Job Description
Job Description
Ready to make a flavorful impact?
Tri Star Energy is continuing to build out an amazing team of Foodservice District Managers and we want you to be a part of it. We have been recognized as one of Nashville’s top workplaces for 6 years in a row, so join us to keep the streak alive!
We are seeking customer service driven and dedicated leaders interested in continuing a career in the Retail C-Store Industry. We have a diverse employee community, made up of full and part-time students, second jobbers, retirees, veterans, and persons with disabilities from a variety of backgrounds, religions, and ethnicities. To be a successful leader with us, you must be adaptable, accepting, and accountable.
Summary :
As a Foodservice District Manager (FSDM), you’ll be the driving force behind our food and beverage success – leading store teams to deliver delicious, high-quality offerings with consistency, safety, and pride. This dynamic, field-based role is all about rolling up your sleeves, coaching and developing leaders, ensuring top-tier execution, and driving results that satisfy both guests and the bottom line. You’ll collaborate with General Managers, District Managers, Marketing, and more to bring our foodservice vision to life across every location in your district.
What You’ll Do :
- Drive Sales & Profitability : Partner with GMs and Foodservice Leaders to grow food and beverage sales while managing waste, inventory, and margins.
- Ensure Operational Excellence : Conduct in-store visits to evaluate execution, food safety, and team performance – then deliver clear, actionable feedback.
- Turn Insights Into Action : Analyze data to identify trends and implement targeted plans that boost performance and efficiency across the district.
- Lead Through Collaboration : Act as the key link between store teams, Support Center, and leadership – ensuring clear communication and alignment on food and beverage initiatives.
- Support Store Success : Help stores execute food programs safely and effectively, including during new openings and remodels.
- Elevate Performance : Provide feedback and insights through performance reviews and partner with District Managers on improvement strategies.
- Champion Food Safety : Conduct audits, coach teams, and ensure action plans are in place to maintain the highest safety standards.
- Ensure Compliance : Monitor adherence to all local, state, and federal food safety regulations across the district.
- Train for Excellence : Educate store staff on proper sanitation and food handling to drive top-tier health inspection results.
- Develop Future Leaders : Coach and grow Foodservice Leaders and team members, partnering with DMs and RDOs to build operational and leadership skills.
- Lead Hands-On Training : Model exceptional service while providing in-the-moment training across all foodservice categories.
- Bridge Strategy & Execution : Coordinate with support departments to implement re-sets, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead Through Change : Embrace and guide teams through new initiatives with a positive, adaptable mindset.
- Model Professionalism : Maintain confidentiality, take feedback in stride, and always lead by example.
What to Expect :
Work Setting : A mix of office time and in-store time – on your feet for long stretches, moving between locations.Physical Demands & Environment : You’ll be around food prep areas and typical c-store conditions (including gasoline fumes / cleaning products) and may need to move items up to 75 lbs safely.What You’ll Bring :
Experience : 3+ years in retail or restaurant management (C-store and multi-unit exposure are a plus). Strength in coaching, communication, and turning data into decisions.Business chops : Solid financial acumen; organized, detail-oriented, and able to juggle multiple priorities. Proficient with MS Office (especially Excel).Schedule & travel : Comfort with a field-based role that includes nights / weekends as needed and frequent travel within your district (up to ~90%).Standard Requirements : 18+ years of age, valid Driver’s License and insurable, able to pass a background check.Total Rewards Structure :
Compensation : $75,000 to $90,000 Base SalaryBase compensation for Tri Star Energy is based on many factors such as experience, district location, and sales volume of the stores in the district. This can result in a wide range of pay.
Bonus Eligible : Bonuses are paid quarterly. The bonus calculation is based on store profits and other compliance factors.Company Vehicle : Food Service District Managers also receive a company vehicle for business and approved personal use.Awesome Savings : 10% discount at all TSE brand locations. Monthly cell phone reimbursement.Have a Plan, Work the Plan : Structured onboarding and training plan. No throwing in the deep end here!About Us :
Our parent, Tri Star Energy, is a growing, local, family-owned company with over 2.5K employees and nearly 200 locations, based in Nashville, TN. With Wholesale, Commercial, and Retail Convenience Store services, we are a premier convenience retailer and one of the leading fuel providers in the Southeast. Our retail brands are well known throughout the region as providing a differentiated food and fuel experience that is second to none for our #1 priority; our Guests.
Tri Star Energy’s mission is “ To build lasting relationships by serving our community. ” Our people are driven by our core values : Strive for Balance, Expect Achievement, Be a Servant Leader, Have Integrity, and Be Committed. Join our awesome team today and be a part of setting a new bar for an industry on the rise!
Tri Star Energy is an equal opportunity employer and hires without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, genetics, or any other category protected under applicable law.
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