General Manager

Smoothie King (SKFI); Tennessee; 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

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Smoothie Sailing LLC is seeking a hands-on General Manager for our Fort Bliss Smoothie King location. You will lead a team, own store performance, improve operations, and ensure brand standards are met.

This full-time leadership role offers hourly pay and overtime eligibility, plus a performance-based bonus linked to store profitability, labor control, and food cost management. Availability for rotating shifts and 45 hours/week is expected.

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 and accountability.

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

Restaurant leadership

Team leadership

Performance metrics

Communication

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


• Opportunity for advancement

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