Restaurant Manager

Leaning in is what the Smash in Smashburger is all about!

At Smashburger, we don’t just make burgers—we create
crave-worthy moments that keep guests coming back for more. We believe
the more you lean in in life, the more you get out! We chase
greatness, play as one team, and lead with bold action. You'll be part of a
team that works hard and cares deeply—where passion and dedication are just as
important as skill. At Smashburger, we live by our values:

Taste Obsessed – Bring flavor
into every shift

Premium Experience – Lead Boldly.
Deliver Flawlessly

Stay Hungry – Literally &
Figuratively

One Team! One Smash! – Smash Together

Do What’s Right – Act with honesty
and consistency.

If this sounds like your kind of place, we’d love to have
you on the team!

The Role

The Restaurant Manager oversees daily operations, staff
performance, and customer experience while supporting the General Manager. The
role focuses on team leadership, employee training, food safety, scheduling,
inventory, and cost control. Candidates should have prior restaurant management
experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and flexibility
with work hours. The position offers benefits like bonuses, health coverage,
paid time off, and career growth opportunities.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, train, and manage shift leaders and team members
• Foster a positive and productive work environment
• Oversee daily restaurant operations, including
  opening/closing procedures
• Ensure food safety, cleanliness, and compliance with
  regulations
• Monitor and improve guest satisfaction and service
  standards
• Manage scheduling, labor costs, and team performance
• Handle inventory, ordering, and cost control (COGS)
• Support hiring, onboarding, and ongoing employee
  development
• Ensure accurate cash handling and operational compliance
• Assist
  with local marketing and store initiatives

What It Takes

• 1-2 years of Manager experience in restaurants


• Flexible to work nights, weekends, and holidays


• Follow Smashburger uniform standards


• Ability to follow all guidelines and procedures set forth by
  Smashburger, local, state, and federal employment regulations


• Must successfully complete Smashburger training program


• Possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to
  effectively communicate with restaurant management, front line employees
  and corporate support teams


• People management skills to effectively select, assess,
  coach/counsel, develop, motivate, and lead restaurant teams


• Excellent attention to detail


• Proven time management, consistency, and organizational skills


• Highly motivated, self-directed, and results driven


• Physical ability to stand for extended periods of time and to move
  and lift boxes of food/ supplies up to 50 lbs.


• Ability to work in high and low temperatures

Why You’ll Love It Here

• High-Impact Role: Your leadership will shape the future of
  Smashburger and drive our success.


• Culture of Growth: We believe in leveling up—for our guests, our
  team, and ourselves.


• Work with Passionate People: Our team is all-in, committed to
  excellence, and ready to smash barriers together.


• Competitive Compensation & Perks: Because we value top talent
  who bring their A-game every day.


• Better Benefits: Build a better experience for
  you!




• Quarterly Bonus


• Get Paid $ to Refer your Friends*


• RGMs, RMs, & SLs are entitled to one (1) free
  meal each shift they work *


• Paid time off – vacation and sick*


• Medical, Dental and Vision Options*


• 401K match (21 and older)


• Flexible schedules in a fun, family friendly, team
  environment


• Employee Assistance Program


• Fast track for career opportunities


• Free uniform

*Eligibility based off of time in position and average
hours worked

*Referred employees must be manager level and in good
standing & Referee must be employed with Smashburger at time of payout.
Bonus is paid in two distributions

**All applicants and employees have an equal opportunity
for employment and advancement within Smashburger. Smashburger is
dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We
prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants, prospective applicants or
employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, sex, color, religion, national
origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity,
military or veteran status, or any other applicable status protected by state
or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment based on
any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal
or physical conduct which has the purpose or effect of substantially
interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating an intimidating,
hostile, or offensive work environment. We maintain a workplace free
of racial slurs and bias. This policy applies to all employees, including
managers, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as customers,
clients, vendors, consultants, etc. Any conduct in violation of these company
policies is also a violation of the law. Employees who engage in,
ratify, or perpetuate discrimination, harassment or retaliation will be subject
to disciplinary action, up to and including immediate discharge.

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