General Manager - Restaurant

General Manager - Restaurant

Location : Canaan, NY, US, 12029

Welcome to Love's! Restaurant General Managers play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our high-volume, multifaceted restaurants and fresh kitchen. You will lead staff to provide exceptional customer service, managing processes, and executing strategies to enhance sales and customer satisfaction. With opportunity as our greatest benefit and a dynamic team environment, this role is ideal for individuals passionate about the restaurant industry and ready to make a difference.

Job Functions :

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

Assist the General Manager of the facility with proper task execution and completion, follow effective safety practices, schedule and cash integrity, talent acquisition and development, and complete daily, weekly, and monthly reporting

Work alongside team members to coach and develop in preparing and packaging customer orders in a timely manner and to maximize customer service expectations

Understand financial reporting which includes profit and loss statements to affect business changes and capitalize on opportunities

Address customer feedback and work to improve the overall dining experience

Experience :

3+ years restaurant management experience

3+ years managing operations with an annual sales volume of $1M+

3+ years affecting and deciphering budgets and P&L statements

Skills and Demands :

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer satisfaction focus

Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with attention to detail

Intermediate level computer skills including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel

Frequent lifting / moving of items over 50 pounds or more

Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening

Our Culture :

Come see why Love's Travel Stops and Country Stores was recognized by Indeed as the winner of the Better Work Award in 2023.

Love's Travel Stops and Country Stores is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans encouraged to apply.

Love's has been fueling customers' journeys since 1964. Innovation and perseverance continue to lead the way for the family-owned and -operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City with more than 40,000 team members in North America and Europe. The company's core business is travel stops and convenience stores with more than 630 locations in 42 states. Love's continues its commitment to offer products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, four-wheel customers, RVers, alternative fuel and wholesale fuel customers. Giving back to communities Love's serves and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workplace are hallmarks of the company's award-winning culture.

The Love's Family of Companies includes :

Gemini Motor Transport, one of the industry's safest trucking fleets.

Speedco and Love's Truck Care, the largest oil change and preventive maintenance and total truck care network.

Musket, a rapidly growing, Houston-based commodities supplier and trader.

Trium, a Houston-based alternative fuels expert.

TVC Pro-driver, a commercial driver's license (CDL) protection subscription service.