Area Food Service Manager - El Paso, TX

Love's is a prominent family-owned and operated company headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with a rich history dating back to 1964. Specializing in travel stops and a comprehensive range of products and services tailored to professional drivers, fleets, the traveling public, RVers, alternative energy users, and wholesale fuel customers, Love's has grown into a nationally recognized brand with nearly 40,000 team members across the United States. The company is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace culture, emphasizing community engagement and providing a positive environment for all employees. Love's core values and merit-based culture encourage the development of their workforce by recognizing and rewarding creativity, innovation, and challenge-driven work. The Area Food Services Manager position at Love's is an integral leadership role that focuses on overseeing restaurant operations across multiple locations to drive the company's long-term business strategy. This role is primarily responsible for ensuring operational efficiency, building and maintaining high-performing teams, and delivering exceptional customer service. The manager will lead daily operations and implement strategic initiatives by directing, coordinating, and optimizing business activities at various sites. A critical part of this position involves motivating teams by communicating clear expectations and aligning the staff with Love's core values, thus fostering employee engagement and achieving brand and performance standards. This leadership position demands a seasoned professional with over 5 years of experience in restaurant management who excels in employee development, performance coaching, and operational oversight. The Area Food Services Manager routinely conducts quarterly visits and weekly conference calls to support each location, ensuring consistency in exceptional service delivery and adherence to operational standards. Attention to detail is paramount, as the manager will oversee facility maintenance, merchandising, marketing procedures, and enforce company policies regarding safety, employee conduct, and cash handling. Additionally, the position involves analyzing service metrics and reports to coach teams towards heightened customer service standards. The manager plays a pivotal role in protecting company assets through audit processes and ensuring compliance with Love's operational policies. They are also responsible for fostering a safe work environment by ensuring employees follow safety procedures when handling equipment and food preparation tools. Travel is periodic and may require national trips to support multiple restaurant sites. Love's offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to attract and retain top talent. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, flexible scheduling, career development programs such as the Road to Success Program, competitive salaries, quarterly bonuses, profit sharing, holiday pay, 401(k) with matching contributions, parental leave, adoption assistance, company-provided vehicle, laptop, and mobile phone, pet insurance, and an employee assistance program. This role is perfect for someone looking to grow their management career in a supportive, family-oriented company where dedicated leadership is nurtured and rewarded. Join Love's to fuel your career journey and contribute to a company deeply embedded in community values and innovative service solutions.

• 5+ years in a restaurant management position
• ability to lead and inspire teams
• excellent organizational and multitasking skills
• effective communication skills
• willingness to travel periodically
• knowledge of safety procedures and compliance
• strong decision-making abilities
• proficiency in handling performance metrics and audits