Assistant Manager - Kitchen - #842

Sheetz is a well-established convenience store and gas station chain known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Operating with a clear focus on providing excellent food and beverages alongside traditional convenience items, Sheetz has carved a niche by combining convenience with fresh food offerings served 24/7. Deafined by its dedication to both its customers and employees, Sheetz fosters a dynamic work environment that emphasizes professional growth, community involvement, and inclusive hiring practices. Employees enjoy a supportive atmosphere where contributions are valued and rewarded. The company offers competitive salaries, quarterly performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as 401k matching and employee stock ownership opportunities. These perks are supplemented by extensive professional development programs, tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, and parental leave, ensuring a balanced and rewarding career path for all team members.

The Kitchen Assistant Manager role at Sheetz involves a hands-on leadership position within the kitchen operations of the stores. This full-time role is critical to maintaining the high standards of food preparation, customer service, and overall kitchen management that Sheetz is known for. The successful candidate will serve as a key player in the store's food service program, managing everything from inventory and food preparation to promotion and sales. They will step in as the acting leader when the Store Manager is absent, showcasing their ability to manage staff schedules, recruitment, training, and performance evaluation. This position demands excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills to handle the busy, fast-paced environment efficiently.

The kitchen assistant manager is responsible for ensuring that every order meets perfection by overseeing recipe accuracy, proper portioning, and product rotation. They will also manage inventory levels meticulously to reduce waste and increase cost savings by tracking expense and variance trends. This role requires excellent communication skills to resolve customer questions and complaints proactively, maintain compliance with company policies, and follow up on quality audits and customer feedback surveys. Importantly, the position offers an additional $1.50 per hour for night shifts between 10 pm and 6 am, recognizing the extra effort demanded by these hours.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of supervisory experience in a fast-food, restaurant, retail, or convenience store environment. Educational qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, with a preference for candidates holding a two-year degree in a business-related field. Certifications such as ServeSafe and other legally required food safety qualifications are essential. Sheetz is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all individuals who can perform the essential job functions with or without accommodations. This role offers a perfect opportunity for individuals seeking to grow into leadership positions within a supportive and quality-driven organization dedicated to making both its customers and employees feel valued.