
Assistant Manager
- Clarksville, TN
- $13.00-15.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 401(k)
- Bonus based on performance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Leading and developing of their team
- Ensuring an exceptional Guest experience
- Providing a high quality product
- Maximizing sales performance
- Driving profitability while maintaining a fun and welcoming atmosphere
- Reviews store environment and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to identify problems, concerns, and opportunities for improvement and adjusts accordingly
- Drives implementation of company programs through action planning and inspiring team to meet operational standards
- Develops local store marketing plans to support brand initiatives
- Initiates community outreach through marketing and special events
- Uses operational tools such as Business Review, Cash Management, Log Labor Matrix, and Inventory Management tools to achieve Operational Excellence
- Challenges the team to achieve results
- Manages, actively by utilizing performance management tools to support organizational objectives provide feedback, set goals and utilize learning management system
- Recognizes and reinforces individual and team accomplishments by using existing tools and programs as well as finding new, creative and effective methods of recognition
- Utilizes and demonstrates effective management practices to create and maintain a successful store team resulting in an environment where team feels valued and respected
- Handles differences between Guests and Team Members without escalating the situation
- Communicates unexpected situations to Team Members calmly and without showing resistance and/or frustration
- Is considered a confidant and/or resource in a tough situation
- Ensures team adhere to legal and operational compliance requirements
- Adheres to all company food safety procedures while ensuring all Team Members are in compliance as well
- Encourages “Guest comes first attitude”
- Trains and holds team accountable for delivering an exceptional Guest Experience
- Solicits Guest feedback to understand Guest satisfaction
- Delegates and communicates appropriate responsibilities and practices to team to ensure smooth flow of operations
- Manages store’s staffing levels
- Manages team with integrity, honesty, and knowledge that promote the culture, values and mission of Smoothie King
- Fulfills cash handling, financial and inventory reporting responsibilities with honesty
- Sets priorities for Team and themselves each day
- Relies on their team by delegating Daily Checklist tasks to Team Members on shift
- Plans ahead for managerial activities/tasks that fall outside of a normal day’s task(s)
- Shows up on time for work
- Completes required checklists and paperwork with no outstanding items by due dates
- 3 Years Guest Service experience in a restaurant or retail environment
- 1 Year Supervision
- 1 Year Experience analyzing financial reports (Labor & COG)
- Demonstrated experience building community relationships
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and written
- Ability to manage store operations independently
- Ability to manage effectively in a fast paced environment
- Ability to manage resources to ensure established service levels are maintained at all times
- Exception Interpersonal Skills
- Knowledge of guest service techniques
- Knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures
- Organization and planning skills
- Strong problem solving skills
- Team building skills
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and mentor others
- Ability to plan and organize work load
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
- Available to work flexible schedule including nights and weekends
- 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 follow procedures and willingness to comply with dress code requirements
- Ability to keep the store clean and follow food safety regulations
- Ability to operate a blender and POS cashier system
- Ability to move boxes, weighing up to 55 lbs throughout the store
- Ability to position self to bend, reach and scoop through assigned shifts
- Ability to be mobile in walk-in refrigerator and freezer with temperatures ranging from 40° F to -10° F