BANANAGER POSITION
"A manager is not a person who can do the work better than his men; he is a person who can get his men to do the work better than he can." – Frederick W. Smith
Job Description
At Lea Lana’s Bananas, spreading happiness one banana at a time is what we are all about. We achieve this by creating a memorable experience filled not just with dessert - but with warmth and happiness. We know this wouldn’t be possible without an amazing Squad that is committed to serving our guests.
At Lea Lana’s Bananas, our store managers are enthusiastic, people-focused leaders dedicated to nurturing their teams and ensuring the success of their store. We believe that our store managers play a crucial role in shaping our team culture—one that prioritizes teamwork, collaboration, and a supportive environment. We firmly believe that the way we lead our team reflects how we treat our guests—with kindness and respect.
As a Lea Lana’s Bananas Bananager, you'll embody our core values and inspire the same values from your team, ultimately showing our guests what we are all about. You'll be responsible for creating a warm and inviting atmosphere and ensuring your team does the same in your absence. Furthermore, you'll empower your team members to create memorable moments through their excellent customer service.
At Lea Lana’s Bananas, our Bananagers will provide the Banana Squad and Shift Leads with all the tools and training needed to succeed in their roles. Previous general manager experience is required.
You'll make a great store manager and are encouraged to apply if:
- You are Happy, Positive & Friendly
- You consistently achieve outstanding results with determination and drive.
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment while keeping your composure.
- You excel in teamwork and lead by example to set high performance standards.
- You uphold high standards for yourself and ensure your team meets the same expectations.
- You recognize the importance of timely follow-up and on-the-spot coaching when developing team members.
- You are committed to delivering exceptional customer service and ensure your team does the same.
- You have a friendly and positive demeanor, and you excel at building a diverse, cohesive team.
- You adapt easily to change and instill the same resilience in your team.
- You prioritize maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
- You are a skilled problem solver with a strong background in troubleshooting.
- You actively seek opportunities for improvement and development for yourself and your peers.
- You value open communication and seek feedback from shift leads and team members to guide your decisions.
Job Requirements
- Ability to consistently converse with our guests and team in a warm and charismatic way
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
- Ability to consistently show up to work on time and work the scheduled shifts
- Ability to understand and enforce store policies
- Ability to acquire a food handlers' card before starting with the company
- Ability to adhere to food safety practices and procedures
- Ability to carry out inventory processes where applicable
- Ability to actively sample through all day parts
- Ability to forecast hiring needs and recruit effectively