Restaurant Leadership Trainee: Fast-Track to Management

7 Eleven; Virginia; On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

7-Eleven in Virginia is seeking emerging leaders to advance into in-store Quick Serve Restaurant operations. You will drive daily food service, ensure health and safety standards, and manage inventory and vendor relationships to meet top-selling item demand.

You will recruit, coach, and develop a high-performing team, delivering outstanding customer service and operational excellence in a fast-paced retail setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1+ year of food service leadership experience.
• Maintain locally required safe food handling certification.
• Strong leadership with a proven track record of developing team members and delivering excellent customer service.
• Business mindset with ability to leverage P&L statements and restaurant reports to identify opportunities and drive change.
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—with customers, colleagues, and vendors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and POS systems.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food service

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Safety compliance

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Food safety certification

Tools

Point-of-Sale systems

Job description

7-Eleven in Virginia is seeking emerging leaders to advance into in-store Quick Serve Restaurant operations. You will drive daily food service, ensure health and safety standards, and manage inventory and vendor relationships to meet top-selling item demand.

You will recruit, coach, and develop a high-performing team, delivering outstanding customer service and operational excellence in a fast-paced retail setting.