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Restaurant ManagerSteak 'n Shake • Bloomington, IL, United States
Restaurant Manager

Restaurant Manager

Steak 'n Shake • Bloomington, IL, United States
4 days ago
Salary
$21.50 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Restaurant Manager

Join the leadership team at a restaurant at the forefront of QSR innovation paying up to $21.50/hr.

At Steak 'n Shake, we're blending our rich heritage with bold innovation to redefine what a quick-service experience can be with a relentless focus on hospitality, ensuring every guest feels welcome, valued, and cared for. As a Restaurant Manager, you won't just manage, you'll lead from the front. This is a hands-on leadership role for those who take pride in operational excellence through doing the work, not just directing it.

Reporting directly to the General Manager/Franchise Partner you will ensure business and strategic goals are met through team leadership.

What You'll Do

  • Lead by exampleactively working the line, prepping food, maintaining cleanliness, and serving guests across all shifts: opening, mid-day, and closing.
  • Wear a professional uniform dailyshirt and tie or collared blousesetting the tone for team presentation and upholding all brand standards, food safety practices, and service protocols.

Financial Performance

  • Own the P&L: manage food costs, control inventory, verify invoices, and eliminate waste while driving labor efficiency with smart scheduling, cross-training, and station versatility.

Inventory & Supply Chain Control

  • Oversee inventory from the back door to the front line.

Team Building & Development

  • Recruit, train, and retain top hourly talent through clear feedback and coaching.

Job Requirements

  • 1+ years of QSR or fast-casual restaurant management experience required.
  • Proven history of consistent work tenure and reliable leadership.
  • Deep understanding of food cost management, labor optimization, and operational KPIs.
  • Hands-on leadershipcomfortable working the drive through or grill when needed.
  • Tech-savvy with POS systems, inventory platforms, and invoice tools.
  • Strong physical stamina: can lift 50 lbs., stay on your feet all day, and thrive in a fast-paced kitchen.
  • Professionalism that extends to your LinkedIn profile (if you have one) and resumeboth should tell the same story.
  • Track record in driving hospitality excellence and navigating change in a team setting.
  • Minimum of 18 years of age.

At Steak 'n Shake, we don't just compete on paywe lead the market. We are a Maximum Wage Employer, paying the highest hourly rates within 25 miles of our restaurantsplus unique bonus pay options!

On top of max wage pay per hour we offer unique perks like:

  • Bitcoin Bonus Pay: Earn an additional $0.21 per hour workedfully funded by Steak 'n Shake (on top of your salary) invested in your personal Bitcoin wallet. Optional participation. Real long-term financial growth opportunityfor free!
  • $1,000 Newborn Match: When the government contributes $1,000 to your newborn's qualifying Trump Account, we match it with another $1,000. Employee must be employed for 90 days before Steak n Shake's contribution will be made.

More than just a paycheck, we combine top-of-market wages with benefits that support you and your familynow and long term.

Benefits*

  • Medical/Rx
  • HSA with Employer Contribution
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life & Disability
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • Critical Illness
  • Accident
  • 401(k) with 4% Employer Safe-Harbor Match (age 18 & older)

Perks

  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Meal Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Training
  • Discount Program
  • Associate Emergency Foundation
  • Next Day Pay receive up to 50% of your prior day's earned wages

* Benefits are subject to service and/or ACA eligibility requirements #RM7080

We use eVerify to confirm U.S. Employment eligibility. We run background checks on all new hires in this position.

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