Operations Leader in Training

Love's Travel Stops; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Scheduling

401(k) – 100% 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 lead daily operations across multiple functions including retail, fuel, and food service. You will oversee teams, ensure safety and cleanliness, and drive efficiency to improve sales and customer satisfaction.

The role requires 2+ years in retail or equivalent, budget and P&L experience, and the ability to manage 5-10+ staff. Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills are essential.

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.

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

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Love’s Travel Stops is seeking an Operations Manager to lead daily operations across multiple functions including retail, fuel, and food service. You will oversee teams, ensure safety and cleanliness, and drive efficiency to improve sales and customer satisfaction.

The role requires 2+ years in retail or equivalent, budget and P&L experience, and the ability to manage 5-10+ staff. Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills are essential.