Franchise GM Wanted: Lead, Grow, Own Your Store

Steak 'n Shake East Main St Columbus; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Training

401(k) with match

Job summary

STEAK ’N SHAKE is seeking a General Manager on a partnership track in Columbus, OH. This full-time role targets individuals who will lead from the floor, own performance, and work toward franchise ownership.

The opportunity combines strong compensation with a clear path to ownership and the chance to build a profitable store. Candidates should have 3+ years in QSR/fast-casual GM roles, demonstrated P&L acumen, and a hands-on leadership style.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of QSR or fast-casual GM experience.
• Fluency in P&L management—you can quote costs, labor, and trends from memory.
• Hands-on leadership and willingness to work on the floor.
• Consistent work history and an ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Improve people’s lives by delivering excellent service.
• Provide the gold standard in hospitality and guest experience.
• Lead from the floor across production, drive-through, and dining areas.
• Recruit, train, and maintain a high-performing team.
• Uphold brand, food safety, and hospitality standards.
• Use data to drive decisions on speed, guest scores, and costs.
• Make things happen rather than waiting for them to occur.

Skills

P&L management

Hands-on leadership

Stable work history

Owner mindset

Job description

STEAK ’N SHAKE is seeking a General Manager on a partnership track in Columbus, OH. This full-time role targets individuals who will lead from the floor, own performance, and work toward franchise ownership.

The opportunity combines strong compensation with a clear path to ownership and the chance to build a profitable store. Candidates should have 3+ years in QSR/fast-casual GM roles, demonstrated P&L acumen, and a hands-on leadership style.