Restaurant Manager

Overview

There’s never been a better time to join Travel Centers of America! For more than 50 years, millions of professional truck drivers and motorists have called our travel centers home, depending on us daily for fuel, food, truck maintenance and essential services. Driven by a passionate team, TA is focused on growing its network of travel centers, implementing cutting edge technology and embarking on innovative alternative energy and sustainability initiatives.

From our locations across the country, to our corporate headquarters in Westlake, Ohio, every team member is a stakeholder in TA’s success. This environment offers endless career opportunities for individuals interested in sharing their ideas, growing with the company and shaping TA’s future.

Travel Centers of America offers a convenient, one-stop shopping experience to our customers. Each location has a plethora of dining options which gives our guests the variety they look for. The Restaurant General Manager leads the operations and marketing functions of the full-service restaurant. Additional responsibilities include staffing, training and development, general supervision of the staff, and improving profitability. The General Manager ensures we are returning every traveler to the road better than they came!

• Be a leader and inspire your team to meet and exceed company performance standards and improve the potential of the restaurant (i.e. fast and friendly customer service, good product knowledge, up-beat atmosphere, etc.)
• Develop a trusting atmosphere that is conducive to receiving feedback from team members and guests; coach and performance manage staff according to company policy
• Serve each customer courteously, quickly and efficiently with a sincere, positive, pleasant and enthusiastic attitude
• Provide great tasting / quality food, and a clean restaurant environment for all guests
• Recruit, hire, train and retain high-quality team members according to company guidelines and create a culture where team members feel respected and recognized for their achievements
• Achieve financial objectives through effective management of people, product, service and facility processes, including a focus on the revenue and profit components
• Oversee payroll, accounting, inventory and personnel documentation procedures to ensure accuracy and timeliness in reporting and compliance with state and federal laws
• Adhere to safety standards and abide by standards of operation. Follow company guidelines on vendor relationships
• Stay abreast of competitive practices that could have an impact on business; offers insights and recommendations to leadership
• Assumes duties of any hourly associate position as necessary

• A servant leader who sets the example when working alongside team members
• The ability to lead, motivate, train and develop people to unleash the talent within each team member
• High School Diploma (or GED) required. Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3+ years of supervisory experience in the full-service restaurant industry preferred
• Proficient planning and analytical skills (i.e. understanding the calculations on the P&L, coverage ratio, budget & expense report, etc.)
• Exhibit 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

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

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