Fresh Food Manager - Retail

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores is a family-owned and operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City, established in 1964. The company has grown significantly, now employing nearly 40,000 team members. Love's is a leading travel stop company providing a wide range of products and services that cater to professional drivers, fleets, travelers, RV enthusiasts, alternative energy customers, and wholesale fuel clients. Their core business revolves around travel stops that offer convenience, quality products, and essential services for people on the road. Love's commitment to giving back to the community and fostering an inclusive and award-winning work culture makes it a standout employer in the industry. The company promotes innovation, values its team members, and encourages veterans to apply, showcasing a strong culture of respect and opportunity.

The Fresh Food Manager position at Love's plays a critical role in overseeing the fresh kitchen operations within their travel stops. This position is responsible for ensuring the kitchen runs efficiently and cleanly while adhering to strict food safety standards. Fresh Food Managers will lead kitchen staff by managing processes that drive sales and enhance customer satisfaction. This role involves supervising daily food preparation and packaging activities to meet high customer service expectations. The Fresh Food Manager will also handle inventory management, ordering, and stock control to maintain an optimal supply of fresh ingredients and products. Another key responsibility is understanding and interpreting financial reports, including profit and loss statements, to make informed business decisions that capitalize on growth opportunities and maintain profitability.

The position requires strong leadership and communication skills as Fresh Food Managers regularly collaborate with team members and leadership to ensure smooth operations and workforce development. They are involved in talent acquisition, training, and maintaining schedule integrity to meet operational demands. The job offers a dynamic team environment ideal for individuals passionate about the food industry and eager to take on a leadership role that impacts both customer experience and business success. Love's supports career development, offering competitive pay starting at $19 to $24 per hour, flexible scheduling, paid time off, company-funded tuition assistance, and benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance after 30 days, 401(k) with a 100% match up to 5%, quarterly bonuses, and profit-sharing opportunities.

Love's is hiring immediately for this role. The Fresh Food Manager position is perfect for candidates with prior food management experience, a commitment to safety and quality food standards, and the ability to analyze financial data to drive business improvements. The role demands someone who is organized, detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and physically able to perform essential duties such as lifting up to 50 pounds and moving around the kitchen environment efficiently. If you are motivated by growth opportunities, enjoy fostering team collaboration, and want to be part of a supportive and innovative company culture, this career at Love's offers a promising path with extensive benefits and a chance to contribute meaningfully to the company’s ongoing success.