Co Manager

What We’re Looking For

• 3-5 years of experience in retail, food service, or restaurant leadership
• 1+ year of management experience preferred
• Strong coaching, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience in high-volume, guest-focused environments
• Ability to read and act on business metrics such as P&L, labor, and sales

Must Haves for This Role

• High School Diploma or GED, in progress or completed
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical tasks as needed
• Willing to obtain and maintain food handler and alcohol server permits (if required)

Fueled by Growth, Driven by You

At RaceTrac, our people make the difference. Whether you’re working in a store, at our corporate office, or on the road, you’ll be part of a team that brings energy, innovation, and a passion for serving others every day. We support each other, celebrate wins big and small, and create opportunities for growth at every level. With four operating divisions RaceTrac, RaceWay, Energy Dispatch, and Gulf - there’s always a new challenge to take on and a new path to pursue. Join us and discover how far your career can go.

To see what #LifeatRaceTrac is like, visit our LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram pages.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RaceTrac without regard to their race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Educate team members on the importance of excellent guest service and provide tools and techniques to succeed.
• Establish a warm and welcoming environment for all guests, team members, and vendors.
• Provide clear, respectful guidance to empower the managers on all shifts. Lead by example through accountability, collaboration, ownership of key responsibilities and offering support as needed.
• Ensure guest transaction expectations, including managing line lengths, are clearly understood and consistently met by providing training and coaching.
• Ensure all store team members clearly understand and consistently follow food service safety and standards, providing additional training and coaching as needed. Conduct regular quality checks to verify compliance.
• Educate the team on  the importance of promoting items, train them on effective techniques, and ensure clear communication of current and upcoming promotions.
• Ensure teams are educated on all safety policies and regulations, and know where to access necessary documentation when requested.
• Understand the critical impact of inventory on RaceTrac and execute all steps of the inventory process accurately.
• Manages inventory control processes by analyzing stock, monitoring inventory levels and reports, and ensuring accurate ordering to meet store needs. Implements strategies to minimize waste and maintain optimal stock levels while effectively communicating inventory updates to the General Manager, vendors, and team members
• Monitor cash controls daily and support employee training on operational processes, emphasizing their impact on the store's financial performance.
• Facilitate communication across all shifts, including clarifying shift expectations and assisting the General Manager in relaying information from RaceTrac.
• Effectively train, coach, and mentor employees at all levels. Ensure store training is properly executed by Shift Managers and evaluate the effectiveness of training on key items providing coaching to managers on training techniques as needed.
• Monitor staffing levels and schedule execution, provide feedback to the General Manager, and create schedules as needed.
• Provide specific feedback on team performance to the General Manager and support performance management as directed.
• Utilize a variety of coaching techniques to help associates identify development opportunities and support their growth aspirations.
• Promote teamwork within the store by fostering open and inclusive communication, leading by example, and providing support during busy times or when guest concerns arise.
• Adjust communication style to suit the audience, ensuring messages are delivered effectively.
• Actively listen to understand others’ perspectives and ask clarifying questions when needed.

Qualifications:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RaceTrac without regard to their race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.