General Manager

Smoothie King; Harker Heights (TX); 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

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Smoothie Sailing LLC's Fort Bliss location is seeking a strong, hands-on General Manager to lead daily operations, train a reliable team, and ensure brand standards are met.

This full-time role offers a rotating schedule, about 45 hours per week, with $16.00 - $22.00 per hour base (plus average tips) and a performance-based bonus tied to store profitability and operational results.

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 mindset; ability to follow through.

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

Team management

Communication

Ownership mindset

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 Description

Employer: 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