Restaurant Manager Trainee: Lead Operations & Team Growth

Circle K Stores Inc.; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Stock Purchase Plan

Discount Meal Benefit

Employee Discount Program

Wellness Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Circle K Stores Inc. in Lakeland, FL is seeking a Restaurant Manager Trainee to prepare for the Manager role. The trainee will oversee daily operations for a designated restaurant and may handle cash, inventory, and staff scheduling while reporting to the District Manager.

The program emphasizes guest service, team coaching, food safety, and adherence to Brand standards; strong communication and leadership are essential for progression to management.

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
• Exhibits a sense of urgency
• Leads by example
• Focuses on achieving results while having fun!
• Team player who can work well with others or independently

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
• Supervises and coaches team members to follow guidelines for food preparation and production management
• Ensures team members are properly trained on Brand and Company standards on an ongoing basis
• Implements new Brand campaigns and conducts new product training
• Ensures product quality, food safety, and operational standards are met
• 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
• Ownership for all financial and operational metrics, resulting in a profitable restaurant
• Conducts team member check in’s and provides positive feedback badges in Workday
• Implements progressive discipline to address deficiencies in performance or failure to adhere to Company policies
• Lives our Company values: One Team, Do the Right Thing, Takes Ownership, Play to Win

Skills

Restaurant management

Microsoft Office

Communication

Leadership

Open availability

Coaching

Integrity

Job description

Circle K Stores Inc. in Lakeland, FL is seeking a Restaurant Manager Trainee to prepare for the Manager role. The trainee will oversee daily operations for a designated restaurant and may handle cash, inventory, and staff scheduling while reporting to the District Manager.

The program emphasizes guest service, team coaching, food safety, and adherence to Brand standards; strong communication and leadership are essential for progression to management.