People-First Hospitality Leader

Shake Shack

Danbury (CT)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 77,000

Full time

38 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay and Performance bonuses
Shake Shack Meal Discounts
Exclusive corporate discounts for旅行, 1
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance*
Employer Paid Life and Disability保险*
401k Plan with Company Match*
Paid Time Off*
Paid Parental Leave*
Access to Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Shake Shack is seeking a Restaurant General Manager in Danbury, CT to lead and mentor a high‑performing team while upholding top hospitality standards.

You will manage inventory, budgets and safety protocols, drive sales, ensure food safety, and promote the brand in the local community.

Join a fast‑growing hospitality brand that rewards performance with weekly pay, meal discounts, benefits, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of Restaurant General Management in high-volume, fast-paced settings.
  • Experience with personnel management, food planning, purchasing, sanitation, and health codes.
  • Ability to learn and train others on Shack operations.
  • Proven hospitality focus and ability to motivate teams.
  • Strong leadership with coaching and excellence delivery.
  • Solid financial understanding of business operations.
  • Minimum 3 years of P&L responsibilities.
  • Food handler certification preferred.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach and develop team members
  • Manage inventory, quality, and safety protocols
  • Meet and exceed financial and profitability goals by managing budget
  • Maintain top‑notch standards of excellence and hospitality
  • Drive sales and profits while developing people
  • Implement company policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local and state health and safety code compliance
  • Manage payroll and scheduling
  • Promote the brand in the local community through word‑of‑mouth and restaurant events

Skills

Restaurant GM experience
Operations knowledge
Training others
Hospitality champion
Leadership skills
Financial acumen
P&L experience
Food handler cert
Flexible hours

Job description

Shake Shack is seeking a Restaurant General Manager in Danbury, CT to lead and mentor a high‑performing team while upholding top hospitality standards.

You will manage inventory, budgets and safety protocols, drive sales, ensure food safety, and promote the brand in the local community.

Join a fast‑growing hospitality brand that rewards performance with weekly pay, meal discounts, benefits, and growth opportunities.

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