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Applegreen (US) Welcome Centers

Plaza Director - Middle Ridge & Vermilion Travel Plazas - Ohio - Multi Unit Restaurant Experience Required - $75k - $80k w/Bonus Potential

amherst, OH

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About this opportunity

Applegreen (US) Welcome Centers lists this Plaza Director - Middle Ridge & Vermilion Travel Plazas - Ohio - Multi Unit Restaurant Experience Required - $75k - $80k w/Bonus Potential opportunity in amherst, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Plaza Director - Middle Ridge & Vermilion Travel Plazas - Ohio - $75k - $80k

What We Do

At Applegreen, we Refresh Travelers on their Journey …. Applegreen USA operates over 80 travel plazas across the Northeast and Midwest that provide convenience, comfort, retail, and an extensive range of delicious food options such as Auntie Anne’s, Burger King, Chick-fil-A, Cinnabon, Dunkin Donuts, Panda Express, Panera, Popeyes, Pret, Shake Shack, Starbucks, and many more.

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Our Core Values

Our Core Values are what we stand for. They guide and motivate our attitudes and behaviors to our customers, our suppliers, our business partners, and each other.

Our customers and communities are at the heart of everything we do.

We value and develop our people.

We are driven by pace, passion, and performance.

We seek opportunities and embrace change.

Benefits

Flexible Schedules

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401 (k) with Company Match

Earned Wage Access – Pay on Demand

Education Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Meal Discount

Pet Insurance

What You’ll Do

As the Plaza Director, you will be responsible for managing the overall day-to-day operations and long-term profitability of a multi-million-dollar travel plaza located along a major highway. This position is charged with sustainably achieving or exceeding targeted financial and performance metrics by successfully leading a dedicated team to ensure our customers (travelers) receive fast and friendly service.

Lead the day-to-day activities of associates and plaza leadership to achieve or exceed targeted objectives around sales, speed of service, customer satisfaction, brand standards, and food quality & safety standards.

Monitor and analyze progress towards targeted financial and performance objectives then implement strategic changes to sustainably maximize performance and profitability.

Ensure that each food and beverage concept within the plaza is adhering to the required brand standards.

Maintain an engaging work culture of continuous learning, information/skill sharing and professional development, including modeling behavior and fostering a culture of accountability.

Consistently recruit, develop, and retain strong teams to maintain appropriate staffing levels across the plaza.

Responsible for the hiring, coaching, training, promotion, disciplinary action, termination, or transfer of plaza leadership.

Supervise and manage the plaza leadership team to ensure they are meeting their individual goals, their business goals, and appropriately supervising & managing their direct reports.

Ensure compliance with company policies & procedures along with local, state, & federal laws.

Handle customer inquiries and complaints in a professional and timely manner

Work collaboratively with a variety of support partners such as Brand Partners, Human Resources, Loss Prevention, Finance, and Facilities & Maintenance.

Ensure seamless, cooperative relationships with business partners, vendors, and the communities.

Essential Experience & Skills

Utilize computerized software and systems such as Microsoft Office, payroll & time keeping software, inventory management software, and various point-of-sales systems.

Passionate about helping people learn and grow their careers.

Ability to operate in and navigate through ambiguity, drive clarity, and effectively manage change in a fast-paced environment.

Demonstrate excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Possess a proven background in maintaining strong cost control and quality standards.

Proven ability to drive profitable growth while improving customer and associate satisfaction.

ServSafe Certification Preferred

Requirements

5+ years of proven success in multi-unit or big-box leadership

Available to work a flexible on-site schedule approximately 50 hours per week including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Able to stand and walk for an extended period of time; frequently bend, twist, lift and carry at least 20 pounds.

Occasionally attend meetings or travel to support other locations.

This is not an exhaustive list of all functions that may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. Additionally, the job responsibilities may change at any time as necessitated by business demands. xqrzhdi Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V), and Drug Free Workplace (DFW).

Worksite address

amherst, OH, 44001, US

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