TravelCenters of America is hiring: Restaurant Manager in Duncan

Overview

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TravelCenters of America serves millions of travelers daily with fuel, food, truck maintenance and essential services. TA focuses on growing its network of travel centers, implementing cutting-edge technology and sustainability initiatives. Every team member is a stakeholder in TA’s success, with opportunities to share ideas and grow with the company.

Job Summary

The Restaurant General Manager leads the operations and marketing functions of the full-service restaurant. Responsibilities include staffing, training and development, supervision of staff, and improving profitability. The General Manager ensures we are returning every traveler to the road better than they came.

What you’ll do

• Be a leader and inspire your team to meet and exceed company performance standards and improve the restaurant’s potential (e.g., fast and friendly customer service, strong product knowledge, upbeat atmosphere).
• Develop a trusting environment; coach and performance manage staff according to policy.
• Serve customers courteously, quickly and with a positive attitude.
• Provide high-quality food and maintain a clean restaurant environment.
• Recruit, hire, train and retain high-quality team members; foster a culture where team members feel respected and recognized.
• Achieve financial objectives by managing people, product, service and facility processes, with focus on revenue and profit.
• Oversee payroll, accounting, inventory and personnel documentation; ensure accuracy and compliance with laws.
• Adhere to safety standards and follow company vendor guidelines.
• Monitor competitive practices and provide insights to leadership.
• Assume duties of hourly associates as necessary.

Qualifications

• Servant leader who leads by example.
• Ability to lead, motivate, train and develop people.
• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience in full-service restaurant preferred.
• Strong planning and analytical skills (P&L understanding, coverage ratio, budget and expense reporting).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and some holidays.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; operational understanding of POS software.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

With us, you’ll enjoy

• Competitive wages and annual bonus opportunity.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• On-site meal discounts.
• Discounts on technology, travel, food and fuel.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement with company-paid training.
• Relocation assistance (relocation not required).

Not all benefit plans are available to all team members. For a more comprehensive list of benefits, please visit https://www.ta-petro.com/careers/working-at-ta-travel-centers

Pay

$0.00 - 0.00 annually. The pay range reflects potential pay for this role and will depend on responsibilities, requirements, and relevant experience. Not all postings include a pay range.

Equal Opportunity

TravelCenters of America is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, familial status, ancestry, sex, gender, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, military service or veteran status, genetic information or membership in any other protected category. We invite everyone to make themselves at home.

Individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation related to our recruiting process. Please email appada@ta-petro.com with your request including your full name, phone number, position and location, and details pertaining to the accommodation.

Typical Physical Demands

Team members are regularly required to talk and hear; standing, walking, kneeling, stooping, bending, reaching and repetitive movement may occur. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform tasks requiring vision in multiple dimensions. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment

Occasional exposure to outdoor elements, fumes, moving mechanical parts and noise. Exposure to dirt, dust, grease and cleaning solutions. Protective measures may be required depending on duties.

Disclaimer

This job description may not list all duties. The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties. TA Operating LLC reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. This description is not a contract of employment and may be terminated at any time for any reason.