District Leader in Training

DISTRICT LEADER IN TRAINING

Parker's Kitchen, recognized as a 2024 TopWorkplace in the Nation is looking for a District Leader in Training!

At Parker’s, we believe our company is only as successful as our team. That’s why we offer competitive wages and provide our team with the training and tools they need to maintain the integrity of the Parker’s brand. We’re proud that more than 85% of our Store Managers, District Leaders and Corporate Support Team have been promoted from within, underscoring our commitment to developing talent and making a long-term investment in our team members.

The District Leader in Training’s responsibility is to enhance and develop their skills to successfully lead, plan, organize, and control the activities in preparation for a promotion to District Leader. Although assigned to a specific location and serving primarily as a Store Leader, they will often be called upon to cover District Leader vacations, gaining invaluable experience as they prepare for promotion to District Leader.

BENEFITS:

Parker's Kitchen provides free childcare, interest-free medical and veterinary loans, and paid time off starting from your first day of employment. Additionally, we offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, pet insurance, and much more

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Accountable to achieve financial operating plan to include controllable costs, sales projections, and operating profit for district

Responsible for operational systems and procedures designed to effect control of the stores costs, shrink and expenses

Hold management accountable to utilizes company systems and procedures designed to control expenses and manage inventory

Maintain budget targets with shrink, labor, supplies, cash and lottery

Hold store leaders to follow a labor budget specific to each store based on established labor model, sales history and current trends

Complete daily, weekly and monthly reports as required for position; analyzes the details to identify trends

Maintain communication with field operations and management

Speak honesty and act with integrity at all times

Earn the trust of others through open, honest communication and follow through

Act as company representative at all times and is perceived as being a positive moral force, as judged by peers and subordinates

Provide “added value” to the store through building relationships, supervising, coaching, and mentoring of staff

Lead by example by acknowledging and greeting all customers as they enter the store

Coach store leadership and employees on how to properly handle customer complaints and provide exceptional levels of service

Support the team with a hands on management style and leads with a sense of urgency and purpose

Adhere to company safety and security practices at all times

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Able to provide excellence in service; perform basic mathematical calculations, read and write, understand and follow general instructions

Must be detail-oriented and accurate

Must have good interpersonal and problem-solving skills

Ability to multi-task effectively in a busy environment

Responsible, dependable, and adaptable to change

District Leaders are scheduled a variable five-day work week, or as business necessitates

Education And Requirements

Required:

Associates or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Must maintain a current, valid, unrestricted driver’s license with an insurable driving record

Current ServSafe Certification

Successful completion of age restricted alcohol and tobacco sales training

Successful completion of UST Training

Preferred

Minimum of 5+ years multi-unit retail experience, convenience store experience preferred; or a minimum of 5+ years of store management experience within Parker’s

General working conditions

The characteristics described here are representative of those employees who encounter while performing the essential functions of the food service position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Shift Length – Varies – 8 to 10 hour shifts

Flooring and Lighting – Cement, tile, textured flooring and fluorescent lighting

Environment – Subject to wet floors, temperature extremes, and loud noise

Parker's is committed to providing an employee-focused environment in which people are excited about their contributions being valued, successes being recognized, and for many opportunities for advancement.

Reference checks will be conducted on all candidates. Successful candidates must pass a standard background check. Parker’s is an equal opportunity employer.