Restaurant Hourly Manager – Garner, NC, Bratton Dr

Cook Out; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus potential

Work-life balance

Full benefits

401k matching

Paid vacations + holidays

Free meals

Job summary

Cook Out is seeking an Hourly Restaurant Manager to lead a fast-paced, high-volume location and deliver an outstanding guest experience. You’ll work hands-on with your team to model service excellence and drive daily operations.

You’ll coach and train staff, manage scheduling, monitor food safety and costs, and ensure fast, friendly service across to-go, dine-in, and drive-thru. This role rewards excellence with advancement opportunities and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of management experience in a restaurant (experience is a major plus).
• Ability to lead a large team and interact effectively with customers.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and able to multitask under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead & Develop: coach, train, and recognize talent to build a world-class team.
• Operations: manage all aspects of a high-volume restaurant, from front counter to grill.
• Performance: meet and exceed standards for food, labor, and costs through smart planning.
• Customer Service: ensure every visit is fast, friendly, and high-quality.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Customer service

Job description

Hourly Restaurant Manager – Cook Out

Join one of the fastest-growing QSR companies in the business!

At Cook Out, we aren’t just flipping burgers; we’re building careers. We are experiencing record-breaking growth and are looking for high-energy, hardworking leaders to join our management team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love rewarding work, your next big move starts here.

Why Lead at Cook Out?

We are a performance-based company. That means where you go in your career is entirely up to you. We work hard, we have fun, and we reward excellence.

The Perks:

Competitive Pay: Based on experience

Bonus Potential: Additional performance based bonuses

Work-Life Balance: 4–5 day work weeks with flexible scheduling.

Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (available after 90 days).

Financial Security: 401k with up to 4% matching.

Time Off: Paid vacation + Thanksgiving and Christmas Day off.

The Goods: Free food while you work!

What You’ll Do

Our Hourly Managers are “hands on” leaders. You won’t just be watching from the sidelines—you’ll be working side-by-side with your team to deliver an amazing experience for every customer.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead & Develop: Coach, train, and recognize talent to build a world-class team.

Operations: Manage all aspects of a high-volume restaurant, from the front counter to the grill.

Performance: Meet and exceed standards for food, labor, and paper costs through smart planning.

Customer Service: Ensure every visit is fast, friendly, and high-quality.

What We’re Looking For

Experience: At least 1 year of management experience (Restaurant experience is a major plus!).

Communication: Ability to lead a large team and interact effectively with customers.

Speed: A “fast-paced” setting should be where you shine. You must be able to multitask under pressure.

Leadership: A proven track record of coaching and training successful employees.