Store Manager - Lincolnwood

Oberweis Dairy; Lincolnwood (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Oberweis Dairy in Lincolnwood, IL is seeking a Store Manager to lead our ice cream shop with energy and a customer-first mindset. You’ll mentor the scoop team, oversee product prep, portioning, packaging, and daily operations to keep service fast and friendly.

This role rewards a proactive leader with strong communication skills, weekend/evening availability, and a love for high-energy, fast-paced environments. Join a fun team where waffle-cone aromas are always in the air.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in food service.
• Positive, upbeat attitude.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Weekend and evening availability.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and motivate scoop squad in all phases of product preparation, including portioning, packaging, and cleaning duties.
• Deliver top-tier customer service (with extra sprinkles!).
• Manage shifts, schedules, and daily operations.
• Keep the shop sparkling clean and organized.
• Handle inventory and prevent stockouts of fan favorites.
• Jump into scoop, serve, and celebrate with customers.
• Community relations and customer experience.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Food service experience

Job description

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, training, and motivating our awesome scoop squad in very phase of product preparation, including product portioning, packaging, and cleaning duties

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

Managing shifts and daily operations

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

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 35 minutes in a walk-in Freezer at temperature at -10 degrees F during inventory and stocking