physical capability (lift 50+ lbs)

Background check and drug screen

Education

1+ years in management (experience)

Job description

Benefits:

• Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Scheduling
• 401(k) – 100% match up to 5%
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance first of the month after 30-days
• Competitive Pay
• Career Development
• Quarterly Bonus Program
• Hiring Immediately

Welcome to Love’s!

Fresh Food Managers play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our fresh kitchen. You will be leading a staff in managing processes to enhance sales and customer satisfaction. With opportunity as our greatest benefit and a dynamic team environment, this role is ideal for individuals passionate about the food industry and ready to make a difference.

Job Functions:

• Ensure a safe, clean, and well-maintained kitchen, along with adherence to proper food safety procedures
• Drive sales of products and services through efficient ordering, stocking, inventory management, and food preparation
• Oversee proper task execution and completion, maintain schedule integrity, and complete daily, weekly, and monthly reporting
• Work alongside team members to prepare and package products in a timely manner to maximize customer service expectations
• Understand financial reporting which includes profit and loss statements to affect business changes and capitalize on opportunities
• Collaborate with leadership in the efforts of talent acquisition

Experience:

• 1+ years management experience
• 1+ years affecting and deciphering budgets and P&L statements
• 1+ years supervising and training 5 or more employees

Skills and Demands:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer satisfaction focus.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with attention to detail.
• Intermediate level computer skills including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and Exce.
• Frequent lifting/moving of items over 50 pounds or more.
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Our Culture:

Fueling customers' journeys since 1964, innovation leads the way for this family-owned and operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City. With nearly 40,000 team members, travel stops are the core business along with products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, traveling public, RVers, alternative energy and wholesale fuel customers. Giving back to communities and an inclusive workplace are hallmarks of the award-winning culture.

Love's is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans encouraged to apply.