Senior District Manager | Tropical Smoothie Café Franchise

Job Description

Lead 9–12 Tropical Smoothie Cafés, earn up to $130K in total compensation, and grow with a 40+ unit franchisee that's still expanding.

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At SERVE Hospitality Group, we care about hospitality, developing great people, and delivering great guest experiences. We're a leading Tropical Smoothie Café franchisee with 30+ locations and more on the way. We're looking for a District Manager to lead cafés in the Metro Detroit area to help raise the bar across our organization.

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Position Summary

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The District Manager oversees 9–12 Tropical Smoothie Café locations in Metro Detroit. You'll coach and support Café Managers while growing sales, profitability, operational consistency, and team development. You'll report to the Director of Operations. This role suits a results-oriented leader who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-unit environment.

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What You'll Do:

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• Lead, coach, and develop Café Managers and their teams
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• Oversee hiring, staffing, and scheduling so every café is set up to succeed
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• Ensure compliance with company and brand standards, health inspections, and operational audits
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• Manage district P&Ls, including sales, labor, food cost, and guest satisfaction
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• Review inventory, ordering, and cost controls with Café Managers
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• Conduct regular café visits, performance reviews, and coaching sessions
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• Identify and develop future leaders from within
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• Support new café openings and company growth initiatives
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• Build a positive, accountable culture aligned with SERVE's core values
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Why Join SERVE Hospitality Group?

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• $90,000 base salary
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• Up to $40,000 annual performance bonus
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• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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• 401(k) with 4% company match
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• Paid vacation
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• Career growth opportunities within a fast-growing organization
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• Direct collaboration with senior leadership
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• A strong operational and administrative support team behind you
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What You Bring

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• 3+ years of multi-unit management experience in QSR, restaurant, retail, or hospitality
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• A track record of leading teams and improving business results
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• Experience managing labor, food cost, sales, and profitability
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• Strong coaching, communication, and leadership skills
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• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
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• Ability to travel regularly between assigned cafés
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• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed
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• Legal authorization to work in the United States
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Ready to Lead?

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If you're passionate about developing people, delivering results, and growing with an organization that's going places, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.

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SERVE Hospitality Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.