Restaurant Shift Leader

Love's Travel Stops and Country Stores is a family-owned and operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City, renowned for fueling customers' journeys since 1964. With nearly 40,000 team members, Love's operates a vast network of travel stops across the country, serving professional drivers, fleet operators, travelers, RVers, and those in need of alternative energy solutions and wholesale fuel. The company is widely recognized for its commitment to innovation, customer service excellence, and community involvement. Known for fostering an inclusive workplace, Love's has been awarded the Better Work Award by Indeed in 2023, highlighting its dedication to creating a positive work environment where employees can thrive. Love's promotes diversity and encourages veterans to join its workforce, emphasizing its stand as an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Restaurant Shift Leader position at Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores plays a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient and smooth daily operation of restaurant locations within the network. This role is tailored for individuals who are passionate about the restaurant industry and motivated by opportunities for growth and career development. As a shift leader, you will be responsible for leading a team of restaurant staff by coaching and developing team members to deliver exceptional customer service while upholding the highest standards of food safety and cleanliness. You will assist the General Manager with task execution, accurate reporting, and maintaining schedule and cash integrity.

The role demands a dynamic leader who can oversee ordering, stocking, and inventory management to drive sales and maximize customer satisfaction. You will take responsibility for ensuring that the kitchen, dining room, and food preparation areas are safe, clean, and well-maintained, including the proper upkeep of all restaurant equipment. This position requires excellent communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and the capacity to multitask efficiently under a fast-paced environment. The shift leader must have intermediate computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel, to manage reports and schedules effectively.

Love’s fosters a supportive culture where career development and employee growth are prioritized. The company offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes company-funded tuition assistance, paid time off, flexible scheduling, a 401(k) plan with a 100 percent match up to 5 percent, and medical, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment. Employees also benefit from a quarterly bonus program and immediate hiring, emphasizing Love’s commitment to rewarding hard work and dedication. This role is ideal for individuals who value teamwork, have a customer satisfaction focus, and are physically capable of lifting items over 50 pounds regularly.

Joining Love’s as a Restaurant Shift Leader means becoming part of a well-established and highly respected brand in the travel and hospitality industry, where your efforts directly contribute to exceptional dining experiences and overall customer journeys. This role offers meaningful opportunities to develop leadership skills while working in an energetic and supportive team environment that values safety, inclusion, and community impact.