Team Member

About the role

This is a part-time position in the Denver Metro area, paying $16.27/hr plus tips and bonuses. Sankofa Smoothies is a top 2% Smoothie King franchise, the #1 operator in Colorado, and a Certified Training Store. The role involves owning the fundamentals of cleaning, prepping, blending, and serving smoothies, with opportunities for growth and raises tied to skill development and performance.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests promptly
• Make smoothies according to recipes
• Keep stations ready and clean
• Follow food safety standards
• Help maintain a clean, fast, and guest-first environment

Requirements

• At least 16 years old
• Weekend and holiday availability required
• Reliable attendance
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• Prior guest service or food service experience preferred

Qualifications

• Show up on time and take reliability seriously
• Move with urgency when the store gets busy
• Want to earn more by learning more
• Coachable and responsive to feedback
• Care about serving guests well
• Commit to weekends and holidays

Skills

• Urgency
• Coachability
• Strong guest-service instincts
• A team-first mindset
• The ability to see what needs doing without waiting to be told

Benefits

• Free smoothie every shift
• 30% employee discount
• Revenue share bonuses
• 401(k) with match
• PTO up to 2 weeks/year
• Paid training
• Referral bonuses
• Flexible scheduling based on availability
• Growth path into Shift Manager, Trainer, Senior Management, or broader operations leadership

Pay

Base pay starts at $16.27/hr plus tips. Tips are typically an additional $4–$5/hr, bringing estimated starting earnings to $20–$21/hr. Raises are tied to skill development and performance benchmarks, not tenure.

Schedule

Part-time roles are available, with most Team Members starting at 20–25 hours per week and room to grow. Weekend availability is required.

How to Apply

We hire for mindset, motivation, and reliability. No smoothie experience is needed. We'll teach you the role if you bring the right approach. Apply online. Complete a short questionnaire by text. Submit a short 4-question video interview. Join an in-store vibe check. If it's a fit, we move quickly to offer and onboarding.