Joliet, Illinois, United States On-site Employment

Love's Travel Stops is hiring a General Manager - Restaurant

About the Role

Love’s Travel Stops is looking for a General Manager - Restaurant to lead the smooth and efficient operation of our restaurant and fresh kitchen. You will play a key role in managing staff, ensuring exceptional customer service, and executing strategies to enhance sales and satisfaction.

What You'll Do

  • Ensure a safe, clean, and well-maintained kitchen, adhering to proper food safety procedures.
  • Drive sales of products and services through efficient ordering, stocking, inventory management, and food preparation.
  • Assist the facility General Manager with task execution, safety practices, scheduling, cash integrity, talent acquisition, and daily, weekly, and monthly reporting.
  • Work alongside team members to coach and develop staff in preparing and packaging customer orders in a timely manner.
  • Understand financial reporting, including profit and loss statements, to affect business changes and capitalize on opportunities.
  • Address customer feedback to improve the overall dining experience.

What We're Looking For

  • 1+ years restaurant management experience.
  • 1+ years managing operations with an annual sales volume of $500k+.
  • 1+ years affecting and deciphering budgets and P&L statements.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer satisfaction focus.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with attention to detail.
  • Intermediate level computer skills including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • Ability for frequent lifting/moving of items over 50 pounds or more.
  • Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Technical Stack

  • Microsoft Office
  • Outlook
  • Word
  • Excel

Team & Environment

You will assist the General Manager of the facility, ensuring proper task execution and contributing to the overall success of the operations.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive Pay
  • Company funded tuition assistance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) – 100% match up to 5%
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance after 30-days
  • Career Development
  • Quarterly Bonus Program
  • Profit Sharing - Love’s Shares

Work Mode

This is an onsite position.

Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Required Skills
Microsoft OfficeOutlookWordExcelRestaurant ManagementOperations ManagementBudget ManagementP&L AnalysisCommunicationCustomer ServiceOrganizational SkillsMultitaskingAttention to Detail
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About company
Love's Travel Stops

Love’s has been fueling customers’ journeys since 1964. The company’s core business is travel stops and convenience stores with more than 630 locations in 42 states. The Love’s Family of Companies includes Gemini Motor Transport, Speedco and Love’s Truck Care, Musket, Trillium, and TVC Pro-driver.

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Job Details
Department Business Operations
Category other
Posted 14 days ago