Fresh Food Manager - Retail

Love's Travel Stops; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) – 100% match up to 5%

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance first,

Quarterly Bonus Program

Hiring Immediately

Company funded tuition assistance

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Love's Travel Stops in Missouri is seeking a Fresh Food Manager to lead a busy kitchen, ensure safety, quality, and smooth operation on the floor. You will supervise staff, manage inventory, and collaborate with leadership to optimize sales and guest satisfaction.

Qualified candidates have 1+ years of management experience, a proven ability to train teams, and strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive pay package, benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of management experience
• Budgeting and P&L familiarity
• Supervising and training 5+ employees

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Computer skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

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.