Floating Manager

Global Partners LP
dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off
United States, Connecticut, Fairfield
Apr 17, 2025
What is a Floating Manager? You begin by training with one of our store managers who will train you and get you prepared to take over your own store location. Initially, this is a well-compensated, hourly paid position requiring a 40-hour work week. Once trained in our paperwork and daily routine, you may be asked to travel ("float") to another nearby store to assist in the daily duties of that location. Once a location has opened, you will be assigned to that store location, and you will become a salaried employee. Please read the Store Manager's job description below to give you a flavor for what you will be expected of you on a daily basis. Essential Job Function: A Floating Manager will learn the ins and outs of operating and managing a successful convenience store while assisting various Store Managers at other locations. This will allow the Floating Manager to gain hands on training and the experience to get on the fast track to becoming a Store Manager. Training will consist of learning company policies and procedures; direct supervision of staff; maximizing store profits and ensuring a high level of customer service and store appearance. Travel is required. Duties and Responsibilities: Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Ensure a quality buying experience for all customers Perform competitive gas price surveys daily Complete required daily accounting paperwork and transmit by noon to accounting office Make daily bank deposits by noon Account for ATM and Lottery funds daily, and make deposits (where applicable) Keep accurate fuel inventory records (red book), and report any excessive variations Recruit, hire, train, motivate, develop, discipline and terminate staff using appropriate documentation. (i.e. new hire packets, reference checks, communication forms etc.) Maintain high levels of cleanliness and sanitation Order and receive merchandise utilizing inventory ordering guidelines Ensuring adequate gasoline levels as well as coordinate gasoline deliveries Maintain accurate compliance binder Perform employee written evaluations Implement all Company promotional initiatives Control inventory variations to 1% of sales or less Control cash over /short to $100 per month or less Audit cashier paperwork for accuracy Maintain image standards set forth and image surveys Report and Review all environment, maintenance issues and unusual occurrences to the proper authority as well as management personnel Price book maintenance/operation of security cameras (where applicable)/On The Run (where applicable) PDI reports and functions Schedule, monitor and control payroll hours on a daily, weekly and bi-weekly basis Ability to communicate with associates and guests Ability to count, read and write accurately to complete required paperwork Perform additional merchandise price surveys Assist in covering manager vacancies at other store locations Hire, train and develop an assistant manager capable of running store in your absence Attend all mandatory meeting and training sessions Other duties as assigned by Territory Manager Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities High School Diploma or equivalent Some prior Management experience Previous food service certification and/or accounting training is preferred Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and email Strong math skills Ability to work unsupervised Availability for occasional weekend, holiday and/or evening shifts Must have reliable transportation and valid driver's license Must be available via phone after regular business hours, weekends and holidays Physical Requirements Frequent bending, reaching, lifting of 1 to 15 lbs Be able to lift up to 50lbs on occasion Reaching above shoulder height and bending below waist Be able to freely access all areas of the store Move quickly around store Who are we? Global Partner is a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest independent owners, suppliers, and operators of gasoline stations and convenience stores in the Northeast. Our convenient stores are comprised of: Alltown, Mr. Mike's, Xtra Mart, On the Run, Fast Freddie's, Honey Farms, Wheels and Jiffy Mart. wage disclosure: $18-$20/hr Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Shift: 8 hour shift Ability to Commute: Fairfield, CT 06825 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Fairfield, CT 06825: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person We value passion and potential. If you are enthusiastic about a position and think you can make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply even if you don't check every box. We embrace different perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Global Partners LP is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a company culture where ideas from all people help us grow, move and thrive. We embrace the diversity of all applicants and do not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation to apply, please contact our recruiting department at 781-891-4000. *Disclaimer: At Global Partners, we don't use lie detector tests for any employment decisions. We follow all the rules and regulations, so we need to let you know: In Massachusetts, it's illegal to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment of continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.