Restaurant Operations Leader – Flexible Schedule & Growth

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc.; Ellsworth Township (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

401(k) match up to 5%

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance after

Competitive pay

Career development

Quarterly bonus program

Hiring immediately

Job summary

Love’s Travel Stops in the United States is seeking a Restaurant Assistant Manager to help lead staff, manage daily operations, and drive sales while ensuring food safety and customer satisfaction. You will work with the Restaurant Manager on task execution, scheduling, cash handling, and reporting to support a high-performing team.

The role emphasizes flexibility in shifts, strong communication, and hands-on involvement in operations, budgeting, and talent development within a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 1+ years restaurant management experience.
• 1+ years managing operations with an annual sales volume over $1 million.
• 1+ years supervising and training 5–10+ employees.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass pre-employment background check and drug screening.
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe, clean, and well-maintained facility with proper food safety procedures.
• Drive sales through efficient ordering, stocking, inventory management, and food preparation.
• Assist the Restaurant Manager with task execution, scheduling, cash integrity, and reporting.
• Prepare and package customer orders in a timely manner to maximize service.
• Understand financial reporting including profit and loss statements and suggest changes to capitalize on opportunities.
• Collaborate with Restaurant Manager in talent acquisition.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Salesmanship

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Physical stamina

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Love’s Travel Stops in the United States is seeking a Restaurant Assistant Manager to help lead staff, manage daily operations, and drive sales while ensuring food safety and customer satisfaction. You will work with the Restaurant Manager on task execution, scheduling, cash handling, and reporting to support a high-performing team.

The role emphasizes flexibility in shifts, strong communication, and hands-on involvement in operations, budgeting, and talent development within a fast-paced