JOB DETAILS

Manager - Restaurant

CompanyLove's Travel Stops & Country Stores
LocationCanaan
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 29, 2026
About The Company
Founded in 1964 by Tom Love, Love’s Family of Companies is headquartered in Oklahoma City, and remains entirely family-owned and operated. With more than 600 locations in 42 states, Love’s approximate growth rate is 40 stores per year. From the first filling station in Watonga, Oklahoma, the Love’s commitment has remained the same: “Clean Places, Friendly Faces.” Love’s was founded on the values of integrity, Customer focus, strong work ethic, innovation and perseverance. Tom Love displayed all of these as he built Love’s from the ground up – from one small filling station in western Oklahoma in 1964 to more than 550 Love’s locations coast to coast. These core values are the keys to our success. But Tom didn’t do it by himself. He surrounded himself with visionary team members who embodied the same set of values. Today, we are looking for these in every person we hire. No matter what job you do for Love’s, your commitment to integrity, Customer focus, strong work ethic, innovation and perseverance will not only continue our legacy of growth, it will also ensure your successful career with one of America’s top-ranked private companies. Do you have what it takes? To learn more, go to www.loves.com, Facebook (www.facebook.com/lovestravelstops), or follow @LovesTravelStop on Twitter.
About the Role

Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k) – 100% match up to 5% * Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance after 30-days * Competitive Pay * Career Development * Quarterly Bonus Program * Profit-Sharing Opportunity

 

Welcome to Love’s!

At Love’s, Restaurant Managers play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our restaurant and fresh kitchen. Food Service Managers will lead staff to provide exceptional customer service, managing processes, and executing strategies to enhance sales and customer satisfaction. With opportunity as our greatest benefit and a dynamic team environment, this role is ideal for individuals passionate about the restaurant industry and ready to make a difference.

 

Job Functions:

· Ensure a safe, clean, and well-maintained kitchen, along with adherence to proper food safety procedures.

· Drive sales of products and services through efficient ordering, stocking, inventory management, and food preparation.

· Assist the General Manager with proper task execution and completion, follow effective safety practices, schedule and cash integrity, talent acquisition and development, and complete daily, weekly, and monthly reporting.

· Work alongside team members to train and develop in preparing and packaging customer orders in a timely manner and to maximize customer service expectations.

· Understand financial reporting, which includes profit and loss statements to affect business changes and capitalize on opportunities.

· Addressing customer feedback and working to improve the overall dining experience.

Requirements:

· 1+ years restaurant management experience.

· 1+ years managing operations with an annual sales volume of $500k+.

· 1+ years affecting and deciphering budgets and P&L statements.

· Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Additional screening may include a motor vehicle check and/or DOT Physical.

 

Skills and Demands:

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer satisfaction focus.

· Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with attention to detail.

· Ability to navigate various computer programs, systems, and technology tools as part of daily operations.

· Must be able to talk, hear, move around, lift up to 50 pounds, and see clearly to perform job duties.

Our Culture: 

 

Fueling customers' journeys since 1964, innovation leads the way for this family-owned and operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City. With nearly 40,000 team members, travel stops are the core business along with products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, traveling public, RVers, alternative energy and wholesale fuel customers. Giving back to communities and an inclusive workplace are hallmarks of the award-winning culture.

 

 

Love's is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans encouraged to apply.

 

Key Skills
Staff LeadershipProcess ManagementSales EnhancementCustomer ServiceFood Safety ProceduresInventory ManagementSchedulingCash IntegrityTalent AcquisitionFinancial ReportingProfit And Loss AnalysisCustomer Feedback ManagementCommunicationOrganizational SkillsMultitaskingComputer Navigation
Categories
Management & LeadershipHospitalityFood & BeverageRetailCustomer Service & Support
Benefits
Tuition AssistancePaid Time OffFlexible Scheduling401kMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceCompetitive PayCareer DevelopmentQuarterly Bonus ProgramProfit-Sharing Opportunity
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Restaurant Managers ensure the smooth operation of the restaurant and fresh kitchen by leading staff to deliver exceptional customer service, managing processes, and executing strategies to boost sales and satisfaction. Key duties include maintaining kitchen safety and cleanliness, managing inventory, assisting the General Manager with administrative tasks, and developing team members.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
15523
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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