Smoothie King Team Captain

Smoothie King (SKFI); Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Bonuses and Tips

Team Outings

Insurance

Weekly Pay

401(k) Plans

Free vision and dental premiums

Job summary

Smoothie King in Grand Prairie, TX is hiring a Team Captain to lead shifts and support team members in preparing smoothies, serving guests, and delivering excellent customer service. This role involves coaching team members, maintaining store operations, and ensuring a welcoming, efficient guest experience.

The Team Captain contributes to achieving sales goals while upholding the brand’s health-focused mission and standards in a busy smoothie bar setting.

Qualifications

• At least 16 years old.
• Food Service experience preferred but not required.
• Commission sales experience helpful.
• Ability to think outside the box to satisfy guests.
• Genuine care and understanding for people’s needs.
• Prior retail sales experience in Nutrition/Fitness is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist guests in selecting smoothies and supplements.
• Support store operations and guest satisfaction.
• Serve as a Team Captain, guiding Team Members during shifts.
• Help manage opening/closing procedures and cash handling.
• Maintain store policies and ensure health/safety standards.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team leadership

Flexibility

Sales/upselling

Education

MS Office basics

Job description

Are you looking for a purpose and not just a job? Join the Smoothie King team and turn your purpose into a fulfilling passion! Smoothie King, the largest nutritional Smoothie bar in the nation, is seeking highly motivated and dynamic individuals to join our expanding team as a Team Captain. As a Team Captain, you will have the opportunity to help Guests meet their fitness and nutrition goals by assisting them in selecting delicious and nutritious smoothies and retail products. If you are passionate about health and wellness and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, then this is the perfect job for you! Since pioneering the first nutritional Smoothie franchise in 1973, our mission has always been to inspire people to live a healthy and active lifestyle. Now, with over 1100 stores and counting, we have been ranked as the #1 Fastest-Growing concept in its category and #14 on Entrepreneur Magazine’s “Franchise 500” list in 2020! We’ve grown to become the largest nutritional Smoothie bar in the nation, with a simple recipe for success: Hire the best people, use the best ingredients and blend with a purpose! As a dynamic, rapidly growing company, we are looking for a purpose-driven Team Member and Team Captains to join our expanding team and become an ultimate ambassador of our brand. Team Members are responsible for preparing and serving up our delicious, all-natural, energizing smoothies as well as consulting and assisting customers in choosing the right vitamins and nutritional supplements to help them reach their health and fitness goals. They are responsible for ensuring Guest satisfaction while following store policy. In addition to all of the skills sets involved with a Team Member, our Team Captains are comfortable taking responsibility as well as delegating it; they thrive on challenges and continually look for opportunities to learn. They are responsible for ensuring Guest satisfaction while maintaining efficient store operations and enforcing store policy. Along with the General Manager, they provide guidance to Team Members during their assigned shifts.

Benefits

• Employee discounts!
• Flexible schedule!
• Bonuses and Tips!
• Team Outings!
• Insurance!
• Weekly Pay!
• 401(k) Plans
• FREE paid vision and dental premiums

Our Story

At Smoothie King, when we say inspire people, we mean everyone. We champion a diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the guests we serve. We blend the unique members of our organization, celebrating what is both common and different to grow better together and Rule the Day. The foundation of our diversity efforts is closely tied to our core values, which includes “We Are Better Together” and “We Do the Right Thing”. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, or medical condition or disability.

Our Values

• We: Do the Right Thing
• We: Are Better Together
• We: Live the Mission
• We: Keep Evolving
• We: Focus and Finish

Our Vision

To be an integral part of every health and fitness journey.

Our Mission

Inspire people to live a healthy and active lifestyle.

Requirements

• At least 16 years old
• Food Service experience preferred but not required
• Commission Sales experience helpful Ability to think outside the box to satisfy our guests
• Genuine care and understanding for people's needs
• Prior retail sales experience in the Nutrition/Fitness Industry is a PLUS!

Education And Experience Requirements

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests, team members, and the community, both orally and in writing.
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time (6 to 8 hours).
• Must be able to lift and/or move items up to 55 pounds

Essential Functions

ALL OF THE DUTIES OF A TEAM MEMBER INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:

• Operates a blender and POS cashier system.
• Regularly moves boxes, weighing up to 55 lbs., throughout the store.
• Constantly positions self to bend, reach and scoop throughout assigned shifts.
• Ability to be mobile in walk‑in refrigerator and freezer with temperatures ranging from 40° F to -10° F.
• The employee must be able to tolerate exposure to food allergens.
• Microsoft Office knowledge required.
• Knowledgeableof general POS functionality.
• Excellent Communication Skills, ability to give and receive feedback.
• Must be extremely reliable
• Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

ALL OF THE DUTIES OF A TEAM MEMBER INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:

• Assisting the General Manager in the overall operations of the store in a leadership capacity.
• Ensuring a superior guest experience, maximizing sales performance, and driving profitability while maintaining a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
• Will complete the store opening/ closing and following opening/ closing procedures
• Makes bank deposits and reconcile daily cash drops
• Assist the General Manager with product ordering
• Brand loyalty: Communicate and execute positive brand impression to the overall Guest experience.
• Must ensure consistency and high quality preparation of smoothies and Guest service.
• Enforce sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness, and maintenance of all areas. Ensure compliance with operational standards, company policies, federal/state/local laws, and ordinances.

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.