General Manager

Company: Thorntons LLC
Location: Brandon
Posted on: November 24, 2022

Job Description:

The General Manager (GM) of a Thorntons Convenience Store is responsible for managing all aspects of the business to ensure that Guests are delighted with a fast, friendly, fresh, clean, and in-stock shopping experience. The GM is responsible for achieving performance targets, providing craveable food and beverage offerings in a food safe environment, and improving financial performance year-over-year through the Plan to Win Strategy and Thorntons Core Values. The GM accomplishes these results in a Staffed, Stable & Scheduled environment by providing a consistent Team Member experience through training, coaching, and recognition, while fostering a safety culture by Believing in Zero.RequirementsEssential Job Functions (Responsible to)Believe in Zero: Drive a safety culture by ensuring a clean, organized, and safe environment for all Team Members and Guests. Ensure proper procedure is followed relating to safety, accidents, and incidents including reporting, investigations, and documentation Create a place of welcoming and belonging for our Guests and Team MembersOversees the daily execution of the Store Operating System through management of the Game Plans to deliver a consistent Guest/brand experience that enables the store to achieve performance targets and improve financial performance; ability to delegate tasks accordingly and follow up to completion Deliver the Budget: Grow top line P&L performance and control key financial lines; understand reports and how the information can impact and/or increase sales; develop plans to correct budget misses, measure and track plan effectiveness, and ultimately achieve budget in a timely mannerDeliver Growth: Engage and lead company initiativesOversee food production to ensure food safety requirements are met at all times and par levels are maintained for a craveable and consistent offering, while growing sales and controlling wasteFavorite Place to Work: Develop well trained Team Members by following Thorntons training processes as prescribed while demonstrating our core values. Support and guide team members through career path while holding Team Members to a high standard of execution through coaching and accountability via Thorntons Progressive Discipline ProcessRecruit, interview, hire and schedule all Team Members to ensure adequate coverage for all shiftsTrain and empower Team Members to de-escalate guest service issues by making an impression that will LAST (Listen, Ask, Solve, Think)Communicates with Team Members in a positive manner that motivates and inspires them to act in accordance with Plan to WinComply with all federal, state, and local inspectors by taking immediate and appropriate action, and communicating and maintaining records of all inspections, certificates, and necessary recordsPromote sales and profits working within the local community to partner and support events that extend the Thorntons BrandRegular and predictable in-person attendance Perform additional duties as assignedKey RelationshipsRegion Manager Store ManagerGuest Service RepresentativeHuman Resource ManagerRecruiterTrainerAuditorSkillsPrioritizes and distributes work to deliver objectives on time and to the highest standardDemonstrates a positive and approachable presence, even during stressful situationsRecognizes positive performance, celebrates team achievements, addresses poor performanceTakes action to remove obstacles and address problems before they impact performance and resultsProvides feedback effectively and with empathyActively solicits internal and external Guest feedback in order to improve business relationshipsFosters team camaraderie, collaboration, and cohesionUses "active listening" to understand viewpoints of others. Adjusts one's position/view in order to try and resolve conflictValues the differences that individuals bring to the teamKnowledgePrinciples and processes for providing Guest Service. This includes Guest needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of Guest satisfactionPrinciples and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or servicesPrinciples and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, and trainingExperienceMinimum 3 years single-unit management in retail and/or food and beverage industriesExperience with the following applications a plus; oPeoplematteroKronos (Labor Scheduler and HR Actions) oPDIEquipment/Special ExpertiseNARequired or Preferred Qualifications/CertificationsHigh School Diploma or GEDServe Safe Certification requiredMust have valid drivers licenseOther ConsiderationsMust be able to climb a ladder to clean windows, stock shelves, make price changes, etc.Pursuant to New York City law, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (meaning you have completed the initial vaccine series, booster shots not required) and, if hired, present proof of vaccination by start date.Physical RequirementsMust be able to climb a ladder to clean windows, stock shelves, make price changes, etc. Daily Standing, Pushing, Pulling, Reaching, Bending, Squatting, Climbing, Walking and Lifting up to 50 lbs. Occasional Sitting and Driving required.Exposed to extreme weather conditions and temperaturesLong periods of standingExposure to gasoline fumes and cleaning products

• Thorntons LLC is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact applicationaccommodations@mythorntons.com 9 am 5 pm EST M-F. Additional Information
  • Thorntons LLC is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact applicationaccommodations@mythorntons.com 9 am 5 pm EST M-F. This job description reflects an effort on the part of Thorntons and its representatives to provide an expectation of job performance. This is not an all-inclusive list of specific job functions. Other duties may be assigned as is considered reasonable and necessary.

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