Team Captain /Shift Manager

Smoothie King (SKFI); Copperas Cove (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Smoothie Sailing LLC, operating a Smoothie King location at Fort Bliss, is seeking a dynamic Team Captain to lead the store team and drive performance. This full-time leadership role offers hourly pay, overtime eligibility, and a bonus program tied to store profitability, labor control, and food cost.

Responsibilities include hiring, training, scheduling, and maintaining brand standards. If you’re ready to step up from assistant management and own the store's success, this could be the ideal

Qualifications

• Preferred: 1+ years of leadership experience in a restaurant or retail environment.
• Comfort with reviewing performance metrics (sales, labor, food cost).
• Strong communication and team leadership skills.
• Proactive, takes ownership and follows through on responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Hiring, training, and developing a reliable team.
• Managing shift schedules to balance service and labor costs.
• Overseeing daily shift operations and upholding brand standards.
• Tracking sales, labor percentage, and food cost performance.
• Maintaining accurate inventory and minimizing waste.
• Leading by example to foster a positive, accountable team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Scheduling

Operations management

Performance tracking

Job description

Benefits

• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Team Captain Job Description

Employer: You are employed by Smoothie Sailing LLC. We are an independent franchisee of Smoothie King Franchises, Inc.

Compensation: $12 - $14 per hour (Base Wage + Average Tips) + (Full-Time, Overtime Eligible)

We are seeking a dynamic, hands-on leader to take charge of our Smoothie King location at Fort Bliss. This position is perfect for someone who thrives on leading a team, enhancing operations, and taking full ownership of store performance.

This is a full-time leadership role with an hourly pay structure and eligibility for overtime. Alongside base pay, you'll have access to a performance-based bonus program tied to the store's profitability, labor control, food cost management, and overall operational success.

If you're currently an Assistant Manager ready to step up into a greater leadership role with total store accountability and bonus potential, this could be the ideal next step for you.

Compensation & Bonus Structure

• Hourly pay ranges from $12.00 to $14.00 (Base Wage + Average Tips) (eligible for overtime)
• Opportunity for performance-based bonuses
• Exceptional performance can significantly boost your annual earnings

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in hiring, training, and developing a reliable team
• Managing shift schedules that balance guest service with labor cost management
• Overseeing daily shift operations to ensure brand standards are upheld
• Tracking sales, labor percentage, and food cost performance
• Maintaining accurate inventory while minimizing waste
• Leading by example to foster a positive and accountable team culture

Schedule Expectations

• Average of about 40 hours per week
• Rotating schedule including mornings, afternoons, and evenings
• Availability to assist during peak times and on occasional weekends
• Ability to adjust your schedule as business demands change

What We’re Looking For

• Preferred: 1+ years of leadership experience in a restaurant or retail environment
• Comfort with reviewing performance metrics (sales, labor, food cost)
• Strong communication and team leadership skills
• A proactive individual who takes ownership and follows through on responsibilities