Restaurant GM - Lead Teams & Elevate Guest Experience

Smashburger 1742 Oakbrook; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Bonus

Referral bonus

Free meals per shift

401K match

Paid time off

Health, Dental & Vision

Flexible schedules

Employee Assistance Program

Career growth opportunities

Uniform provided

Job summary

Smashburger is hiring a Restaurant General Manager to oversee daily operations at our Oak Brook location. You will lead and develop Restaurant Managers, Shift Leaders, and the team while ensuring staffing, onboarding, and training align with Smashburger standards.

You’ll drive guest satisfaction, manage labor and costs, and implement local marketing initiatives to grow sales. A proactive, communicative leader with strong organizational skills will thrive here.

Qualifications

• This role requires 1-2 years of Restaurant General Manager experience.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must complete Smashburger training program and follow policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Restaurant Managers, Shift Leaders, and team members to build future leaders.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, onboarding, training, and adherence to food safety standards.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences and resolve concerns promptly.
• Control labor, inventory, and operating costs while driving sales.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Job description

Smashburger is hiring a Restaurant General Manager to oversee daily operations at our Oak Brook location. You will lead and develop Restaurant Managers, Shift Leaders, and the team while ensuring staffing, onboarding, and training align with Smashburger standards.

You’ll drive guest satisfaction, manage labor and costs, and implement local marketing initiatives to grow sales. A proactive, communicative leader with strong organizational skills will thrive here.