Lead Coordinator, Food and Beverage Operations

Pilot Travel Centers LLC

Knoxville, TN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Auditing, Business Growth, Business Intelligence, Business Support, Cafeteria, Construction, Consumer Branding, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Dental Insurance, Documentation, Finance, Food and Beverage Industry, Green Business, Health Plan, High School Diploma, Human Resources, Information Technology & Information Systems, Inventory Reports, Keyboards, Lean Six Sigma, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Marketing, Menu Management, Merchandising, Operational Audit, Operational Control, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Pricing, Process Improvement, Project/Program Coordination, Quality System Requirements (QSR), Reporting Dashboards, Reporting Skills, Retail, Retail Operations, Revenue/Sales Reporting, Sales, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Supply Chain Operations, System Operations, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Tableau, Team Player, Technical Support, Transportation and Logistics, Trucking, Vehicle Fleets
LOCATION
Knoxville, TN
POSTED
9 days ago

Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation''s busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.

Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Military encouraged to apply.

This role serves as the operational lead supporting QSR businesses across multiple brands. Responsibilities include managing menu, recipe, pricing, and LTO administration; maintaining critical operational systems; developing reporting, dashboards, and business insights; and supporting technology, process improvement, and governance initiatives. The position partners closely with brand teams, operations, marketing, IT, and external stakeholders to drive operational excellence, data-driven decision-making, continuous improvement, and sustainable business growth.

Essential Functions

  • Lead recipe, menu, and price management across all QSR brands
  • Manage Limited Time Offer (LTO) items and menu rollouts across QSR brands.
  • Conduct routine audits of recipes, pricing, keyboard configurations,inventory systems, and operational data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert for FEP reporting by developing dashboards, visualizations, and performance metrics that provide actionable insights into performance, trends, and future opportunities.
  • Design, maintain, and enhance operational KPI dashboards to support data-driven decision-making.
  • Pull and analyze Tableau data and other business intelligence reports for internal stakeholders and business partners.
  • Generate, maintain, and distribute operational reports, including Weekly Inventory & Sales Reports and other recurring performance reporting.
  • Maintain and update PFJ360 data and related operational systems.
  • Maintain Blue Line administration and related platform governance.
  • Coordinate and administer new store keyboard configurations and setup.
  • Partner with Information Technology and cross-functional stakeholders to support operational technology initiatives and continuous system improvements.
  • Maintain all brand logins, user access, and alignment reporting with brand partners.
  • Develop, maintain, and continuously improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency, scalability, and operational excellence.
  • Lead Lean Six Sigma (LSS) and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Maintain document governance, version control, and operational standards across all QSR-related processes and documentation.
  • Submit, track, and manage QSR department invoices and related administrative documentation.
  • Provide operational analysis, project coordination, and cross-functional support for strategic departmental initiatives.
  • Model behaviors that support the company's mission, values, and common purpose while ensuring guests and team members receive exceptional support.
  • Build collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders, brand partners, vendors, and cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.
  • Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned
  • High school diploma or equivalent certificate required
  • Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, communications, marketing, or merchandising preferred
  • Minimum one year's marketing, merchandising, or hospitality management experience required; Pilot Flying J experience preferred

Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision

401(k) and Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Fuel Discount

Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Onsite Gym and Cafeteria

Weekly Pay

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

About the Company

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Pilot Travel Centers LLC

Our care and commitment to our employees comes from a deeply rooted history that started nearly 60 years ago when James Haslam II opened the first Pilot in Gate City, VA. Since that opening we have celebrated many accomplishments and have stayed true to our mission of "Connecting people and places with comfort, care and a smile at every stop." We are proud to be family owned and we welcome each new team member as part of the family.

Pilot Flying J is one of the best retail and restaurant employers in North America. If you enjoy working in a hands-on, high-energy environment, apply for one of our jobs today and join the Pilot Flying J family! We offer both full and part-time positions with plenty of growth opportunities. Please visit our Careers website for more information, including videos, testimonials, and current openings.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Travel, Transportation and Tourism
FOUNDED
1958
WEBSITE
http://www.pilotflyingj.com