General Manager

Smoothie King; Princeton (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Shared tip opportunities

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Employee discounts

Ongoing training and leadership dev.

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Smoothie King is seeking a hands-on General Manager for a locally owned franchise. You will lead daily store operations, build a high-energy team, and ensure outstanding guest service. You will also manage labor, inventory, and brand standards while driving sales growth in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers competitive hourly pay with tip participation, ongoing leadership development, and opportunities for advancement within our growing franchise network.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of management experience in restaurant, retail, or food service.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Experience with scheduling, inventory management, and daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily store operations to ensure excellent guest service and efficient performance.
• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop team members.
• Create employee schedules and manage labor to meet business needs.
• Maintain Smoothie King brand standards for product quality, cleanliness, and food safety.
• Monitor inventory, place product orders, and minimize waste.
• Track store performance and implement strategies to improve sales and operational efficiency.
• Handle guest concerns professionally and resolve issues promptly.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, health department regulations, and safety standards.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and team-oriented workplace culture.
• Lead by example by working alongside your team during busy shifts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Guest service

Team development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Scheduling software

Inventory management

POS system

Job description

General Manager – Smoothie King Franchise

About the Role

Join our locally owned Smoothie King franchise as a General Manager! We're looking for a motivated, hands-on leader who is passionate about delivering exceptional guest service, developing team members, and creating a positive, high-energy work environment. As our General Manager, you'll oversee all aspects of daily store operations while leading by example and helping your team succeed.

This is an hourly management position with tip participation, offering competitive earnings and opportunities for career growth within our franchise.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily store operations to ensure excellent guest service and efficient performance.
• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop team members.
• Create employee schedules and manage labor to meet business needs.
• Maintain Smoothie King brand standards for product quality, cleanliness, and food safety.
• Monitor inventory, place product orders, and minimize waste.
• Track store performance and implement strategies to improve sales and operational efficiency.
• Handle guest concerns professionally and resolve issues promptly.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, health department regulations, and safety standards.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and team-oriented workplace culture.
• Lead by example by working alongside your team during busy shifts.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of management experience in restaurant, retail, or food service.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Experience with scheduling, inventory management, and daily operations.
• Ability to multitask and remain organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible availability, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay
• Shared tip opportunities that increase your earning potential
• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling
• Employee discounts
• Ongoing training and leadership development
• Opportunities for advancement within our growing franchise

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Lift up 50 pounds.
• Frequently bend, reach, and perform repetitive movements.
• Work in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

If you're a strong leader who enjoys building teams, delivering great guest experiences, and working in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Smoothie King has grown to include over 1,100 units operating in 33 states, the Caymans, Trinidad, and the Republic of Korea.
What makes Smoothie King so successful? A genuine commitment to helping people live healthier lives through nutrition. It’s been more than 40 years since
Steve invented the nutritious and delicious drink now known as a smoothie. In that time, Smoothie King has expanded its menu to include a wide selection of healthy snacks and high-quality nutritional products.
They’re not just good; they’re good for you.