Restaurant Leader (Manager) Trainee

7-Eleven, Inc; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development opportunities

Innovation and community impact

Job summary

7-Eleven, Inc. is seeking an emerging leader to drive in-store Quick Serve Restaurant operations in Ocala, FL. You will guide daily food service, ensure regulatory compliance, and develop a high-performing team to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

The role emphasizes leadership, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration with vendors and store leadership to sustain 7-Eleven's standard of excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year in food service, QSR, or casual fast food leadership experience.
• Strong leadership and customer service skills.
• Ability to analyze P&L statements and restaurant reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to coach and partner with vendors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and POS systems; able to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily fresh food service operations with health, safety, and policy compliance.
• Drive sales and profitability through food programs and merchandising.
• Own inventory management and vendor relationships for top-selling items.
• Recruit and coach team; build a high-performing culture.
• Oversee food prep, quality standards, and equipment maintenance.
• Create and manage work schedules; provide coverage and handle incidents.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Customer service excellence

People development

Financial acumen

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Point-of-sale systems

Job description

7-Eleven is an iconic family of brands with over 86,000 locations, surpassing every retailer in the world.We revolutionize convenience, restaurants and fuel through cutting edge innovation — working hard to be the customer's first choice. 7-Eleven empowers our employees to 'activate awesome' and make a meaningful impact in their stores and communities every day.If you're ready to grow, lead and make a difference, come join our team and help shape the future of convenience.

Are you a passionate food service professional who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment? Do you love building high-performing teams while driving operational excellence? We're looking for emerging leaders ready to take the next step in their career journey and make a real impact across In-Store Quick Serve Restaurant operations.

What You'll Do:

• Lead daily fresh food service operations while ensuring compliance with health standards, company policies, and safety regulations to create an exceptional customer experience

• Drive sales growth and profitability by managing food programs, analyzing financial data, controlling costs, and implementing innovative merchandising strategies

• Own inventory management and vendor relationships, ensuring 100% in-stock efficiency on top-selling items and accurate order fulfillment

• Build and develop a top-performing team through strategic recruiting, hands‑on coaching, and creating a culture where team members excel and feel recognized

• Oversee food preparation, quality standards, and equipment maintenance to deliver consistent excellence in every customer interaction

• Create and manage work schedules, provide coverage as needed, and respond swiftly to any safety incidents or operational challenges

What You Bring:

• High school diploma or GED with 1+ year of food service, QSR, or casual fast food prep leadership experience

• Successfully obtain and maintain locally required safe food handling certification

• Strong leadership abilities with a proven track record of developing team members and delivering exceptional customer service

• Business mindset with the ability to leverage P&L statements and restaurant reports to identify opportunities and drive positive change

• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal with the confidence to engage customers, coach employees, and partner with vendors

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and point-of-sale systems, plus the physical ability to stand, walk, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in a dynamic environment

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Play a key role in a company that values innovation, operational excellence, and community impact

• Grow your leadership skills in a supportive environment that invests in your professional development

If an hourly or salary range is included in this ad it represents the range 7-Eleven in good faith believes is the range of compensation for this role at the time of this posting. The Company may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in this state. This range may be modified in the future. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, long-term incentive compensation, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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