General Manager

Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Dearborn Heights, MI

At SERVE Hospitality Group, a Tropical Smoothie Café franchisee, we are looking for a dynamic and experienced General Manager to lead our team and drive success in our cafe. As the General Manager, you will oversee all aspects of the business, ensuring that we deliver excellent service, maintain high standards, and achieve our financial goals.

What Makes Us Stand Out?

  • Competitive Compensation. Earn a base salary of $55,000 - $58,000, plus a bonus of up to 1% of store sales (average $15k bonus)
  • Career Growth. Climb the ladder with our internal promotion pathways
  • Work-Life Harmony. Enjoy flexible hours, a 5-day workweek, and early closing times
  • Healthy Environment. No grease, no fryers- just fresh, natural ingredients
  • Back-Office Support. Let our team handle payroll, recruiting, and more
  • Generous Benefits. Includes 2 weeks of paid vacation. Access medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with a 401(k) plan featuring a 4% company match

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and Manage: Oversee all daily operations, ensuring the cafe runs smoothly and efficiently
  • Team Development: Recruit, train, and develop team members to achieve their best performance
  • Customer Service: Ensure exceptional customer experiences and address any concerns promptly
  • Financial Oversight: Manage budgets, control costs, and work towards achieving sales targets
  • Operational Standards: Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and food safety regulations
  • Inventory Management: Oversee inventory control, ordering, and supplier relationships.
  • Problem Solving: Quickly resolve operational challenges to keep the cafe running smoothly
  • Performance Tracking: Monitor and evaluate the performance of the team and the cafe, implementing improvements as needed

Our Perfect Fit

  • Motivated Leaders: We seek energetic and enthusiastic individuals who lead by example, setting high standards for themselves and their team
  • Effective Team Players: Work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced atmosphere, continuously seeking ways to improve processes and procedures
  • Strong Communicators: Possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization
  • Flexible and Open-Minded: Be willing to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays, and collaborate with management and team members to achieve shared goals
  • Physical and Legal Requirements: Expect continuous standing and walking, a 50-hour workweek, and the ability to lift up to 30 pounds. Face-to-face interactions with crew members and customers are essential. Additionally, candidates must be legally eligible to work and hold a valid driver's license.
  • Preferred Experience: 2 years of managerial experience in quick service restaurants or similar fast-paced food settings, and a ServSafe certification are preferred.

Does this sound like your kind of paradise?

Apply today and let's blend up some brilliance together! Visit us at and let the adventure begin!

SERVE Hospitality Group - Tropical Smoothie Cafe is a Fast Casual restaurant with a tropical twist. At Tropical Smoothie we inspire a healthier lifestyle by serving amazing food and smoothies with a bit of tropical fun!

Posted 2025-09-26

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