Assistant Manager

Smoothie King; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Smoothie King is seeking an Assistant Manager to help the Store Manager lead a team at our Peoria area stores. You will drive the guest experience, uphold brand standards, and model the company mission and values. Operational responsibilities include daily cash handling, scheduling, and KPI reviews.

You will coordinate local marketing efforts, support community outreach, and ensure health and safety compliance while maintaining store cleanliness and equipment upkeep across multiple shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience as a shift lead in a restaurant or retail service.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic POS and computer function familiarity.
• Availability for weekends/holidays at East Peoria and Peoria locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Store Manager in leading the team to deliver an exceptional guest experience.
• Develop local store marketing plans and community outreach initiatives.
• Review KPIs and ensure store standards, cleanliness, and equipment upkeep.
• Oversee cash handling, deposits, and daily financial tasks.
• Ensure food safety guidelines compliance and team adherence.
• Communicate marketing strategies and promotions to staff for execution.

Skills

Shift lead experience

Customer service

Communication skills

POS operations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

* THIS IS NOT A SEASONAL POSITION *

The Assistant Manager (AM) will contribute to Smoothie King’s success by assisting the SM in leading his/her team to create and maintain an exceptional Guest Experience while upholding brand standards, as well as modeling and acting in accordance with our mission and core values. The Assistant Manager is involved in all areas of store operations, which include:

• Assist the Store Manager with hiring, developing, and leading 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.


• Assist the Store Manager in developing local store marketing plans to support brand initiatives, including initiating community outreach through marketing and special events.


• Collaborate with the Store Manager to deliver the best smoothies and healthy retail products to your community. Review store environment and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to identify problems, concerns, and opportunities for improvement and partner with the Store Manager to address accordingly.


• Manage cash activities for the store (daily deposits, etc.).


• Ensure compliance with food safety guidelines in your store at all times; ensure all Team Members are in compliance as well.


• Champion and embody our culture, mission, and core values.


• Ensure and maintain store cleanliness and upkeep, including monthly inspections, systems reviews, and coordinating the update/replacement of damaged equipment or facilities.


• Drive implementation of company programs through action planning and inspiring teams to meet operational standards.


• Communicate all marketing strategies and promotions in the store to the team, ensuring proper execution to drive results.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.


• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a shift lead in a restaurant or similar type of retail customer service business.


• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to perform basic POS and computer functions


• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, team members, and the community, both orally and in writing.


• Ability to work the hours needed to run your store effectively, which might include a variety of days, evenings, weekends, holidays.


• Candidates must be available to work on weekends and holidays as part of their regular schedule. Additionally, employees should be willing and able to work at both our East Peoria and Peoria locations, as needed.


• ServSafe Certification.

Smoothie King has grown to include over 1,100 units operating in 33 states, the Caymans, Trinidad, and the Republic of Korea.
What makes Smoothie King so successful? A genuine commitment to helping people live healthier lives through nutrition. It’s been more than 40 years since
Steve invented the nutritious and delicious drink now known as a smoothie. In that time, Smoothie King has expanded its menu to include a wide selection of healthy snacks and high-quality nutritional products.
They’re not just good; they’re good for you.