General Manager, New High-Volume Travel Center

Kent Kwik; Ardmore (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Relocation assistance (negotiable)

Field-coach-led training

Job summary

Kent Kwik in Ardmore, Tennessee is seeking an experienced General Manager to launch and run a brand-new, high-volume travel center. You will own operations across food service, convenience retail, fuel, and guest experience, building a strong team and a culture of accountability.

This hands-on leadership role requires a track record in food service or travel centers, outstanding team-building skills, and the ability to open a store from ground up.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in high-volume settings.
• Experience in travel centers, truck stops, or food service.
• Ability to manage cash, inventory, labor, and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Own launch and daily operations of a new travel center.
• Recruit, train, coach, and retain a strong team.
• Oversee food service, retail, fueling, and guest experience.
• Monitor sales, expenses, and profitability to meet targets.
• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and operational readiness.

Skills

Management experience

High-volume operation

Food-service leadership

Team building

Cash controls

Inventory management

Profitability

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Kent Kwik in Ardmore, Tennessee is seeking an experienced General Manager to launch and run a brand-new, high-volume travel center. You will own operations across food service, convenience retail, fuel, and guest experience, building a strong team and a culture of accountability.

This hands-on leadership role requires a track record in food service or travel centers, outstanding team-building skills, and the ability to open a store from ground up.