Shake Shack Manager (JFK Airport)

Villa Restaurant Group; Yakutiye; On-site; USD 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Villa Restaurant Group is seeking a dedicated Co-Manager for Shake Shack at JFK Airport. This exciting position involves leading a team, managing operations, and ensuring exceptional guest service while offering competitive pay, comprehensive training, and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and career growth opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off and Holidays

Meal discounts and employee perks

Qualifications

• 2+ years of restaurant management or supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work in high-volume environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a high-energy team to deliver exceptional service.
• Manage day-to-day operations including scheduling and inventory.
• Ensure food safety and brand standards are upheld.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

Villa Restaurant Group - Quick service restaurants (Villa Italian Kitchen, South Philly Cheesesteaks and Fries, Green Leaf's and Bananas, Mo' Burger, Far East, Asian Chao, Tony + Benny's, Melt Shop etc.) and 40North full service restaurants (Piattino, Office Tavern Grill, NOM Mexican Table + Tequila Bar, Steelworks Wind Creek Casino, Blackhorse Tavern & Pub and Town Bar & Kitchen) is a multi-brand, multi-concept global restaurant group specializing in full service restaurants, quick serve restaurants with corporate and franchise operations.

Are you a natural leader with a passion for hospitality and operations? Villa Restaurant Group is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Co-Manager to join our team at Shake Shack inside JFK Airport’s Terminal 8.

This is your opportunity to grow your career with a dynamic, fast-paced brand that’s all about great food, great people, and an unforgettable guest experience.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support a high-energy team to deliver exceptional service
• Manage day-to-day operations including scheduling, inventory, and shift coverage
• Ensure food safety, cleanliness, and brand standards are consistently upheld
• Coach and develop team members to achieve operational and guest service goals
• Maintain a positive, motivating, and inclusive work environment
• Partner with senior leadership to meet financial and staffing goals
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of restaurant management or supervisory experience (fast-casual, Shake Shack experience preferred)
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• A hands-on leader who thrives in a high-volume environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Must be able to pass a background check for airport security clearance
  
  

What We Offer

• $72,000 starting salary
• Comprehensive training and career growth opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off and Holidays
• Meal discounts and employee perks
• Be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, results, and fun
  
  

Villa Restaurant Group is an equal opportunity employer

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