7-Eleven

Restaurant Leader – Manager Trainee

7-Eleven
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeNashville • Tennessee • United StatesSeniorWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading food service operations while ensuring compliance with health standards and safety regulations. Proven ability to drive sales growth through effective inventory management, team development, and exceptional customer service.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Food Service LeadershipSafe Food Handling CertificationP&L Statement AnalysisTeam DevelopmentCustomer Service Excellence

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead daily fresh food service operations while ensuring compliance with health standards, company policies, and safety regulations
  • Drive sales growth and profitability by managing food programs, analyzing financial data, controlling costs, and implementing merchandising strategies
  • Manage inventory and vendor relationships, ensuring top-selling items are in stock and orders are fulfilled accurately
  • Recruit, coach, and develop team members
  • Oversee food preparation, quality standards, and equipment maintenance
  • Create and manage work schedules and provide coverage as needed
  • Respond to safety incidents and operational challenges
  • Deliver quality food service and memorable customer experiences

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 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
  • Proven ability to develop team members and deliver exceptional customer service
  • Ability to leverage P&L statements and restaurant reports
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and point-of-sale systems
  • Ability to stand, walk, lift up to 50 pounds, and work in a dynamic environment

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Professional development investment
  • Supportive environment
  • Opportunity to shape restaurant culture and make a visible impact on daily operations
  • General US and Canada benefits are referenced via links, but specific benefits are not provided in the posting

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills
Inventory ManagementCost ControlFood Preparation StandardsMerchandising StrategiesFinancial Data Analysis
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsCoachingProblem-Solving
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficePoint-Of-Sale Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
Safe Food Handling Certification
Industry Keywords
Fresh Food ServiceQSRCasual Fast FoodHealth StandardsSafety Regulations