Shift Leader M-F 8:30 AM

Tropical Smoothie Cafe; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay + tip share

Free employee meals

401k with matching contributions

Paid training

Career advancement opportunities

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Austin, TX is seeking a highly skilled Shift Leader to guide daily operations, lead a fast-paced team, and ensure guest satisfaction with energetic, friendly service.

You’ll open each morning, manage cash and POS, train and motivate staff, and uphold clean, welcoming spaces. This role offers weekly pay, tip share, free meals, paid training, and growth opportunities within a supportive team culture.

Responsibilities

• Open the cafe each morning and lead daily operations with enthusiasm
• Prepare and serve delicious smoothies and wholesome food following our recipes
• Greet guests warmly with a loud “Welcome In” and a smile
• Train, mentor, and motivate team members to reach their full potential
• Manage cash, till, and ensure smooth point of sale transactions
• Maintain a spotless, welcoming cafe environment using checklists and systems
• Coordinate 3rd party deliveries and oversee opening duties

Job description

Tropical Smoothie Cafe - Urgent Hiring for Highly Skilled Shift Leader - Immediate Start!

Are you looking for a fun, loving work environment where you can shine bright and lead a dynamic team? Do you want to wake up energized and be part of a workplace that inspires healthier lifestyles with delicious food and smoothies? If so, this role is perfect for you!

Join Tropical Smoothie Cafe, a vibrant fast casual restaurant with a tropical twist, as a highly skilled Shift Leader. You’ll enjoy a clean, grease-free environment, flexible schedules, and the chance to develop valuable management skills while spreading sunshine and healthy vibes to our guests. This role offers weekly pay plus tip share, free employee meals, and a supportive team culture focused on growth and fun.

Key Responsibilities

• Open the cafe each morning and lead daily operations with enthusiasm
• Prepare and serve delicious smoothies and wholesome food following our recipes
• Greet guests warmly with a loud “Welcome In” and a smile
• Train, mentor, and motivate team members to reach their full potential
• Manage cash, till, and ensure smooth point of sale transactions
• Maintain a spotless, welcoming cafe environment using checklists and systems
• Coordinate 3rd party deliveries and oversee opening duties

Preferred Experience & Skills

• At least 1 year of leadership experience in food service or related fields
• Knowledge of labor and food cost management
• Excellent communication and coaching abilities
• Commitment to operational excellence and guest satisfaction
• Reliable transportation and ability to pass background checks

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Clean, comfortable work environment with no grease or fryers
• Flexible Monday to Friday, 8-hour morning shifts starting at 6:30 AM
• Weekly pay plus tips and free employee meals to keep you energized
• Paid training and opportunities for career advancement
• 401k with matching contributions and employee discounts
• Fun, supportive culture where your enthusiasm makes a difference

Location: Sunshine Hospitality TX-220 LLC 7301 Ranch Rd 620 N, Austin, TX 78732, USA

Tropical Smoothie Cafe is a Fast Casual restaurant with a tropical twist. At Tropical Smoothie we inspire a healthier lifestyle by serving amazing food and smoothies with a bit of tropical fun! It started on a beach in Florida. The calm gulf waters, friends enjoying games in the sand and a need for replenishment from the warm Florida sun. We started by blending fruits and vegetables together to create unique and refreshing smoothies. And customers lined up for our tasty creations. Then in 1997, we opened our first cafe in Tallahassee, Florida. Guests now had a place to sit and relax while we made their favorite smoothies. Two years later, we added a range of wholesome food options to complement our smoothies, all made fresh. We started as a destination for flavor, and it’s a proud heritage that we continue today. We are guided by a simple belief: when you eat better, you feel better. Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s menu boasts bold, flavorful smoothies with a healthy appeal, all made-to-order with quality ingredients. We find that real fruits, veggies and juices just taste better. Our toasted wraps, sandwiches, flatbreads and quesadillas are made to suit your individual tastes with quality meats, fresh produce and flavorful sauces. Combine that with a fun, relaxing atmosphere - and unparalleled hospitality - and you can see why people return again and again for the Tropical Smoothie Cafe experience. Our mission is to inspire a healthier lifestyle by serving amazing food and smoothies…with a bit of tropical fun.