Assistant Manager

Role Overview

Full-time leadership role with training and support
Fast-paced, guest-focused environment
Hands-on business and team development experience
Performance-based raises and advancement consideration
Flexible scheduling with weekend availability required

What You’ll Do:

• Assist the GM/DL in daily operations, including scheduling, labor, and performance
• Support a culture of hospitality, development, and accountability
• Train, coach, and retain a high-performing team
• Lead by example in guest service, food safety, and brand standards
• Manage inventory, cash handling, and P&L reporting tools
• Address guest concerns and team challenges with professionalism
• Foster local brand presence and store community engagement
• Uphold company policies, safety standards, and compliance procedures

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma or GED required
• Assistant Manager or Supervisor experience in food service or retail preferred
• Proven ability to coach, develop, and lead others
• Comfortable with scheduling software, inventory tools, and basic reporting
• Strong communication, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Able to work 40–45 hours/week, including evenings and weekends
• Physically able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• Able to work in cold environments (walk-in coolers/freezers)

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a part-time or full-time position.
This position may work outside of normal business hours to include evenings, weekends, and holidays (as needed).

Our Core Values:

• Championship Mentality: Building a dynasty, displaying a will-to-win, performance-based organization, expecting, rewarding, and celebrating victory together.
• People Development: Obsessed with personal growth and development, our best product is our people.
• Leadership: Choosing to serve, creating exceptional and uncommon experiences for both teams and guests.
• Unity: Holding each other mutually accountable to build a world-class organization, building trust through vulnerability and transparency — while having FUN and enjoying the journey.
• Urgency: Having a long way to go and a short time to get there, celebrating intensity and thriving in the chaos!

Leadership Development:

Assistant Managers at Northern Blends receive dedicated leadership tools and coaching to help them grow professionally. Our Team Development Plan supports high-performing leaders as they prepare to be considered for future opportunities based on performance, business needs, and team readiness.

Company Introduction:

We are a leadership company that blends and serves smoothies to our guests. We have 26 locations throughout Michigan and seven in the Columbus Ohio area with plans to add 10 more in the next year and a half. Come grow with us!