Shift Leader

Tropical Holdings Illinois, LLC; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedule

Healthy environment

Career growth

Team rewards

Benefits package

401(k) match

Job summary

Serve Hospitality Group in Gurnee, IL is seeking a Shift Leader to guide crew, deliver friendly service, and ensure smooth, efficient operations across each shift.

You’ll lead by example in a fast-paced, upbeat environment with hands-on coaching, training new team members, and promoting a hospitality-driven culture. Flexible evenings and weekends encouraged; competitive pay plus tips and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Motivated team players with energy, initiative, and a positive attitude.
• Excellent communicators who connect easily with guests and coworkers.
• Customer-service minded individuals who take pride in delivering a great experience.
• Strong coaching ability to guide and motivate team members.
• Reliable and punctual with dependable work habits.
• Comfortable being active, including standing and walking throughout shifts.
• Flexible with scheduling, including evenings and weekends.
• Legally authorized to work under State and Federal guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and motivate crew members during your shift.
• Deliver friendly, accurate, and efficient customer service.
• Prepare smoothies and food items following recipes and brand standards.
• Maintain a clean and safe café environment with food safety compliance.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with restocking and organization.
• Execute opening and closing procedures with consistency and accuracy.
• Provide real-time coaching and training to new team members.
• Promote an upbeat, hospitality-driven atmosphere for the team.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication

Coaching

Reliability

Flexibility

Stamina

Job description

About this position

Company Overview

At Serve Hospitality Group, it’s more than smoothies—it’s about serving smiles, one guest at a time. Built on hospitality, connection, and community, every interaction is a chance to brighten someone’s day.

Serve Hospitality Group proudly operates 30+ Tropical Smoothie Cafe locations and is rapidly growing. As a fast-scaling, multi-unit franchisee, we’re expanding this nationally recognized brand with bold energy and purpose. Backed by a strong development pipeline and committed internal capital, we’re building a culture-driven, high-performance business that blends speed, discipline, and operational excellence.

About the Role

Join a people‑first team where leadership, energy, and positivity set the tone. As a Shift Leader, you’ll guide and support crew members, elevate the guest experience, and ensure smooth, efficient operations throughout every shift. This role is a key step in our internal growth pathway and is perfect for those who love leading by example in a fast‑paced, upbeat environment.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive hourly pay of $15 - 17 per hour plus tips! *Compensation is based on availability and experience*
• Work-life balance with flexible scheduling and consistent closing times (9 pm).
• Clean, healthy environment - no fryers, no grease, just fresh ingredients.
• Career growth opportunities with clear internal promotion pathways.
• Fun, fast-paced atmosphere with room for creativity.
• Employee perks with paid training, team rewards, and exclusive discounts.
• SERVE benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, plus a 401(k) with 4% company match (eligibility based on tenure, age, and hours requirements)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, support, and motivate crew members throughout your shift.
• Deliver friendly, accurate, and efficient customer service.
• Prepare smoothies and food items following recipes and brand standards.
• Maintain a clean and safe café environment, ensuring full compliance with food safety guidelines.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with restocking and organization.
• Execute opening and closing procedures with consistency and accuracy.
• Provide real-time coaching and assist with training new team members.
• Promote an upbeat, hospitality‑driven atmosphere where team members feel supported.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Motivated team players with strong energy, initiative, and a positive attitude.
• Excellent communicators who connect easily with guests and coworkers.
• Customer‑service minded individuals who take pride in delivering a great experience.
• Strong coaching ability to guide and motivate team members.
• Reliable and punctual team members with dependable work habits.
• Comfortable being active, including standing and walking throughout shifts.
• Flexible with scheduling, including evenings and weekends.
• Legally authorized to work under State and Federal guidelines.
• Quick‑service or leadership experience preferred, but not required - we provide thorough training.

SERVE Hospitality Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The pay range for this role is:
15 - 17 USD per hour(IL-058 Gurnee)