Area Food Service Manager - Bakersfield, CA - Quick Hire!

Love's is a family-owned and operated company that has been fueling customers' journeys since 1964. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, Love's is recognized as a leading travel stops business that caters to professional drivers, fleets, the traveling public, RVers, alternative energy customers, and wholesale fuel clients. With close to 40,000 team members, Love's has earned an award-winning culture known for community involvement, inclusivity, and innovation. As a company that values merit-based growth and creative contributions, Love's provides opportunities for every team member to build a successful career. Their Road to Success Program offers leadership and management skills training tailored for individuals aiming for management roles, underscoring Love's commitment to employee development and advancement. Love's devotion to its core values and welcoming environment makes it an employer of choice, especially for veterans and individuals seeking a rewarding career in the hospitality and service industry. The Area Food Services Manager role at Love's is a pivotal leadership position overseeing multiple restaurant locations to ensure top-tier service delivery, operational efficiency, and strong team performance. This role involves directing daily operations, implementing strategic initiatives, and coordinating activities across various sites to enhance the customer experience while maintaining high operational standards. The manager is responsible for motivating teams by communicating clear expectations aligned with Love's core values and holding restaurant managers accountable for achieving brand performance and behavior standards. Regular engagement with each location through quarterly visits and weekly calls ensures consistent oversight. This position also requires managing employee development via feedback and training opportunities, upholding company standards for facility maintenance, merchandising, marketing, and interior/exterior restaurant conditions. Monitoring service metrics such as SOS ranking reports, mystery shops, and drive-thru evaluations is essential for coaching and improving customer service. In addition to operational duties, the Area Food Services Manager is accountable for addressing employee issues in collaboration with district management, developing succession plans to foster internal promotions, resolving customer complaints efficiently, and enforcing safety protocols in food preparation. Protecting company assets through audits and ensuring compliance with cash handling and company policies is also critical. The role demands a proactive approach to personal learning and development to sustain a high level of leadership. Love's supports this role with competitive salaries, quarterly bonuses, profit sharing, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and various other employee benefits including flexible scheduling, parental leave, and adoption assistance. The environment can be dynamic and requires occasional national travel, physical activity including standing and lifting, and working in conditions that may expose employees to environmental elements and operational hazards. Overall, this role is ideal for experienced restaurant managers who are passionate about leadership, team development, and delivering exceptional customer experiences in a fast-paced setting.

• 5+ years in restaurant management
• Ability to lead and motivate diverse teams
• Experience in operational oversight of multiple locations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel periodically nationally
• Capability to physically stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl and lift up to 50lbs
• Commitment to upholding company standards and policies