Restaurant Leader: Build Teams, Drive Growth

7-ELEVEN; Lockport (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

7-Eleven Inc. in Lockport, IL is seeking an emerging leader to oversee in-store Quick Serve Restaurant operations.

You will lead daily fresh food service, ensure health standards, drive sales, and manage inventory while building a top-performing team. The role requires 1+ year in food service leadership, a valid food handler certification, strong coaching and communication skills, and comfort with P&L and store reporting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of food service, QSR, or casual fast food prep leadership experience.
• Locally required safe food handling certification to be obtained/maintained.
• Strong leadership with track record of developing teams and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily fresh food service operations while ensuring health standards, policies, and safety.
• Drive sales growth and profitability by managing food programs and controlling costs.
• Own inventory management and vendor relationships with accurate order fulfillment.
• Build and develop a top-performing team through coaching and recognition.
• Oversee food preparation, quality standards, and equipment maintenance.
• Create and manage work schedules; provide coverage; respond to safety incidents.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

P&L / Financial acumen

Communication

Coaching

POS systems

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

POS Systems

MS Office

Job description

7-Eleven Inc. in Lockport, IL is seeking an emerging leader to oversee in-store Quick Serve Restaurant operations.

You will lead daily fresh food service, ensure health standards, drive sales, and manage inventory while building a top-performing team. The role requires 1+ year in food service leadership, a valid food handler certification, strong coaching and communication skills, and comfort with P&L and store reporting.