Restaurant Hourly Manager – Lexington, SC

Cook Out; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus potential

Work-life balance

Full benefits

401k with match

Paid time off

Free meals

Job summary

Cook Out in Lexington, SC is hiring an Hourly Restaurant Manager to lead a fast-paced team and deliver exceptional guest experiences. You’ll be on the floor, working side-by-side with your crew to ensure every guest leaves satisfied.

You’ll coach and develop staff, oversee operations from front counter to grill, and help manage cost, while delivering quick, friendly, high-quality service. This role rewards performance in a busy QSR setting.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of management experience in a restaurant setting.
• Restaurant experience is a major plus.

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

Multitasking under pressure

Restaurant experience

Team development

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.

Ready to start your career?

If you have the drive and the hustle, we have the opportunity.