Restaurant Leader (Manager) Trainee

7 Eleven; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Community impact

Professional development

Competitive pay

Store employee benefits

Job summary

7-Eleven in Tyler, Texas is seeking a Store Manager to lead daily fresh food service operations, ensure health standards, and deliver an exceptional customer experience.

You will drive sales, manage inventory and vendor relationships, build a top-performing team, and oversee food preparation and equipment maintenance to ensure consistent excellence in every customer interaction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of food service leadership experience in QSR or casual fast food preferred.
• Strong leadership and customer service track record.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily fresh food service operations and ensure health standards and safety compliance.
• Drive sales and profitability through food programs, cost control, and merchandising initiatives.
• Own inventory management and vendor relationships for in-stock efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

P&L analysis

Merchandising

Team development

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS 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.

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


• Work alongside passionate teams dedicated to delivering quality food service and memorable customer experiences


• Enjoy the opportunity to shape restaurant culture and make a visible impact on daily operations

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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