In-Training General Manager: Lead Operations & Growth

Love's Travel Stops; Belleville (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

401(k) match up to 5%

Insurance after 30 days

Competitive pay

Career development

Quarterly bonus

Hiring immediately

Job summary

Love’s Travel Stops is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily operations across multiple areas, including store, fuel, and food service. The role emphasizes driving efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction within a team-focused environment.

The position requires prior management experience in retail or travel-stop settings, strong financial acumen, and the ability to manage diverse operations while maintaining safety and service standards.

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 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.

Job description

Love’s Travel Stops is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily operations across multiple areas, including store, fuel, and food service. The role emphasizes driving efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction within a team-focused environment.

The position requires prior management experience in retail or travel-stop settings, strong financial acumen, and the ability to manage diverse operations while maintaining safety and service standards.