EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. DescriptionSMOOTHIE KING SHIFT LEADER Are you ready to join a championship team? SK Midwest is hiring for the Shift Leader position. Since pioneering the first nutritional Smoothie franchise in 1973, we've grown to be 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! Our Team Development Plan empowers you to advance within the company. Our mission is to help people discover their purpose and deliver an unparalleled experience. If you share our passion, let's embark on this life-changing journey together! JOB DESCRIPTION At Smoothie King, the Shift Leader role is more than just a job, it's an opportunity. In addition to working with your GM as a leader in a Smoothie King store, Shift Leaders gain life experience that goes far beyond just serving a great product in a friendly environment. The successful candidate will be passionate about the business and demonstrate a willingness to take on new challenges. They will support their team, by:
- Demonstrating a •Guest comes first' attitude; modeling actions for other team members
- Providing a high-quality product, ensuring compliance to company food safety procedures
- Properly prepping all fruits, vegetables, frozen items, powders and liquids
- Communicating and working with the Team to accomplish all goals
- Modeling and encouraging team in upselling at point of sale (POS)
- Providing a safe, well-maintained store for team and guests, using company tools and checklists
- Perform opening and closing Shift Leader duties
- Following all cash handling and inventory reporting with integrity
- Supporting and adhering to company standards for operations, marketing/communications and brand identity
- Ensuring store is cleaned to meet Smoothie King and State/County Dept of Health standards
- Having the ability to take initiative and possess skills for problem solving and conflict resolution
- Demonstrating a high level of professionalism, with excellent communication skills
A job at Smoothie King is more than just a job. It's a stepping-stone to a successful future in the world of business. WE OFFER:
- Flexible hours to accommodate personal commitments
- Personal career development with a focus on internal promotions
- Competitive pay and incentives for top performers
- Nurturing work environment where team members are highly valued
- Opportunity to serve a healthy, great-tasting product and make a positive impact
REQUIREMENTS:
- A dedicated focus to an outstanding customer experience
- Guest service experience in a restaurant or retail environment - 1 year
- Supervisory or leadership experience - 6 months or more
- PT is a minimum of 15 hours/week; opening, closing, some weekends and holidays
- FT 40 hr week, based on needs of the business; opening, closing, some weekends and holidays
- Availability at hire to be maintained throughout 90-day probationary period
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must have reliable transportation to be at work on time each day
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Willing to undergo a background check
- Ability to lift or assist in lifting to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand for 8 or more hours, outside of breaks
- Ability to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, twist, stoop, kneel or crouch
- Ability to tolerate exposure to a wide variety of fresh, dried and/or frozen products, and powdered substances including but not limited to strawberries, bananas, peanuts, tree nuts (such as almonds) milk, soy, proteins, grains and spices, without posing a direct threat to personal health and safety
- Ability to be mobile in walk-in refrigerator and freezer with temperatures ranging from 40 •F to -10•
PAY:
- $ 15.00/hour + pooled tips paid weekly
BENEFITS:
- Paid Training
- Weekly Paycheck
- Corporate benefitshub.com membership
- Employee discount, including at partner Midwest Brands
- Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance (Full Time)
- Paid Time Off (Full Time)
Midwest Brands, owned by the Hamilton and Clancy Group are made up of more than 110 Planet Fitness gyms, Smoothie Kings and Buff City Soap stores across 12 states. Our mission is to help the world live a healthy lifestyle by offering the best products to put in and on your body while providing the best facilities for a judgment free workout. Midwest Brands aim to be the best employer to our team members, enabling them to provide World Class Guest Service, every time! This position is currently accepting applications.