Franchise Partner GM: Own Your Store & Lead from the Floor

Steak 'n Shake - Battlefield - Springfield; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Training

Associate Emergency Foundation

Job summary

STEAK ’N SHAKE is seeking a General Manager in Springfield, MO for a partnership opportunity that could lead to franchise ownership. This role emphasizes hands-on leadership, team building, and strong P&L management to drive top-line growth and owner-level accountability.

The position offers a competitive salary up to $80,000 with a clear path toward franchise ownership and benefits typical of a major QSR operator.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of QSR or fast-casual GM experience.
• Fluency in P&L management—you can quote your food cost, labor %, and comp trend from memory.
• Hands-on leadership style and willingness to work on the floor.
• Consistent work history with ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the floor to optimize speed, service, and guest satisfaction.
• Build and maintain a high-performing team through recruiting, training, and accountability.
• Uphold Steak ’n Shake’s brand, food safety, and hospitality standards.
• Use data to drive decisions on speed of service, guest scores, and costs.

Skills

People leadership

P&L management

Team building

Hiring & training

Job description

STEAK ’N SHAKE is seeking a General Manager in Springfield, MO for a partnership opportunity that could lead to franchise ownership. This role emphasizes hands-on leadership, team building, and strong P&L management to drive top-line growth and owner-level accountability.

The position offers a competitive salary up to $80,000 with a clear path toward franchise ownership and benefits typical of a major QSR operator.