Restaurant Hourly Manager – Raleigh, NC, Strickland Rd

Cook Out; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus potential

Work-life balance

Full benefits

401k with matching

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Cook Out is seeking an Hourly Restaurant Manager to lead a high-energy team in a fast-paced environment. You’ll work side-by-side with your crew to deliver an exceptional guest experience while managing daily restaurant operations in a busy setting.

We reward excellence with performance-based opportunities, competitive pay based on experience, and benefits after the initial period. Join a growing QSR leader and drive operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 1 year of management experience (restaurant a major plus).
• Ability to lead a large team and interact effectively with customers.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced setting and multitasking under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a world-class team through coaching and training.
• Manage all aspects of a high-volume restaurant from front counter to grill.
• Meet and exceed food, labor, and paper cost standards through smart planning.
• Ensure fast, friendly, high-quality customer service.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multi-tasking

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Hourly Restaurant Manager – Cook Out

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

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.