Fresh Food Manager - Retail

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Company funded tuition assistance
Paid Time Off
flexible scheduling
401(k) with match
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
competitive pay
Career Development
Quarterly bonus program
Profit-sharing opportunity
Hiring Immediately

Job Description

Love's is a well-established, family-owned and operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City, known for its strong presence in the travel stop and retail fuel industry since 1964. With nearly 40,000 team members, Love's has grown to become a trusted name offering a wide array of products and services to professional drivers, fleets, the traveling public, RV enthusiasts, alternative energy consumers, and wholesale fuel customers. The company culture is deeply rooted in innovation, commitment to community giving, and fostering an inclusive workplace environment. As an award-winning employer, Love's continuously invests in its people and services to ensure customer satisfaction and team member success across all locations. Love's dedication to equal opportunity employment and veteran inclusion reflects its values of diversity and respect for all employees.

The Fresh Food Manager role at Love's is pivotal in overseeing the operations of the fresh kitchen to deliver outstanding culinary experiences and maintain food safety standards. This position demands strong leadership to manage staff effectively, drive sales, administer inventory controls, and maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment. Fresh Food Managers are responsible for ensuring the quality and preparation of fresh food items, aligning their efforts with the company's commitment to customer satisfaction and operational excellence. This role emphasizes operational and financial acumen, requiring the manager to understand budgeting, profit and loss reporting, and to collaborate closely with leadership to utilize business insights for continuous improvement. The position offers competitive pay, career development opportunities, quarterly bonuses, profit-sharing plans, and comprehensive benefits such as company-funded tuition assistance, medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible scheduling, and a 401(k) plan with a 100% match up to 5%. Love's prioritizes employee growth and support; therefore, this role is ideal for candidates passionate about food management, eager to lead teams, and ready to contribute meaningfully to a dynamic retail and hospitality environment. Hiring is immediate, reflecting the company's commitment to building strong operational teams dedicated to excellence.

Job Requirements

  • 1+ years food management experience
  • 1+ years affecting and deciphering budgets and P&L statements
  • 1+ years supervising and training 5 or more employees
  • Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check
  • Additional screening may include a motor vehicle check and/or DOT physical

Job Qualifications

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer satisfaction focus
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with attention to detail
  • Ability to navigate various computer programs, systems, and technology tools as part of daily operations
  • Experience in food management
  • Experience in deciphering budgets and P&L statements
  • Experience supervising and training employees

Job Duties

  • Ensure a safe, clean, and well-maintained kitchen, along with adherence to proper food safety procedures
  • Drive sales of products and services through efficient ordering, stocking, inventory management, and food preparation
  • Oversee proper task execution and completion, maintain schedule integrity, and complete daily, weekly, and monthly reporting
  • Work alongside team members to prepare and package products in a timely manner to maximize customer service expectations
  • Understand financial reporting, which includes profit and loss statements to affect business changes and capitalize on opportunities
  • Collaborate with leadership in the efforts of talent acquisition

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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