Hands-On Restaurant Manager: Lead Ops, Hospitality & P&L

Steak 'n Shake Mt. Zion Rd Decatur; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bitcoin Bonus Pay

$1,000 Newborn Match

Flexible Scheduling

Meal Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Next Day Pay

Job summary

Steak ’n Shake invites you to join the leadership team as Restaurant Manager at our Decatur location. This hands-on role leads restaurant operations, ensures hospitality, food safety, and brand standards while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

You will own the P&L, optimize food costs and labor, supervise inventory, and coach hourly team members across all shifts. Minimum 1 year QSR management required; we offer top hourly wages up to $22.50 plus comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of QSR or fast-casual restaurant management experience.
• Proven history of consistent work tenure and reliable leadership.
• Deep understanding of food cost management and labor optimization.
• Hands-on leadership—comfortable working the drive through or grill when needed.
• Tech-savvy with POS systems, inventory platforms, and invoice tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example—actively working the line, prepping food, maintaining cleanliness, and serving guests across all shifts.
• Uphold professional uniform standards and brand/safety protocols.
• Own the P&L: manage food costs, verify invoices, and optimize labor through smart scheduling.
• Oversee inventory from back door to front line.
• Recruit, train, and retain top hourly talent with clear feedback and coaching.

Skills

Leadership

Food cost management

Labor optimization

Operational KPIs

POS systems

Tools

POS systems

Inventory platforms

Invoice tools

Job description

Steak ’n Shake invites you to join the leadership team as Restaurant Manager at our Decatur location. This hands-on role leads restaurant operations, ensures hospitality, food safety, and brand standards while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

You will own the P&L, optimize food costs and labor, supervise inventory, and coach hourly team members across all shifts. Minimum 1 year QSR management required; we offer top hourly wages up to $22.50 plus comprehensive benefits.