Assistant Manager
About this role
Looking for a leader to become the foundation of our Tropical Smoothie Cafe family in Hampton with potential to grow into a bigger role.
Qualifications
- Ability to train and coach crew members and develop future leaders of our Tropical Smoothie family
- Experience with ordering from vendors, receiving orders and inventory control
- Knowledge of labor, food cost and other cost management for operation
- Ability to oversee day to day operations of a restaurant
- Two or more years of restaurant experience, including progressive supervisory experience
- Legally able to work within the State and Federal guidelines
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to multi-task and remain positive in sometimes stressful working conditions
- Serve Safe Certified required (or willing to get certification within 60 days)
- Ability to oversee day to day operations of a restaurant
Responsibilities
•SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES The Assistant Manager is responsible for leading the FOH and BOH operations of the Cafe
•The manager will spend significant time performing managerial duties, as well as some back of house cooking/smoothie functions
•Key responsibilities include helping with hiring, managing staff, training new and current staff and disciplining restaurant team members whenever necessary
•The assistant manager is responsible for ensuring excellent guest experience, the safety of our guests, team members and property, and product quality
•The position will lead and develop the assistant manager to drive catering and increase sales
•The assistant manager must hit operational and sales goals for the Cafe, as well as operate within brand standards
•Bring energy and a smile to work every day
•Operate well in impeccably clean, efficient and organized restaurant environments
•Wears an “owner’s hat” in operating the store
•Knowledgeable and proficient in each position within the cafe
•Successful completion of the Cafe Basics, Certified Trainer, and Crew Leader Training Programs
•Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new Crew Members to ensure the café is staffed at the appropriate level
•Manages and delegates daily functions of the café including prepping product, making food and smoothies, serving customers, and completing daily and weekly cleaning duties
•Leads and coaches staff during each shift to ensure brand standards are upheld
•Manages the brand experience, including hospitality, quality control, and speed of service
•Ensures all safety and security policies are being followed as set by the brand
•Monitors sales growth and cost control of the store against the budgeted expectation and historical performance to maximize profitability
•Leads marketing and promotional campaigns
•Executes marketing and sales programs following guidelines
•Hires and trains cross functional Team Members to ensure the store is staffed at the appropriate level
•Manages labor to ensure proper staffing levels to meet the budget and sales strategy
•Creates a Schedule that meets labor goals while making sure the store is running to standards
•Manages the inventory and par levels weekly
•Conducts inventory weekly
•Ensures equipment is operable to execute brand standards
•Drives servsafe compliance and proper food handling procedures
•Performs any additional tasks necessary to run the store
•Bending, lifting and carrying up to 30-50 pounds to perform duties like stocking, refilling ice or taking out trash
•Constant face-to-face interactions with crew members and customers
•Assistant Managers can expect to have a 45-50-hour work week during the busy times of the year (40-45 when it is slower), dictated by the needs of the business
•Some early mornings, late evenings, weekend, and/or holiday hours and will have additional opening/closing responsibilities
•Leads Crew Members and Shift Leaders by demonstrating Tropical Smoothie Cafes core values in all interactions
•Comply with the Tropical Smoothie Cafe uniform and personal hygiene polices for each shift
Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s menu boasts bold, flavorful smoothies with a healthy appeal, all made-to-order from the freshest ingredients. We find that superior, simple ingredients including real fruits and veggies just tastes better.
Company at a glance
About Tropical Smoothie Cafe®
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is a national fast-casual restaurant brand built on a mission to Inspire Better®, a commitment that starts with our better-for-you food and smoothies and extends to inspiring better in the communities we serve. Born on a beach in 1997, today Tropical Smoothie Cafe has more than 1,350 locations in 44 states. For the fourth year in a row, the brand was ranked #1 in the Smoothie/Juice Category by Entrepreneur Franchisee 500. For 11 consecutive years the brand has received the Franchise Times Fast and Serious award, and for 2023 the brand received the TopScore FUND Award with a score of 920, the highest in the QSR segment by FRANdata, for the third consecutive year.
In 1997, we opened our first franchise in Tallahassee, Florida to give our customers a place to sit and relax while enjoying our fruit smoothies. By 1999, we added a wide range of wholesome food options to our menu that perfectly complemented our smoothies. One year later, we officially established the Tropical Smoothie Cafe name.
In 2007, we celebrated our 10-year anniversary and started our own holiday, National Flip Flop Day. On National Flip Flop Day, we raise funds to benefit Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry Campaign and customers who visit our Cafes wearing flip flops between 2pm - 7pm receive a FREE smoothie. It's a great day to bring on the sunshine in the lives of children who are facing childhood hunger.
Today, we have over 1,350 franchise locations in more than 44 states and customers continue to fall in love with Tropical Smoothie Cafe as a destination for flavor. We’ve always been guided by this one simple belief: when you eat better, you feel better and when you feel better - all is better. It's why our mission is to inspire a healthier lifestyle by serving amazing food and smoothies with a bit of tropical fun.
Interested in owning your own Tropical Smoothie Cafe? Visit http://tropicalsmoothiefranchise.com/ for more information.
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