Future General Manager - Operations Leader

Love's Travel Stops; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

401(k) match up to 5%

Health insurance after 30 days

Competitive pay

Career development

Quarterly bonus program

Hiring immediately

Job summary

Love's Travel Stops is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily operations across multiple areas including retail, fuel, and foodservice. You will lead a team, manage processes, and execute strategies to grow sales while ensuring quality and customer satisfaction.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of retail management with experience in budgeting and P&L, strong leadership, and excellent communication. This role offers competitive pay, benefits after 30 days, and opportunities for career

Qualifications

• 2+ years in retail, travel stop or c-store, big box, grocery, or department store management.
• 2+ years managing operations with an annual sales volume of $2+ million.
• 2+ years affecting and deciphering budgets and P&L statements.
• 2+ years supervising and training 5-10+ employees.
• Intermediate level computer skills including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on responsibility of multiple business operations up to and potentially including retail store, fuel, restaurant, fresh kitchen, and truck care.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and well-maintained facility through restroom and shower cleanliness, facilities, equipment maintenance, and safety checks.
• Drive sales of products and services through efficient ordering, stocking, inventory management, and merchandising standards.
• Assist the General Manager with proper task execution and completion, schedule and cash integrity, and complete daily, weekly, and monthly reporting.
• Understand financial reporting to include analyzing profit and loss statements and affecting change to capture and capitalize on opportunities.
• Collaborate with managers in the efforts of talent acquisition.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

P&L Analysis

Staff Development

Customer Service

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Love's Travel Stops is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily operations across multiple areas including retail, fuel, and foodservice. You will lead a team, manage processes, and execute strategies to grow sales while ensuring quality and customer satisfaction.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of retail management with experience in budgeting and P&L, strong leadership, and excellent communication. This role offers competitive pay, benefits after 30 days, and opportunities for career