Restaurant GM: Lead People, Profit & Guests

Shake Shack

Darien (CT)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 96,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay
Meal Discounts
401k Plan with Company Match
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Shake Shack in Darien, CT is seeking a Restaurant General Manager to lead daily operations, coach a diverse team, and ensure exceptional hospitality and guest experiences.

You will manage inventory, quality, safety, payroll, scheduling, and budgets while driving sales and profitability in a high-volume environment. This role rewards strong leadership, financial acumen, and a passion for teamwork and guest satisfaction, with weekly pay and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of Restaurant General Management experience in a high volume, fast-paced environment.
  • Working knowledge of restaurant operations, including personnel management, food planning and preparation, purchasing, sanitation and health codes, and security.
  • Ability to learn and train others on all aspects of the Shack operations.
  • Demonstrated ability to champion hospitality and motivate team members.
  • Strong leadership skills with a focus on coaching and achieving excellence.
  • Knowledgeable in all financial aspects 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 operations
People management
Leadership
Budgeting
Training

Job description

Shake Shack in Darien, CT is seeking a Restaurant General Manager to lead daily operations, coach a diverse team, and ensure exceptional hospitality and guest experiences.

You will manage inventory, quality, safety, payroll, scheduling, and budgets while driving sales and profitability in a high-volume environment. This role rewards strong leadership, financial acumen, and a passion for teamwork and guest satisfaction, with weekly pay and growth opportunities.

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