Restaurant Leader (Manager) Trainee

7-Eleven; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

7-Eleven in Virginia Beach seeks emerging leaders to guide fast-paced food service operations and build high-performing teams. You will drive daily service, ensure health standards, and deliver an exceptional customer experience across in-store quick serve restaurant operations.

You will recruit, coach, and develop staff while maintaining safety, quality, and inventory controls. Strong communication and business mindset will help grow sales and improve profitability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 1+ year of food service or leadership experience.
• Locally required safe food handling certification.
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and POS systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily fresh food service operations while ensuring health standards, policies, and safety regulations.
• 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 recruiting and coaching.
• Oversee food preparation, quality standards, and equipment maintenance.
• Create work schedules and respond to safety incidents or operational challenges.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Coaching

Communication

P&L awareness

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.

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
• 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

Ready to make your mark?

Pay: $13.50 -$19.00 Hourly

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.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring.

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