Assistant Manager - Restaurant

Love's Travel Stops and Country Stores is a nationally recognized leader in the travel stop and convenience store industry, operating more than 630 locations across 42 states. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, Love's is a family-owned and operated business that has been fueling customers' journeys since 1964. With a workforce of over 40,000 team members in North America and Europe, the company is dedicated to providing exceptional value and services to professional drivers, fleets, four-wheel customers, RVers, and those seeking alternative and wholesale fuel options. Love's commitment to community engagement, diversity, and an inclusive workplace has earned it numerous accolades, including the prestigious Better Work Award in 2023. The company also encompasses several complimentary businesses such as Gemini Motor Transport, Speedco and Love's Truck Care, Musket commodities trading, Trillium alternative fuels, and TVC Pro-driver services, reinforcing its comprehensive presence in the transportation and logistics sector.

The Restaurant Assistant Manager role at Love's is essential for maintaining smooth and efficient restaurant operations, helping to lead staff and manage daily processes effectively. This full-time, immediately hiring position offers competitive pay along with a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days, a 401(k) plan with a 100% match up to 5%, paid time off, flexible scheduling, and a company-funded tuition assistance program called Fuel Your Growth. The role also features career development opportunities and a quarterly bonus program, providing motivated individuals room to grow and reward for achievement.

As a Restaurant Assistant Manager, you will play a critical part in ensuring the restaurant operates safely, cleanly, and in compliance with food safety standards. You will oversee facilities and equipment maintenance, support effective inventory control, and help drive sales through efficient ordering and food preparation practices. The position requires a hands-on team leader who can assist the Restaurant Manager with maintaining tasks such as scheduling, cash integrity, and reporting, while also contributing to talent acquisition efforts. Strong financial acumen is necessary to interpret profit and loss statements and implement changes to improve business outcomes. Customer service excellence is paramount, as the role involves preparing and packaging orders promptly to meet or exceed expectations.

This dynamic position suits individuals with at least 1 year of restaurant management experience, including oversight of operations with annual sales exceeding $1 million. Candidates should have experience managing budgets and P&L statements and supervising a team of 5 to 10 or more employees. Intermediate computer skills are required, specifically with Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word, and Excel. A valid driver’s license and the ability to pass pre-employment background checks and drug screenings are mandatory. The job demands excellent communication, organizational capabilities, multitasking proficiency, and strong teamwork skills. Physical stamina is also essential due to the regular need for standing, walking, bending, lifting items over 75 pounds, and other activity requirements.

Love's Travel Stops and Country Stores is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values veterans and encourages them to apply. Working at Love’s means joining a culture of respect, innovation, and dedicated service, where your contributions have a meaningful impact and opportunities for personal and professional growth abound.