Store Manager in Training
Company : QuickChek
Location : North Brunswick, NJ, 08902
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 4 January 2026
Overview
Join us as a Store Manager in Training, put your best self forward to develop and showcase the skills necessary for successful QuickChek Store management. Assist the Store Manager in ensuring the smooth and profitable operation of the store, with a primary focus on delivering an exceptional customer experience. Achieve this by maintaining store standards, ensuring safety, adhering to operating procedures, and fostering a positive store culture, supporting and demonstrating our Principles of Integrity, Respect, Citizenship, and Spirit for both Team Members and customers. Your role extends to fostering the development and training of store team members and ensuring our fresh food programs are executed with excellence. Join us for a fulfilling career with the potential for growth, where your dedication contributes to keeping QuickChek a Great Place to Work! Apply today and elevate your career with us!
What’s in it for you?
- Pay On-Demand: Get quick access to a portion of your earned wages after completed shifts.
- Weekly Pay: Week starts on Saturday and ends on Friday – payday is Friday.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with our medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Financial Security: Invest in your future with our matching 401(k) plan (up to 6%).
- Annual Retirement Contribution: 3% gross pay contribution to 401K after 1 year of service (restrictions apply).
- Growth Opportunities: We're committed to helping you advance in your career through degree-work tuition assistance (eligibility requirements), on-the job training and in-person classes at QuickChek University.
- Overtime (limited): Get paid for every minute worked.
- Commission Based Bonuses: Based on store performance, paid monthly.
Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional customer service, tend to customers in a prompt, efficient, friendly manner, and handle customer concerns as they arise.
- Ensure all fresh food items are in stock and meet quality standards.
- Follow all food safety and dating procedures.
- Motivate, train, support, and recognize team members for positive results.
- Provides continuous personal growth and development opportunities for self and team members.
- Sweep, mop, empty trash and clean as necessary, including restrooms.
- Attend all mandatory/scheduled store meetings.
- Ensure that safety and uniform policies are followed.
- Keep up to date on new policies and procedures.
- Enforce and practice cash handling procedures, loss prevention, and cash control policies.
- Accurately process and maintain all paperwork involved in store operations.
- Meet specified training objectives within given timeframe.
- Provide Store Manager vacation coverage as assigned.
- Work with vendors and check-in, in accordance with company policy and procedures.
- Assist Store Manager in staffing, training, and reviewing performance of Team Members.
- Assist with staffing needs, including, but not limited to scheduling conflicts, callouts, etc.
- Maintain staffing levels and write schedules to meet the needs of the business.
- Communicate any questions, concerns, or issues to leadership in a timely manner.
- Delegate and oversee completion of all work on assigned shift.
- Ensures all equipment is working safely and properly & call for service when necessary.
- Work with Store Manager and department managers in achieving sales and profitability goals.
- Maintain lot and walkways as needed in inclement weather.
- Attend QuickChek University training classes as assigned at Corporate Support Center and/or Training Site.
- Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- A great attitude that contributes positively to the work environment.
- Ability to deliver the highest level of customer service.
- Friendly demeanor with a willingness to smile—a lot.
- Ability to motivate, lead and work with a team.
- Must be a team player and be able to communicate effectively with customers and Team Members.
- Reliable transportation and ability to get to work on time.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Basic computer, analytical, and math skills.
- Self-motivated.
- Strong attention to detail.
- 2+ years Food Service/Retail management experience.
- Availability to work various shifts.
- Available and comfortable with working overnight/3rd shift.
- Completion of required on-the-job training programs and learning activities within allocated timeframe.
- Personal behaviors must align with QuickChek’s values.
- Willingness to travel to Support Center and other stores within assigned district.
Physical Requirements
- Stand – Continuously.
- Walk – Continuously.
- Stoop/Kneel/Crouch – Occasionally.
- Grasp/Pinch/Grip - Frequently Bend/Squat/Twist – Frequently.
- Reaching – Continuously.
- Work in cold environment – Occasionally.
- Push/pull 40lbs – Occasionally.
- Lifting.
- Up to 10lbs – Continuously.
- Up to 25lbs – Frequently.
- Up to 50lbs – Rarely.
Compensation Disclosure Statement
Pay is from $21.10- $22.60 / hour QuickChek & Murphy USA take into consideration a wide range of factors when making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: experience, skill sets, training, licensure and certifications, education, as well as business and organizational needs. The listed range is specific to the base hourly rate or annual salary and does not include additional benefits, perks, or bonus eligibility (when applicable) comprising the total benefits package.Related Jobs
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Frequently asked questions
QuickChek’s Store Manager in Training program emphasizes hands-on leadership development combined with real store operations experience in North Brunswick. Unlike standard retail roles, this position incorporates specialized training through QuickChek University, focusing on team motivation, food safety, and store profitability while fostering core values like integrity and respect.
Candidates in the Store In Training role can anticipate a structured career path supported by tuition assistance and on-the-job mentorship. QuickChek prioritizes internal promotion, offering opportunities to advance into full Store Manager roles by mastering operational duties, team leadership, and customer service excellence.
Successful trainees demonstrate strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills, alongside a customer-first mindset. Adaptability to fast-paced retail environments, attention to detail, and a willingness to embrace QuickChek’s values such as citizenship and spirit are essential for excelling in this position.
Yes, QuickChek offers competitive hourly wages between $21.10 and $22.60, plus benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, and a 401(k) plan with company matching. Additionally, employees gain access to pay-on-demand and monthly commission bonuses tied to store performance.
North Brunswick’s retail sector is moderately competitive, with QuickChek standing out due to its comprehensive training programs and employee benefits. Candidates with prior retail or food service management experience are highly sought after, reflecting steady demand for skilled store leaders in the area.
Reliable transportation is crucial since the store’s location may not be directly accessible via major public transit routes. Trainees often commute by car, so punctuality and flexible scheduling are necessary to accommodate various shifts, including overnight hours.
QuickChek integrates its core principles—integrity, respect, citizenship, and spirit—into every training module, encouraging trainees to foster positive store environments. Emphasis on personal growth and team recognition ensures cultural alignment and enhances employee engagement.
Yes, availability for overnight or third-shift work is often required to ensure comprehensive store coverage. This schedule flexibility helps trainees gain diverse operational insights and supports store needs during varying business hours.
Besides standard benefits, QuickChek provides pay-on-demand, allowing quick access to earned wages post-shift, and commission-based bonuses linked to store success. Their tuition assistance and in-person training at QuickChek University reflect a strong investment in employee career development.
The role may involve occasional travel to the corporate support center or other district stores for training and operational support. This exposure broadens management experience and familiarizes trainees with regional store networks.