Travel Plaza Growth & Operations Director

Applegreen Group; Hammonton (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedules

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Earned Wage Access - Pay on Demand

Education Assistance

Meal Discount

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Applegreen is seeking a Plaza Director to manage a high-volume travel plaza along a major highway. You will lead operations, drive profitability, and ensure fast, friendly service for travelers.

You will recruit and coach plaza leaders, monitor performance, enforce brand standards, and collaborate with HR, finance, maintenance, and partners to optimize the business. Strong leadership and adaptability are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-unit or large-format operations.
• Strong financial stewardship, cost control and profitability focus.
• Proven capability to recruit, develop and retain teams.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with POS, payroll and inventory systems; Able to drive brand standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day plaza operations and long-term profitability.
• Drive sales, speed of service, customer satisfaction and food quality.
• Monitor financial performance and implement strategic improvements.
• Ensure adherence to brand standards and policies.
• Recruit, train, coach, and manage plaza leadership and staff.
• Maintain staff culture, accountability, and ongoing development.
• Ensure compliance with laws and collaborate with partners and vendors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cost control

Profitability focus

Staff development

Adaptability

Brand standards

Team building

Tools

Microsoft Office

Payroll software

Timekeeping software

POS systems

Inventory management software

Job description

Applegreen is seeking a Plaza Director to manage a high-volume travel plaza along a major highway. You will lead operations, drive profitability, and ensure fast, friendly service for travelers.

You will recruit and coach plaza leaders, monitor performance, enforce brand standards, and collaborate with HR, finance, maintenance, and partners to optimize the business. Strong leadership and adaptability are essential.