Restaurant Leadership Trainee: Fast-Track to Impact

7-Eleven, Inc; Elgin (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

7-Eleven, Inc. is seeking emerging leaders to drive In-Store Quick Serve Restaurant operations in a fast-paced retail environment.

You will build high-performing teams while optimizing operations and maintaining exceptional customer experiences. The role requires a high school diploma or GED with 1+ year of food service leadership, a safe food handling certification, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to use P&L data and POS systems.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of food service, QSR, or casual fast food prep leadership experience.
• Local safety certification for food handling.
• Strong leadership with a track record of developing teams and delivering customer service.
• Ability to use restaurant reports and P&L data to drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily fresh food service operations while ensuring health standards and safety.
• Manage food programs, analyze financial data, control costs, and implement merchandising strategies.
• Own inventory management and vendor relationships for top-selling items and accurate orders.
• Recruit, coach, and develop a high-performing team and recognize performance.
• Oversee food preparation, quality standards, and equipment maintenance for consistency.
• Create and manage work schedules and respond to safety incidents or operational challenges.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

P&L understanding

Vendor relationships

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

POS systems

Job description

7-Eleven, Inc. is seeking emerging leaders to drive In-Store Quick Serve Restaurant operations in a fast-paced retail environment.

You will build high-performing teams while optimizing operations and maintaining exceptional customer experiences. The role requires a high school diploma or GED with 1+ year of food service leadership, a safe food handling certification, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to use P&L data and POS systems.