General Manager Job Description
Employer: You are employed by Smoothie Sailing LLC. We are an independent franchisee of Smoothie King Franchises, Inc.
Compensation: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour (Base Wage + Average Tips) + Performance-Based Bonus (Full-Time, Overtime Eligible)
We’re looking for a strong, hands-on leader to run our location. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys leading a team, improving operations, and taking ownership of store performance.
This is a full-time leadership position with hourly pay and overtime eligibility. In addition to base pay, this role includes a performance-based bonus program tied directly to store profitability, labor control, food cost management, and operational results.
If you’re currently an Assistant Manager looking to step into a larger leadership role with full-store accountability and bonus opportunity, this could be the right next move for you.
Compensation & Bonus Structure
· $16.00 - $22.00 per hour (Base Wage + Average Tips) (overtime eligible)
· Performance-based bonus opportunity
· Bonus tied to measurable store performance metrics
· Strong performance increases total annual earnings
What You'll Be Responsible For:
· Hiring, training, and developing a reliable team
· Creating schedules that balance guest service and labor cost control
· Managing daily operations and ensuring brand standards are met
· Monitoring sales, labor %, and food cost performance
· Maintaining accurate inventory and minimizing waste
· Leading by example and building a positive, accountable team culture
Schedule Expectations
This position requires availability on a rotating schedule based on business needs. The Store Manager is expected to work a mix of opening, mid, and closing shifts to support the team.
· Average of approximately 45 hours per week
· Rotating schedule including mornings, afternoons, and evenings
· Availability to support peak periods and occasional weekends
· Flexibility to adjust schedule as business needs require
What We’re Looking For:
· 2+ years of restaurant or retail leadership experience preferred
· Comfortable reviewing performance metrics (sales, labor, food cost)
· Strong communication and team leadership skills
· Someone who takes ownership and follows through
OUR STORY, YOUR PURPOSE: Since inventing the smoothie bar in 1973, every blend we create, every team member we hire, and every decision we make is for a purpose – to inspire people to live a healthy, active lifestyle.
We give back to the Challenged Athletes Foundation. As well as partner with the American Cancer Society.
From the beginning, founder Steve Kuhnau started blending for a purpose – solving his chronic food allergies. Handcrafted by our blendologists, every one of our Smoothies is still blended with a purpose – yours. Power a workout, lose weight or make food choices you feel good about with the right nutritious Smoothie for your goals and Healthy Rewards tailored just for you.
Every Smoothie is expertly blended with real fruit and fruit juice, nuts or veggies, plus the high-quality proteins, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and more to help you reach your goals.
No High Fructose Corn Syrup. No Trans Fat. No ingredients prohibited by any regulatory lists monitored by NSF – we’re athlete-friendly! After all, the perfect Smoothie is made with only high-quality ingredients.