
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $45,000.00 - $50,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental Insurance
employee discount
flexible schedule
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Job Description
Smoothie King, founded in 1973, is a pioneering nutritional smoothie franchise that has grown to become the largest nutritional smoothie bar chain in the United States. With over 1300 stores nationwide, the company has achieved remarkable growth and success, being recognized as the #1 Fastest-Growing concept in its category and ranking #14 on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 list in 2020. Smoothie King’s mission is to inspire people to live healthy and active lifestyles by providing high-quality smoothies made with the best ingredients. The company emphasizes hiring the best people and blending with purpose to maintain its leadership position in the nutritional beverage industry. Smoothie King is committed to its core values, which include "We Are Better Together," "We Keep Evolving," "We Live Our Mission," "We Do the Right Thing," and "We Focus and Finish." These values foster a collaborative, passionate, and inclusive work environment where employees can grow and contribute meaningfully to the brand and community.
The General Manager role at Smoothie King is a vital position for the company’s expansion and operational excellence. It is a full-time position with an annual salary range of $45,000 to $50,000. As a General Manager, you will act as the ultimate ambassador of the Smoothie King brand by creating a highly productive work environment focused on building and motivating a dynamic team. Your responsibilities will include ensuring an extraordinary guest experience, managing daily operations, maintaining supplier relationships, and driving strategic business growth. The role demands operational expertise including the use of tools like Profit and Loss Statement analysis, Daily Business Review, and inventory management systems. Additionally, you will lead efforts to uphold food safety standards and store cleanliness while promoting and adhering to brand standards consistently. The General Manager will also spearhead marketing initiatives at the local store level, including community outreach and special events to boost brand visibility. This role requires a proactive attitude, willingness to adapt, and the ability to mentor and develop the team to meet company goals while supporting the overall mission to inspire healthy living. By joining Smoothie King, you become part of a vibrant culture that values integrity, customer-first mentality, and continuous improvement within a fun, upbeat atmosphere that encourages personal and professional growth. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a growing brand that is impacting the health and wellness of communities across the nation.
The General Manager role at Smoothie King is a vital position for the company’s expansion and operational excellence. It is a full-time position with an annual salary range of $45,000 to $50,000. As a General Manager, you will act as the ultimate ambassador of the Smoothie King brand by creating a highly productive work environment focused on building and motivating a dynamic team. Your responsibilities will include ensuring an extraordinary guest experience, managing daily operations, maintaining supplier relationships, and driving strategic business growth. The role demands operational expertise including the use of tools like Profit and Loss Statement analysis, Daily Business Review, and inventory management systems. Additionally, you will lead efforts to uphold food safety standards and store cleanliness while promoting and adhering to brand standards consistently. The General Manager will also spearhead marketing initiatives at the local store level, including community outreach and special events to boost brand visibility. This role requires a proactive attitude, willingness to adapt, and the ability to mentor and develop the team to meet company goals while supporting the overall mission to inspire healthy living. By joining Smoothie King, you become part of a vibrant culture that values integrity, customer-first mentality, and continuous improvement within a fun, upbeat atmosphere that encourages personal and professional growth. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a growing brand that is impacting the health and wellness of communities across the nation.
Job Requirements
- Provide an exceptional guest experience throughout our guest's visit
- Exceptional interpersonal skills - you are energized by working with people both guests and your team
- Act with integrity honesty and knowledge that promote the culture values and mission of Smoothie King
- Act with a customer comes first attitude and connecting with the customer
- Discover and respond to customer needs
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance
- A bias towards actions - you do not hesitate to roll up your sleeves and do whatever it takes to get the job done
- The desire to be coached and mentored - you see potential in yourself and enjoy growing that potential
- An eye for detail - you know that the little things be it cleanliness or the extra touch can make all the difference
- Self-starter with ability to work independently
- Friendly attitude in the face of adversity
- Attention to detail while working in fast-paced environment with multiple projects
- Ability to work cross-functionally and to coordinate communication across diverse work groups
- Ability to work the hours needed to run your store effectively which might include a variety of days evenings weekends holidays
- Reliable transportation
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma required
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in business hospitality management or similar field is preferred
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a manager or supervisor of a team in a restaurant or similar type of retail customer service business
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers team members and the community both orally and in writing
- Knowledgeable of general POS functionality
- Experience with OSHA EEOC and other federal and state laws and local statutes
- ServSafe Certification
Job Duties
- Hire develop and lead the team at your store to provide a great guest experience and fulfill our mission to inspire people to live a healthy and active lifestyle
- Use operational tools such as Profit and Loss Statement Daily Business Review Cash & Deposit Log and Data Central scheduling and inventory management tools to achieve operational excellence
- Maintain relationships with suppliers including inventory management and shipments
- Review store environment and Key Performance Indicators to identify problems concerns and opportunities for improvement and adjust accordingly
- Manage cash activities for the store including daily deposits
- Ensure compliance with food safety guidelines in your store at all times and ensure all team members are in compliance
- Own and promote brand standards in alignment with company vision
- Ensure store appearance and cleanliness are upheld and consistent with Smoothie King brand standards
- Drive implementation of company programs through action planning and inspire team to meet operational standards
- Develop local store marketing plans to support brand initiatives including initiating community outreach through marketing and special events
- Recognize and reinforce individual and team accomplishments by using existing tools and programs as well as finding new creative and effective methods of recognition
- Collaborate with Smoothie King professionals from Operations Training Human Resources and Marketing to deliver the best smoothies and healthy retail products to your community
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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