Shift Leader-Team Captain

Smoothie King (SKFI); Chicago Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Tips

Job summary

A leading smoothie retailer in Chicago Ridge is seeking a dedicated Shift Leader to assist in managing store operations and ensuring guest satisfaction. In this role, you'll guide team members and provide excellent service while maintaining store efficiency. Candidates should have strong communication skills, be reliable, and be at least 16 years old. Join our team and help inspire others to lead healthier lifestyles.

Qualifications

• At least 16 years of age or older.
• Experience in a fast-food environment preferred but not necessary.
• Must be extremely reliable.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the General Manager in the overall operations of the store.
• Ensuring a superior guest experience and maximizing sales performance.
• Completing store opening/closing procedures.

Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Microsoft Office knowledge

Ability to connect and communicate with guests

Tools

POS cashier system

Job description

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Shift Leaders are comfortable taking responsibility as well as delegating it; they thrive on challenges and continually look for opportunities to learn. They are responsible for ensuring Guest satisfaction while maintaining efficient store operations and enforcing store policy. Along with the General manager, they provide guidance to Team Members during their assigned shifts.

We are looking for purpose-driven Shift Leader / Team Captain to become an ultimate ambassador of our brand. As a Shift Leader / Team Captain you will help Guests meet their fitness and nutrition goals by assisting them to help select smoothies and retail products that inspire them to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle, but also provide guidance to Team Members when General Managers are not in the store. The successful Shift Leader / Team Captain will be passionate about the brand and demonstrate willingness to take on new challenges.

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Tips

Responsibilities

• Assisting the General Manager in the overall operations of the store in a leadership capacity.
• Ensuring a superior guest experience, maximizing sales performance, and driving profitability while maintaining a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
• Will complete the store opening/ closing and following opening/ closing procedures
• Makes bank deposits
• Assist the General Manager with product ordering
• Brand loyalty: Communicate and execute positive brand impression to the overall Guest experience.
• Must ensure consistency and high-quality preparation of smoothies and Guest service.
• Enforce sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness, and maintenance of all areas. Ensure compliance with operational standards, company policies, federal/state/local laws, and ordinances.

Essential Functions

• Operates a blender and POS cashier system.
• Regularly moves boxes, weighing up to 55 lbs., throughout the store.
• Constantly positions self to bend, reach and scoop throughout assigned shifts.
• Ability to be mobile in walk-in refrigerator and freezer with temperatures ranging from 40° F to -10° F.
• The employee must be able to tolerate exposure to food allergens.
• Microsoft Office knowledge required.
• Knowledgeable of general POS functionality.
• Excellent Communication Skills, ability to give and receive feedback.
• Must be extremely reliable
• Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualities

• Ability to connect and communicate with guests, team members, with a “guest comes first” attitude.
• At least sixteen (16) years of age or older.
• Experience in a fast-food environment preferred, but not necessary.

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.