Crew Member/Shift Lead

Tropical Smoothie Cafe; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; Full time

Job description

Tropical Smoothie Cafe – Now Hiring Full-Time & Part-Time Team Members and Shift Leads-OPENING FALL 2026

Tropical Smoothie Cafe is growing, and we’re excited to begin hiring for multiple positions, including Crew Members and Shift Leads. We offer a positive, fast-paced work environment with opportunities for advancement and a focus on exceptional guest service. Tentative opening October/November of 2026. One week of training on site will be required the week prior to opening.

Available Positions

• Crew Members – Starting at $12/hour + tips
• Shift Leads – Starting at $15/hour + tips and receive a free meal during each shift

Scheduling & Hours

All shifts are currently available. Cafe operating hours:

• Monday–Friday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
• Saturday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
• Sunday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Performance-based raises
• Tips shared among the team
• Employee food and drink discounts
• Free meal for Shift Leads while working
• A clean kitchen environment with no fryers
• Clear pathways for career growth and leadership development
• A welcoming workplace for team members ages 14 and up

If you’re energetic, guest-focused, and ready to join a growing team, we’d love to meet you.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

At Tropical Smoothie Café, we inspire a healthier lifestyle by serving amazing food and smoothies with a bit of tropical fun! Our Crew Members are key to delivering on this promise which is driven by our four values: Solid Relationships, Playing to Win, Creative Spirit, and Living Better. If you are Smart, have Integrity, Drive, and Enthusiasm, you would be a great Tropical Smoothie Café Crew Member.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Interacts with crew members and customers using ‘Tropitude’ (Tropitude is our “mojo” and what makes Tropical Smoothie Café fun and different. It means having energy and creating a positive atmosphere.)
• Delivers ‘Unparalleled Hospitality’ to each customer that visits our café.
• Prepares ingredients for our food and smoothies.
• Assembles and serves fresh food and smoothies prepared to Tropical Smoothie Cafes’ standards.
• Uses our sanitation practices to handle and prepare food.
• Sets up and monitors food and smoothie work stations.
• Cleans and organizes kitchen, workstations, dining room, restrooms, and any other areas in the cafe.
• Follows the steps to operate the register including taking customer orders, accurately handling cash, and being responsible for the drawer.
• Follows all safety and security policies set by the brand.
• Performs any additional tasks necessary to run the cafe.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Legally able to work within the State and Federal guidelines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Continuous standing and walking throughout the duration of each shift.
• Bending, lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds to perform duties like stocking, refilling ice, or taking out trash.
• Constant face-to-face interactions with crew members and customers.
• Safely navigate in a fast-paced cafe environment.
• Ability to multi-task and remain positive in sometimes stressful working conditions.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Most shifts are between four and eight hours, but this may vary.
• Crew Members can expect to have some early mornings, late evenings, weekend, and/or holiday hours.
• Comply with the Tropical Smoothie Cafe uniform and personal hygiene polices for each shift.
• Fun, fast paced, upbeat environment with no fryers!