Shift Leader

Smoothie King (SKFI); Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

A leading smoothie and health product retailer in Fishers is seeking a Shift Lead. The Shift Lead serves as the Team Captain, guiding team members and assisting guests in selecting nutritious smoothies and products. Responsibilities include ensuring a friendly guest experience while maintaining operational standards, managing team tasks, and demonstrating a commitment to the brand's health-focused mission. Ideal candidates possess strong guest service experience and a proactive attitude in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of guest service experience in a restaurant or retail environment.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced setting and manage team tasks.
• Follows food safety regulations and keeps the store clean.

Responsibilities

• Assist guests in selecting smoothies and retail products.
• Guide team members when managers are absent.
• Ensure operational efficiency and uphold company standards.

Skills

Guest Service experience

Time management

Composure

Delegation

Drive for results

Self-development

Ethics and values

Tools

POS cashier system

Blender

Job description

Shift Leads serve as the Team Captain. They not only help Guests meet their fitness and nutrition goals by assisting them to help select smoothies and retail products that inspire them maintain a healthy and active lifestyle but, also, provide guidance to Team Members when General Managers are not in the store.

Duties and Responsibilities

Composure

• “Thinks on their feet" at all times regardless of internal or external pressures
• Informs General Manager to all problems or unusual matters of significance
• Assists Team Members at the point of sale (POS) with upselling

Delegation

• Ensures deployment maps are in use and all Team Members understand assigned stations to maintain efficient store operations
• Assists in Team Member management during scheduled shifts

Drive For Results

• Supports and adheres to company standards for operations, marketing/communications and brand identity
• Encourages Team Members on shift to exceed goals and complete all checklist tasks

Ethics and Values

• Fulfills cash handling and inventory reporting responsibilities with honesty
• Is trusted and relied upon with sensitive information from both their Team and General Manager
• Lives and promotes the culture, values, vision and mission of Smoothie King
• “Does things the right way" Exemplifies operational standards to Team Members when completing tasks around the store

Guest Focus

• Is responsible for product and Guest Service experience
• Ensures Guests purpose is met when smoothies are ordered
• Greets and engages with the Guest to provide a friendly experience
• Ensures self and team on shift demonstrate “Guest comes first” attitude
• Blends smoothie according to the recipe ticket for a consistent taste

Self-Development

• Is willing and looking to take on new tasks outside of their role
• Asks for feedback from General Manager

Time Management

• Shows up on time for work
• Balances personal life without interference to their work schedule at Smoothie King
• Talks through checklist tasks with Team Members that need to be completed during the shift

Experience Requirements

• Guest Service experience in a restaurant or retail environment 6 or more months

Essential Job Functions

• Ability to lead both by example and direction in a fast paced environment
• Ability to tolerate exposure to a wide variety of fresh, dried and/or frozen products and powdered substances, including, but not limited to, strawberries, bananas, peanuts, tree nuts (such as almonds), milk, soy, proteins, grains, and spices without posing a direct threat to personal health and safety
• Ability to follow procedures and willingness to comply with dress code requirements
• Ability to keep the store clean and follow food safety regulations
• Ability to operate a blender and POS cashier system
• Ability to move boxes, weighing up to 55 lbs throughout the store
• Ability to position self to bend, reach and scoop through assigned shifts
• Ability to be mobile in walk-in refrigerator and freezer with temperatures ranging from 40° F to -10° F

Company Introduction

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.