General Manager

Sweet Cow Ice Cream; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (50% employer paid)

401(K) Plan with employer match

Free ice cream daily

Discounted employee store

Friends & family ice cream discount

Job summary

Sweet Cow Ice Cream in Boulder, CO is seeking a General Manager to lead daily operations, drive growth, and develop a high-performing team. You will hire, train, coach, and align staff with our four values—community, kindness, contribution, and growth—while delivering outstanding customer experiences.

As GM, you will manage staffing, inventory, and finances, communicate shop performance to the leadership team, and foster a welcoming shop culture that motivates colleagues and delights guests with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of three years of service industry experience and two years of management/leadership experience.
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for the entirety of a shift.
• Willingness and ability to work some nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality. Adhere to the written schedule.
• Maintain a weekly schedule of 42-44 in-shop hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent, positive, and engaging customer experiences rooted in company values.
• Design and execute staffing plans that meet the needs of the business.
• Identify and hire the right talent; ensure onboarding and training to retain staff.
• Foster a growth-oriented environment through coaching and feedback.
• Plan and execute company training programs and manager-in-training sessions.
• Supervise and address team performance; communicate shop performance to leadership.
• Ensure the health of the business by efficient and financially responsible operations.
• Navigate change, make strategic decisions, and uphold standards.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Staffing

Training & coaching

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We value bright, adaptable, energetic team players with a strong desire to contribute and lead. If you possess an insatiable curiosity and an eagerness to learn, we want you on our team. We are an evolving company with a focus on four values: community, kindness, contribution, and growth.

Our mission is simple: At Sweet Cow, we are committed to making the best-tasting ice cream, served by the friendliest scoopers, in the cleanest shop on the planet.

Let's scoop smiles together!

Your role:

The General Manager provides strategic direction, maintains operations, and drives results through people development, sales, and growth. General Managers hire, train, and coach through company values to uphold standards and achieve the company mission. If you thrive on challenges and are eager to explore opportunities for personal and professional growth, this role is designed for someone like you. A natural leader with exceptional delegation skills and a keen ability to adapt to evolving landscapes, you are dedicated to ensuring customer satisfaction and fostering connections within the community. Your friendly, positive, and enthusiastic demeanor makes you an ideal addition to our team, and we look forward to welcoming you on board!

Your Contribution and Responsibilities:

Focus on Customers and Community

• Provide consistent, positive, and engaging customer experiences rooted in company values
• Create and foster a customer-centric shop culture
• Address customer needs and concerns through genuine care and authentic human connection
• Embrace, share, and coach customer feedback
• Cultivate and nurture a lively and spirited shop vibe for the team and customers
• Create and foster community connections outside the shop

Build Effective Teams

• Design and execute strategic staffing plans that meet the needs of the business
• Identify and hire the right talent
• Ensure effective onboarding and training to ensure retention and minimize employee turnover
• Foster a growth-oriented environment through continuous team development, coaching, and feedback
• Plan and execute company training programs
• Contribute to and conduct sessions for the company manager-in-training program
• Supervise and address team performance

Execution

• Ensure the overall health of the business by achieving the company’s mission in the most efficient and financially responsible way
• Ensure effective execution of daily operations
• Navigate ambiguity, embrace and lead change, and make intentional and strategic decisions
• Clearly detail and communicate shop performance to the leadership team
• Utilize and oversee established systems, tools, and procedures
• Uphold company standards and norms
• Coach and uphold Sweet Cow’s standard of cleanliness
• Ensure optimal product and supply levels through accurate inventory taking and ordering
• Delegate tasks based on customer flow and necessary action items
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with a positive attitude

Communicate with Impact

• Utilize open and direct communication
• Engage, connect, coach, and lead teams with clarity, positivity, and kindness
• Train, coach, and provide feedback, creating an understanding of our company, shop priorities, and menu
• Develop teams through sharing the company's mission, values, history, and purpose
• Clearly, directly, and with vision deliver team messaging, creating a culture of comprehension and enthusiasm for all things ‘Sweet Cow’
• Communicate with precision and influence across various communication channels while articulating knowledge and desired outcomes with clarity & positivity
• Embrace feedback and communicate in a timely, considerate, and detailed manner
• Create and foster a challenging and rewarding culture through meaningful contribution and a sense of team pride
• Create, foster, and maintain a shop culture of accountability, purpose, and pride around meeting performance expectations

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum of three years of service industry experience and two years of management/leadership experience
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand for the entirety of a shift
• Willingness and ability to work some nights, weekends, and holidays
• Maintain consistent attendance and punctualityAdhere to the written schedule
• Maintain a weekly schedule of 42-44 in-shop hours

Compensation

• $66,500 / year

Rewards & Bonuses

• Bonus Program based on shop performance

Benefits

• Health insurance benefits (50% employer paid)
• Company Wellness Contribution of $1,200 annually
• 401(K) Plan with a 4% employer match
• Dental Plan (employee paid)
• Vision Plan (employee paid)

Paid Time Off

• Three Weeks Paid Vacation (with tenure-based increases)
• Additional Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays (Thanksgiving and Christmas)

Perks

• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Discounted employee store
• Friends & family ice cream discount
• Free ice cream daily