Area Food Service Manager - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Area Food Services Manager - Oklahoma City, OK Area Food Services Manager at Love’s Travel Stops is a critical element of our long‑term business strategy. The role oversees all operations across multiple restaurants, performing daily and strategic managerial duties to better serve customers. How You Will Fit In Motivate team through a compelling vision and direction to encompass Love’s Core values Communicate clear expectations and hold store teams accountable to achieving all brand, performance and behavior standards Effectively manage employee development with feedback and training opportunities Conduct regular quarterly visits and weekly conference calls for each location Provide exceptional customer service and verify that Restaurant Managers are doing the same Oversee interior and exterior condition of each restaurant to ensure it meets company standards in facility maintenance, merchandising, and marketing procedures Review all service metrics and reports to coach for improved Customer Service standards (e.g., SOS Ranking Reports, Drive‑Thru SOS Reports, Mystery Shops, Driver Panel) Maintain personal grooming and company uniform standards Maintain company attendance standards Other tasks as assigned Coaching & Development Address employee issues in a timely manner, collaborating with District Manager as needed Develop an effective succession plan that leads to internal promotions Recognize and resolve customer issues or complaints by determining optimal solutions promptly Ensure employees follow Love’s safety procedures when using sharp knives, slicers, toasters, ovens, fryers, and other food prep tools Protect company assets through audit processes, ensuring all cash handling and policies are followed Proactively seek personal learning and development opportunities Experience Required 5+ years in a restaurant management position Benefits That Can't Be Beat Medical/Dental/Vision and Life Insurance Plans Flexible Scheduling Road to Success Program for career development On-the-job training Competitive salary Quarterly Bonus & Profit Sharing Holiday pay 401(k) with matching contributions Parental Leave Adoption Assistance Company Vehicle/Laptop/Mobile Phone Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program Typical Physical Demands Regularly required to talk and hear Requires standing and walking, with some bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing Occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs Specific vision abilities required: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus Work Environment While performing job duties, the employee may be exposed to outdoor elements in all seasons, fumes and particles from moving mechanical parts, and vibration. Noise levels can be loud. The work involves frequent exposure to dirt, dust, grime, grease, oil, gas, high‑concentrated cleaning solutions, and human waste. Travel Requirements Periodic travel nationally will be required. Love’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Love's Travel Stops