Manager Trainee (Jolley)

Description: Stewart's Shops is expanding in Vermont! We are a growing convenience store chain in New York and Vermont with friendly store associates and great customers! We are looking for Manager Trainees to join our fast-track training program in our shops. Our Manager Trainees work closely with Shop Managers to learn our operational standards and procedures with the goal of becoming a Shop Manager. Our ideal candidates will have previous convenience store or food service management experience with excellent customer service and possess a hands-on, personal management style. This is a full-time position that requires a flexible schedule. Stewart's Shops is known for: • Our fun work atmosphere- Our shops are fast paced and fun to work in. You will work with people who are owners and get to know many of our long term and loyal customers. • Flexible schedules- Our shops operate between 18-24 hours of the day which allows for multiple shift options to maintain work-life balance. • Growth opportunities- As a Manager Trainee, you will be exposed to multiple shops, managers and staff members whom you can learn from. • Our benefits- Our employees own 1/3 of the company and share in the growth and profits through ESOP. We also offer health, dental and vision insurance to full-time employees. • Community Support- Stewart's Shops and the Dake Foundation donate $9 million to local non-profit organizations yearly. Manager Trainee Responsibilities: • Find solutions, teach in context, and anticipate potential problems. • Effectively listen and communicate with partners, senior management and district staff. • Positively lead, motivate and teach Stewart's tools and solutions at weekly shop meetings. • Initiate candid and honest conversations with others which our "smaller is nicer" management style fosters. • Shop duties: prepare food, process customer transactions through the register, stock shelves, cooler and freezer, various housekeeping duties, share promotions and upsell products etc. • Create schedules based on the needs of the business and partners availabilities and requests. We Offer: • Starting Pay: $21-$24/hour and up based on experience. • Employee Discount. • Health, vision, and dental benefits after 60 days. • 100% company paid Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). • Long-term stability and control due to ownership and vertical integration. To help provide our employees with a safe work environment, we are a drug free workplace.

Created: 2026-03-04