General Manager

Smoothie King (SKFI); Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free food

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Smoothie Sailing LLC, the independent franchisee of Smoothie King Franchises, Inc., is seeking a strong, hands-on General Manager to run our Fort Bliss location. You will lead a team, own day-to-day operations, and drive store performance while upholding brand standards and guest service excellence.

This full-time leadership role offers base hourly pay with average tips, overtime eligibility, and a performance-based bonus tied to profitability, labor control, and food cost management.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of restaurant or retail leadership experience preferred.
• Comfortable reviewing performance metrics (sales, labor, food cost).
• Strong communication and team leadership skills.
• Ownership and follow-through in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Hiring, training, and developing a reliable team
• Creating schedules that balance guest service and labor cost control
• Managing daily operations and ensuring brand standards are met
• Monitoring sales, labor %, and food cost performance
• Maintaining accurate inventory and minimizing waste
• Leading by example and building a positive, accountable team culture

Skills

Leadership experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Job description

Benefits:

• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

General Manager Job DescriptionEmployer: You are employed by Smoothie Sailing LLC. We are an independent franchisee of Smoothie King Franchises, Inc.

Compensation: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour (Base Wage + Average Tips) + Performance-Based Bonus (Full-Time, Overtime Eligible)

We’re looking for a strong, hands‑on leader to run our Fort Bliss Smoothie King location. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys leading a team, improving operations, and taking ownership of store performance.

This is a full‑time leadership position with hourly pay and overtime eligibility. In addition to base pay, this role includes a performance‑based bonus program tied directly to store profitability, labor control, food cost management, and operational results.

If you’re currently an Assistant Manager looking to step into a larger leadership role with full-store accountability and bonus opportunity, this could be the right next move for you.

Compensation & Bonus Structure

• $16.00 - $22.00 per hour (Base Wage + Average Tips) (overtime eligible)
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Bonus tied to measurable store performance metrics
• Strong performance increases total annual earnings

What You'll Be Responsible For:

• Hiring, training, and developing a reliable team
• Creating schedules that balance guest service and labor cost control
• Managing daily operations and ensuring brand standards are met
• Monitoring sales, labor %, and food cost performance
• Maintaining accurate inventory and minimizing waste
• Leading by example and building a positive, accountable team culture

Schedule Expectations

This position requires availability on a rotating schedule based on business needs. The Store Manager is expected to work a mix of opening, mid, and closing shifts to support the team.

• Average of approximately 45 hours per week
• Rotating schedule including mornings, afternoons, and evenings
• Availability to support peak periods and occasional weekends
• Flexibility to adjust schedule as business needs require

What We’re Looking For:

• 2+ years of restaurant or retail leadership experience preferred
• Comfortable reviewing performance metrics (sales, labor, food cost)
• Strong communication and team leadership skills
• Someone who takes ownership and follows through