Shift leader

Tropical Smoothie Cafe | EVT; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Tropical Smoothie Café | EVT in Evanston, IL is seeking a dedicated Shift Lead to help deliver exceptional guest experiences and maintain food safety standards. The role focuses on building relationships, preparing items like bowls, wraps, and smoothies, and guiding a team through busy shifts.

Ideal candidates bring energy, reliability, and a willingness to grow with the company. This full-time position offers employee discounts, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for advancement within the

Qualifications

• Provide excellent guest service and build relationships.
• Prepare fresh foods and fruit, following recipes and portion control.
• Log temperatures and follow food safety standards to ensure quality.
• Stock inventory and keep the cafe organized and clean.
• Lead shifts, coach teammates, and support smooth operations.

Responsibilities

• Build real relationships with guests and ensure a welcoming atmosphere.
• Prepare fresh bowls, wraps, sandwiches, quesadillas, and smoothies.
• Log temperatures and follow food safety standards.
• Stock and organize inventory to prevent shortages.
• Keep the cafe clean, organized, and inviting during shifts.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety

Team leadership

Food prep

Tools

POS system

Job description

Shift Lead At Tropical Smoothie Café, we inspire healthier lifestyles through great food, real hospitality, and a culture built on energy, care, and consistency. But we’re building more than cafés, we’re building an engine for opportunity. We believe what we do every day adds up. That’s why we lead with discipline, accountability, and high standards: because strong habits create strong results. Our Shift Leads are not just employees; they are the most important people in the company They are the reason guests return They are the reason standards stay high They are the reason opportunity grows The Role As a Shift Lead, you are part of a team that delivers: Great food Great service A great guest experience Every shift. This role is perfect for someone who: Takes pride in doing things the right way Brings energy and care to every interaction Wants to grow personally and professionally Understands that small wins stack What You’ll Do: Build real relationships with guests Prepare fresh food and fruit Log temperatures and follow food safety standards Stock and organize inventory Create bowls, wraps, sandwiches, quesadillas, and smoothies Keep the café clean, organized, and welcoming Support Shift Lead and keep the operation flowing What We Expect: We don’t expect perfection We expect effort, accountability, and pride We believe:

How you show up matters

Consistency creates opportunity

Growth belongs to those who invest in themselves

If you bring the right attitude, we’ll invest in you.

Why You’ll Love It Here

No late nights

No greasy fryers

Friendly, supportive environment

Crew discounts

Clear opportunities to grow

Leaders who develop people, not just schedules

Growth & Opportunity

This is more than a job, it’s a starting point.

We promote from within.

We develop leaders.

We reward those who take ownership.

We don’t just hire Shift Leads.

We build future leaders. If you’re ready to be part of a team where what you do every day truly

matters — we’d love to meet you. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Employee discount Flexible

schedule Shift availability: Night Shift (Preferred) Day Shift (Preferred)