General Manager

Smoothie King (SKFI); Fort Polk South (LA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Smoothie Sailing LLC is seeking a General Manager for our Fort Polk South, LA location. This full-time role offers $16.00-$22.00 per hour plus a performance-based bonus, with overtime eligibility and base wage plus average tips.

You will lead a hands-on team, own store performance, and drive profitability through effective labor and cost controls. Responsibilities include hiring and developing staff, crafting schedules, monitoring metrics, and ensuring brand standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of restaurant or retail leadership experience preferred.
• Strong communication and team leadership skills.
• Ability to manage schedules and labor costs effectively.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, and develop a reliable team.
• Create schedules balancing guest service and labor cost.
• Manage daily operations and ensure brand standards are met.
• Monitor sales, labor %, and food cost performance.
• Maintain inventory and minimize waste.
• Lead by example with an accountable culture.

Skills

Leadership experience

Schedule management

Operations management

Performance monitoring

Team training

Job description

Benefits:

• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• 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 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