General Manager — Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Job overview

The General Manager works onsite in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where the cafe has a tentative November 2026 grand opening planned. Compensation is $45,000–$75,000, based on experience. The role leads the cafe’s front- and back-of-house operations and supports its opening and growth. The General Manager is accountable for cafe operations, sales goals, product quality, and guest experience. By hiring and developing the team, managing daily service and food preparation, and controlling labor and inventory, the role helps the cafe meet brand standards and build sales.

What you'll do

• Lead front- and back-of-house operations
• recruit, hire, train, and develop team members and managers
• manage daily food preparation, service, and cleaning
• coach staff and uphold brand standards
• oversee guest experience, safety, and product quality
• monitor sales, costs, labor, and inventory
• execute marketing programs
• maintain equipment and food-safety compliance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

general manager

sioux falls sd

tropical smoothie cafe

cafe operations

restaurant management

team leadership

guest experience

food safety

sales goals

inventory management

marketing

40–50 hours initially

insurance stipend

paid vacation and sick time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Insurance stipend available
• paid vacation and sick time
• employee meal discount
• after one year, convention attendance and quarterly dividends.

Why this role

Cafe opening planned for November 2026; the posting describes a 40–50-hour work week initially, with some early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays.

About the employer

Tropical Smoothie Cafe is hiring for this role. Industry: Limited-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.