Shift Leader

Smoothie King; Emerson (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Smoothie King in Emerson, AR is seeking a Shift Leader to coach Crew Members, execute Brand standards, and deliver a great guest experience during each shift.

You will set goals, assign tasks, provide feedback, and help train team members while ensuring safety, cleanliness, and consistent quality. This is an on‑site role requiring reliable leadership and guest‑oriented service.

Qualifications

• Fluent English communication in a fast‑paced setting.
• Experience in restaurant, retail, or supervision is preferred.
• Numerical and written communication skills are expected.
• Proficiency with basic computer tasks used in daily operations.
• Minimum age 18 where applicable; HS diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coach Crew Members throughout the shift to meet Brand standards.
• Set goals, assign tasks, and provide timely feedback.
• Maintain a guest‑first culture and resolve guest issues.
• Ensure safety, food safety, and sanitation guidelines are followed.

Skills

Fluent in English

Restaurant experience

Supervisory experience

Math skills

Writing skills

Basic computer skills

At least 18 years old

Education

High School diploma or equivalent, preferred

Job description

Responsibilities:

We are looking for Shift Leaders to join our Dunkin' team!

Shift Leaders are responsible for coaching Crew Members throughout their shift to execute operational Brand standards and deliver a great and friendly guest experience. They set goals, provide job assignments, and motivate others, celebrating successes and providing timely feedback.

Team Environment:

• Support a respectful team environment
• Communicate shift priorities, goals and results with team members
• Support the training of crew members as requested
• Provide coaching and feedback to crew members

Operational Excellence:

• Create and maintain a guest first culture in the restaurant
• Resolve guest issues
• Ensure Brand standards, recipes, and systems are executed
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing safety, food safety and sanitation guidelines; comply with local and state laws

Profitability:

• Drive sales goals and results
• Execute restaurant standards and marketing initiatives
• Manage cash over/short during shift
• Ensure all products are prepared according to Brand standards

Skills and Qualifications:

• Fluent in English
• Restaurant, retail, or supervisory experience
• Math and writing skills
• Basic computer skills
• At least 18 years of age (where applicable)
• High School diploma or equivalent, preferred

Competencies:

Great Focus:

• Understands and exceeds guest expectations, needs and requirements
• Displays a sense of urgency with guests
• Seeks ways to improve guest satisfaction; asks questions, commits to follow-through
• Resolves guest concerns by following Brand recommended guest recovery process

Passion for:

• Sets and maintains high standards for self and others, acts as a role model
• Consistently meets or exceeds goals
• Contributes to the overall team performance; understands how his/her role relates to others

Problem Solving and Decision Making:

• Identifies and resolves issues and problems
• Uses information at hand to make decisions and solve problems; includes others when necessary

Interpersonal Relationships & Influence:

• Develops and maintains relationships with team members
• Operates with integrity; demonstrates honesty, treats others with respect, keeps commitments

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.