District Manager - Tropical Smoothie Café About Us We are one of the fastest-growing Tropical Smoothie Café franchise groups in the system, with ambitious plans for expansion.

Our mission is simple:

deliver fresh, flavorful smoothies and food with unmatched hospitality while blending a culture where people love to work and grow. The Role We're seeking a proven District Manager with multi-unit QSR/restaurant leadership experience. This person will oversee multiple cafés, mentor General Managers, and drive operational excellence. The District Manager is expected to balance people, performance, and profit, ensuring every café delivers outstanding guest experiences and strong financial results. What You'll Do Lead, coach, and develop General Managers and their teams to hit operational and financial targets. Drive P&L accountability : labor, COGS, sales growth, and profitability. Ensure consistent execution of Tropical Smoothie Café brand standards across all locations. Implement action plans for underperforming cafés and accelerate performance in high-potential markets. Recruit, train, and retain top talent while building bench strength for future openings. Serve as the communication bridge between senior leadership and cafés, providing clarity, support, and accountability.

Model a hands-on leadership style:

jumping in when needed to keep operations smooth and culture strong. What We're Looking For 3+ years of multi-unit restaurant management experience (QSR, fast casual, or franchise preferred). Demonstrated success in improving P&L performance across multiple locations.

Strong leadership and people-development skills:

able to develop crew members into leaders and managers. Data-driven decision maker who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. High-energy, hands-on, and passionate about delivering an exceptional guest experience. Why Join Us? Competitive salary + performance-based incentives. Full benefits package.

Career growth:

with multiple new cafés planned, this is a pathway role to expanded responsibilities. A supportive ownership group that invests in your success.

Compensation:

Competitive base salary + bonus + benefits package.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Vision insurance

Experience:

Management:

5 years (Required)

Location:

North Charleston, SC (Required)

Work Location:

On the road