General Manager Trainee

Responsibilities

Mission Linen Supply is looking for accomplished Sales Managers, District Managers, Regional Managers, Operations Managers, or General Managers with 10+ years of management experience who want to bring their leadership skills into a new industry and build a long-term career.

No industrial laundry experience is required. We're looking for proven leaders who know how to run a P&L, develop a team, and drive results, and who are ready to learn our business from the ground up through a structured, paid training program. This is not an entry-level position; it's designed for mid-career and senior managers with a track record of success elsewhere who want to step into a General Manager role.

Why Mission Linen Supply

If you're looking for a stable industry with room to grow, not just a job but a career path, this program is built for that. Mission Linen Supply is a family-owned, privately held company and a leading provider of linen, uniform, and facility service products across five western states. Founded in 1930 and headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA, Mission has grown from a one-man operation into an industry leader, while remaining stable, essential, and steadily growing. Industrial laundry and linen services are a recession-resistant, essential industry. Hospitals, hotels, and restaurants need clean linens and uniforms regardless of the economy. That means real, ongoing opportunities for career advancement, not a static org chart.

Compensation

• Base salary during training: $100,000–$110,000, depending on experience, education, and location
• After training: your base salary grows based on the revenue of the location you lead

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings program
• Paid time off (sick, holiday, vacation)

Qualifications

The Opportunity

As a General Manager Trainee, you'll go through a 30-week structured training program designed to prepare experienced managers like you to run one of our locations. You are not expected to know our industry going in; that's what the program is for. Upon successful completion, you'll transition into a management position leading your own team and location.

Relocation requirement: candidates must be willing to relocate to manage a location within their first three years in the program. Relocation is a required, ongoing expectation of this career path, not a one-time ask.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Complete rotations through key departments so you (and we) can identify where your skills and interests best fit
• Work alongside senior management, with regular progress reviews
• Participate in company-sponsored management development workshops
• Prepare to own P&L, KPIs (labor, inventory, operational costs), sales strategy, and team performance for a Mission location
• Transition into General Manager and other key leadership roles across the company

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 10+ years of management experience (required)
• A proven track record building and executing sales strategies that grow revenue and profitability
• Experience owning Profit and Loss (P&L) accountability and monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in labor, inventory, and operational costs
• A history of improving efficiency, reducing costs, and expanding market share
• Strong people leadership: hiring, developing, and managing team performance
• A demonstrated focus on customer service and customer retention
• Willingness to relocate for career advancement (required)
• College degree preferred; military experience valued
• Curiosity, drive, and a genuine willingness to learn a new industry from the ground up

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Ready to Build a New Career?

If you're an experienced manager looking for a stable, growing industry where your leadership skills can open doors, apply today!

Overview

Mission Linen Supply is a family owned, privately held company, and a leading provider of products, services, and supplies to hospitality, medical, and industrial businesses. Founded in 1930 and headquartered in Santa Barbara, the company has grown from a one-man operation to a leading player in the linen rental and uniform business across five western states. Mission Linen Supply is widely recognized for its ability to understand, anticipate, and meet its customers ‘needs while providing environmentally friendly goods and services.

Mission Linen Supply is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), Affirmative Action Plan (AAP), VEVRAA Protected Veterans, Federal Contractor and Worker with Disabilities employer. Mission Linen Supply is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran or any other protected status with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion and other terms and conditions of employment. Worker with Disabilities needing assistance applying please feel free to call HR Office at 805-730-3612.

To be considered for employment with Mission Linen Supply, you will need to apply online at missionlinen.com, select careers and apply for the position you are interested in.  We will review your qualifications and will contact you via email or phone if you are selected for an interview.