Restaurant Leader (Manager) Trainee

About the Role

7-Eleven is seeking emerging leaders ready to take the next step in their career journey and make a real impact across In-Store Quick Serve Restaurant operations. This role is for passionate food service professionals who thrive in a fast-paced retail environment and love building high-performing teams while driving operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily fresh food service operations, ensuring compliance with health standards, company policies, and safety regulations to create an exceptional customer experience.
• Drive sales growth and profitability by managing food programs, analyzing financial data, controlling costs, and implementing innovative merchandising strategies.
• Own inventory management and vendor relationships, ensuring 100% in-stock efficiency on top-selling items and accurate order fulfillment.
• Build and develop a top-performing team through strategic recruiting, hands-on coaching, and creating a culture where team members excel and feel recognized.
• Oversee food preparation, quality standards, and equipment maintenance to deliver consistent excellence in every customer interaction.
• Create and manage work schedules, provide coverage as needed, and respond swiftly to any safety incidents or operational challenges.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ year of food service, QSR, or casual fast food prep leadership experience.
• Successfully obtain and maintain locally required safe food handling certification.
• Strong leadership abilities with a proven track record of developing team members and delivering exceptional customer service.
• Business mindset with the ability to leverage P&L statements and restaurant reports to identify opportunities and drive positive change.
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and point-of-sale systems.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in a dynamic environment.