Area Manager: Lead Multi-Unit Restaurant Ops & Growth

Steak 'n Shake Marketplace Blvd Lansing; Michigan; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Training

Associate Emergency Foundation

Job summary

Steak n Shake is seeking an energetic Restaurant Area Manager to lead operational excellence and financial performance across multiple locations. This role partners with General Managers to grow sales, strengthen leadership, and uphold brand standards in a fast-paced, hospitality-focused environment.

You will drive people development, ensure food safety, manage labor and costs, and travel between stores as needed.

Qualifications

• Multi-unit restaurant leadership experience is required.
• Food safety certification is required.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive Sales & Profit Growth across multiple locations.
• Lead and develop restaurant teams and General Managers.
• Maintain Brand Standards and operational excellence.
• Ensure guest satisfaction and safety across districts.
• Travel between restaurant locations as required.

Skills

Multi-unit management

Food safety certification

Leadership

Operational excellence

Guest satisfaction

Financial controls

Education

College degree preferred

Job description

Steak n Shake is seeking an energetic Restaurant Area Manager to lead operational excellence and financial performance across multiple locations. This role partners with General Managers to grow sales, strengthen leadership, and uphold brand standards in a fast-paced, hospitality-focused environment.

You will drive people development, ensure food safety, manage labor and costs, and travel between stores as needed.