gas station manager

*About the Opportunity* We are hiring a *Store Manager* for a brand new gas station and convenience store opening in Matheson, Ontario. This is a unique opportunity for someone with retail, convenience store, hospitality, supervisory, or management experience who wants to be involved in launching a new location and then take responsibility for its day-to-day operation. The Store Manager will join the project before opening and work alongside ownership to prepare the store for launch. You will help organize inventory, suppliers, staffing, merchandising, procedures, and other operational requirements so the location is ready to open successfully. Once the store opens, you will lead the convenience store team and oversee its daily operation. We are looking for someone who is organized, dependable, comfortable leading people, and able to recognize what needs to be done without requiring constant direction. *What You'll Be Doing Before Opening* During the pre-opening period, you will work with ownership and our suppliers to help bring the store together. Responsibilities may include: * Helping select and order opening inventory * Working with suppliers and coordinating deliveries * Organizing product pricing, stocking, and merchandising * Assisting with POS and inventory system setup * Helping establish practical store procedures * Recruiting, onboarding, and training store employees * Preparing employee schedules and staffing plans * Organizing uniforms, supplies, signage, and store materials * Helping ensure required documentation and training are completed * Identifying anything the store still needs before opening * Preparing the location for a smooth opening day You will not be expected to do everything alone. This position will work directly with ownership, vendors, suppliers, contractors, and other members of the project team. *Once We're Open* As Store Manager, your focus will shift to running a successful, organized, and customer-focused operation. Your responsibilities will include: * Leading and supporting convenience store employees * Preparing schedules and coordinating shift coverage * Recruiting and training new employees as required * Managing inventory and placing product orders * Monitoring stock levels, waste, damages, and shrinkage * Maintaining relationships with suppliers * Receiving and organizing deliveries * Ensuring products are priced, stocked, rotated, and displayed properly * Monitoring sales and adjusting ordering where appropriate * Overseeing cash handling, till reconciliation, and deposits * Reviewing invoices and maintaining accurate store records * Maintaining strong customer service standards * Addressing customer and employee concerns * Keeping the store clean, organized, safe, and well presented * Coordinating maintenance or service issues when required * Following company, health and safety, and regulatory requirements * Keeping ownership informed of staffing, inventory, sales, and operational issues * Looking for ways to improve the store, increase sales, and create a better customer experience *Who We're Looking For* You do not need to have managed a gas station previously to be considered. We would like to hear from candidates with experience in areas such as retail, convenience stores, grocery, restaurants, hospitality, customer service, or other fast-paced operations. The right candidate will ideally have: * Previous supervisory, management, or team-lead experience * Strong customer service skills * Good organizational and time-management abilities * Confidence working independently and making day-to-day decisions * Experience scheduling or supervising employees * Some experience with inventory, ordering, receiving, or merchandising * Strong communication and problem-solving skills * Basic computer and administrative skills * Attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records * A dependable and hands-on approach to work Experience with bookkeeping, QuickBo Location Matheson , ON Work location On site Salary $ 26.00 to $ 32.00 HOUR hourly Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time Starts as soon as possible vacancies 1 vacancy Source indeed.com #10232353585 Various locations Matheson, ON