Restaurant Manager Trainee: Lead Ops & Growth Path

Circle K; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Matching 401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Discount Meal Benefit

Employee Discount Program

Wellness Plan

Job summary

Circle K in West Columbia, SC seeks a Restaurant Manager Trainee to prepare for the Restaurant Manager role through a structured training period, with up to 90 days of hands-on responsibility supervised by the District Manager.

The position emphasizes delivering guest service excellence, recruiting and onboarding staff, enforcing brand standards, maintaining food safety and inventory control, and leading a team to profitable operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 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.

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 and delegates duties.
• Directs team and ensures all items meet brand, company, and health regulations.
• Directs cash handling, sales and inventory controls.
• Communicates with district manager and completes daily/weekly administrative tasks.
• Ensures safety and regulatory compliance; protects assets and drives profitability.

Skills

Guest service

Coaching

Hiring/onboarding

Communication

Food safety

Cash handling

Team leadership

Operations

Organization

Brand standards

Education

Serv Safe Manager Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Workday

Job description

Circle K in West Columbia, SC seeks a Restaurant Manager Trainee to prepare for the Restaurant Manager role through a structured training period, with up to 90 days of hands-on responsibility supervised by the District Manager.

The position emphasizes delivering guest service excellence, recruiting and onboarding staff, enforcing brand standards, maintaining food safety and inventory control, and leading a team to profitable operations.