Crew Member/Lead

Palm trees, fresh fruit, and good vibes? Is this paradise?
Nope! It’s Tropical Smoothie Café in Lake Zurich!!
That’s right! Tropical Trifecta LLC are looking for fun and awesome people who can help us spread Tropitude throughout our local neighborhoods. We’re new to town and are looking to fill multiple positions for Day, Night, and Weekends, so apply now if you’re just as excited as we are!!

Here are some of the things you can expect:
At Tropical Smoothie Café, we inspire a healthier lifestyle by serving amazing food and smoothies with a bit of tropical fun! Our Crew Members are key to delivering on this promise which is driven by our four values: Solid Relationships, Playing to Win, Creative Spirit, and Living Better. If you are Smart, have Integrity, Drive, and Enthusiasm, you would be a great Tropical Smoothie Café Crew Member.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
▪ Interacts with crew members and customers using ‘Tropitude’ (Tropitude is our “mojo” and what makes Tropical Smoothie Café fun and different. It means having energy and creating a positive atmosphere.)

▪ Delivers ‘Unparalleled Hospitality’ to each customer that visits our café.

▪ Prepares ingredients for our food and smoothies.

▪ Assembles and serves fresh food and smoothies prepared to Tropical Smoothie Cafes’ standards.

▪ Uses our sanitation practices to handle and prepare food.

▪ Sets up and monitors food and smoothie work stations.

▪ Cleans and organizes kitchen, workstations, dining room, restrooms, and any other areas in the cafe.

▪ Follows the steps to operate the register including taking customer orders, accurately handling cash, and being responsible for the drawer.

▪ Follows all safety and security policies set by the brand.

▪ Performs any additional tasks necessary to run the café

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
▪ Legally able to work within the State and Federal guidelines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

▪ Continuous standing and walking throughout the duration of each shift.

▪ Bending, lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds to perform duties like stocking, refilling ice, or taking out trash.

▪ Constant face-to-face interactions with crew members and customers.

▪ Safely navigate in a fast-paced cafe environment.

▪ Ability to multi-task and remain positive in sometimes stressful working conditions.

WORKING CONDITIONS
▪ Most shifts are between four and eight hours, but this may vary.
▪ Crew Members can expect to have some early mornings, late evenings, weekend, and/or holiday hours. ▪ Comply with the Tropical Smoothie Cafe uniform and personal hygiene polices for each shift.
▪ Fun, fast paced, upbeat environment with no fryers!

Additionally:
▪ Team members receive cash and credit card tips – Up to $3 more per hour!
▪ Management growth opportunities
▪ Competitive wages for daytime, night, and weekends. – A typical wage range is from $11 - $15, which

depends on experience and availability.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid training
• Referral program

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

Experience:

• Basic math: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person