Store Manager 2026

Oberweis; Western Springs (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fun, supportive team culture

Opportunities to grow

A workplace that smells like waffle cones

Job summary

Oberweis in Western Springs is seeking a Store Manager for their ice cream shop. The ideal candidate will lead and motivate the team, deliver excellent customer service, manage daily operations, and ensure the shop runs smoothly. Applicants should have previous leadership experience, a positive attitude, and the ability to thrive in a high-energy environment. Join a fun team where the workplace smells like waffle cones all day!

Qualifications

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience (food service a plus!).
• A positive, upbeat attitude.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage cost controls and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Leading and motivating our scoop squad.
• Delivering top-tier customer service.
• Managing shifts, schedules, and daily operations.
• Keeping the shop clean and organized.
• Handling inventory and ensuring we're stocked.
• Engaging with customers and the community.

Skills

Leadership experience

Positive attitude

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Customer service skills

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Now Hiring: Store Manager – Ice Cream Dream Team

Do you believe sprinkles make everything better? Are you a natural leader who loves making people smile? If so… we want YOU on our team!

About the Role

We’re looking for a high-energy, people-loving Store Manager to help lead our ice cream shop to sweet success! You’ll be the right-hand hero to the District Manager, keeping operations smooth, customers happy, and the vibes as fun as our flavors.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and motivating our awesome scoop squad
• Delivering top-tier customer service (with extra sprinkles!)
• Managing shifts, schedules, and daily operations
• Keeping the shop sparkling clean and organized
• Handling inventory and making sure we never run out of fan favorites
• Jumping into scoop, serve, and celebrate with customers
• Community relations and customer experience

What We’re Looking For

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience (food service a plus!)
• A positive, upbeat attitude
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Lead, supervise, and train all employees in every phase of product preparation, including product portioning, packaging, and cleaning duties
• Manage cost controls and inventory.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
• Weekend and evening availability

Perks of the Job

• Fun, supportive team culture
• Opportunities to grow
• A workplace that smells like waffle cones all day

Physical Requirements

• Carry up to 50lbs
• Stand and walk on a hard surface for 9-10 hours per day
• Tolerate up to 45 minutes in a walk-in cooler at temperature as low as 32 degrees F during inventory
• Tolerate up to 35 minutes in a walk-in Freezer at temperature at -10 degrees F during inventory and stocking

If you’re ready to lead with positivity, work hard, and have a blast doing it, apply today and help us keep the good times (and scoops) rolling!