Hiring: General Manager Company: Kent Kwik Location: Ardmore, TN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 11:14:29 Employment Type: Full-time / On-site About the job Experience: •18 years old and able to pass required pre-employment screening, including a drug test and background check. •At least 18 years old and able to pass required pre-employment screening, including a drug test and background check. Required Skills: •Take full ownership of the travel center's launch, daily operations, team performance, and guest experience. •Recruit, train, coach, inspire, and retain a strong team while setting clear expectations and holding employees accountable. •Lead all areas of the operation, including food service, convenience retail, grab-and-go, fueling, and professional driver amenities. •Monitor sales, labor, expenses, cash, inventory, shrink, and profitability while meeting or exceeding performance goals. •Maintain high standards for cleanliness, merchandising, food quality, safety, security, and operational readiness. •Engage guests in a positive, approachable manner and confidently de-escalate concerns when needed. •Ensure accurate cash handling, POS transactions, reporting, documentation, inventory control, and store records. •Support hands-on store needs, including stocking, merchandise recovery, deliveries, and movement of product from the stockroom to the sales floor. Qualifications: •Full-time salaried position, generally 50 hours per week; additional hours may be required, particularly during the opening and ramp-up period. •Open availability is required, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays within a 24-hour operation. •Demonstrated capacity to stand and walk for up to 10 hours per day. •Demonstrated capacity to regularly lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 55 pounds from floor level to above shoulder height. •Demonstrated capacity to climb ladders and step stools and frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel, climb, push, pull, and perform repetitive lifting. •Competitive salary of $80,000-$110,000, based on experience. •Relocation assistance may be available and is negotiable for the right candidate. •Field-coach-led training with support from experienced regional leadership. •Significant growth potential within The Kent Companies. •The opportunity to build, launch, and lead a major new location with meaningful autonomy and visibility. Compensation: •$80,000 - $110,000 / year •Ardmore, Tennessee | Full-Time, On-Site | $80,000-$110,000 + Annual Bonus Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!