General Manager

Smoothie King (SKFI); Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Smoothie King (SKFI) is seeking a General Manager in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to lead and develop a high-performing team that excels in guest experience. The ideal candidate will demonstrate operational excellence and uphold Smoothie King's brand standards while effectively managing store operations.

The General Manager will implement marketing plans and ensure compliance with protocols to drive store success. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills, integrity, and the ability to inspire others.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience as a manager or supervisor in a restaurant or retail customer service.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work varied hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Hire, develop, and lead a team to provide an exceptional guest experience.
• Utilize operational tools for achieving excellence.
• Ensure compliance with food safety guidelines.
• Develop local store marketing plans promoting brand initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

Operational excellence

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Associate or bachelor’s degree in business or hospitality management

Job description

The General Manager will contribute to Smoothie King’s success by creating and leading a highly productive environment focusing on building a motivated team, ensuring an extraordinary guest experience, and balancing other priorities, focusing on strategic, operational, and leadership excellence. As the role will evolve over time, the successful candidate will show curiosity in the business, demonstrate willingness to take on new challenges, and lift our team by developing additional skills to assist and support our purpose.

Responsibilities

• Enthusiastically hire, develop, and lead 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.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers (inventory management, shipments, etc.)
• Review store environment and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to identify problems, concerns, and opportunities for improvement and adjust 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.
• Own and promote brand standards in alignment with company vision.
• Ensure store appearance and cleanliness are upheld and consistent with Smoothie King brand standards.
• Drive implementation of company programs through action planning and inspiring team to meet operational standards.
• Develop local store marketing plans to support brand initiatives, including initiating community outreach through marketing and special events.
• Recognize and reinforce individual and team accomplishments by using existing tools and programs as well as finding new, creative and effective methods of recognition.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required. Associate or bachelor’s degree in business, hospitality management, or similar field is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a manager or supervisor of a team in a restaurant or similar type of retail customer service business.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills - you are energized by working with people.
• Act with integrity, honesty, and knowledge that promotes our culture, values, and mission.
• Act with a customer comes first attitude and connecting with the customer. Discover and respond to customer needs.
• A bias towards actions - you do not hesitate to roll up your sleeves and do whatever it takes to get the job done.
• Ability to work the hours needed to run your store effectively, which might include a variety of days, evenings, weekends, holidays.