Restaurant Manager Trainee: Lead Operations & Growth

Circle K Stores Inc.; Longs (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k) Matching

Vacation and PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Stock Purchase Plan

Employee Discount Program

Discount Meal Benefit

Job summary

Circle K is seeking a Restaurant Manager Trainee in Longs, SC. This hands-on program prepares you for the Restaurant Manager role with a structured training period and day-to-day operational exposure during the ramp‑up.

You will supervise team members, ensure food safety and quality, manage cash and inventory, and coordinate with the district manager. Open availability and strong communication are important; prior restaurant management experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years restaurant management experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid state Driver’s License required.
• Serv Safe Manager certification preferred.
• Open availability required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Motivates, coaches, and leads team members.
• Acts with integrity; keeps commitments.
• Contagious positive attitude.
• Conflict management skills.
• Leads by example.

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent guest service in a fast and friendly manner; coaches and corrects team members as necessary.
• Recruits, interviews, selects, hires, and completes onboarding for all positions.
• Maintains a clean restaurant environment by cleaning and performing general housekeeping duties.
• Delegates job responsibilities and shift duties and follows up to ensure completion.
• Establishes build to’s and maintains the production management system.
• Directs team and ensures all food items are prepared and served in accordance with all Brand, Company, and health department regulations.
• Monitors and ensures accuracy of all cash, sales, and inventory control records.
• Communicates as required with the district manager.
• Responsible for completing all daily, weekly, and period paperwork, inventory counts, cash counts, truck orders, schedules, and any other administrative duties as required.
• Guarantees a safe environment for team members and guests by following all government laws and safety codes.

Skills

Restaurant management

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Serv Safe Manager

Open availability

Communication skills

Team leadership

Integrity

Urgency

Conflict management

Job description

Circle K is seeking a Restaurant Manager Trainee in Longs, SC. This hands-on program prepares you for the Restaurant Manager role with a structured training period and day-to-day operational exposure during the ramp‑up.

You will supervise team members, ensure food safety and quality, manage cash and inventory, and coordinate with the district manager. Open availability and strong communication are important; prior restaurant management experience is preferred.