Restaurant Hourly Manager – Zebulon, NC (Coming Soon)

Cook Out Restaurants; Zebulon (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Bonus Potential

Work-Life Balance

Full Benefits

Financial Security: 401k matching

Paid vacation

Thanksgiving and Christmas Day off

Free food while you work

Job summary

Cook Out is hiring an Hourly Restaurant Manager to lead a fast-paced team in Zebulon, NC. You will manage daily operations, coach staff, and ensure top-notch guest experiences while controlling costs and maintaining high quality.

This role rewards performance with growth opportunities and a focus on work-life balance. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of management experience in a restaurant, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to thrive under pressure in a busy

Qualifications

• Proven ability to coach and train staff.
• Experience leading a restaurant team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable multitasking in a busy setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a world-class team.
• Oversee operations from front counter to grill.
• Aim for optimal food, labor, and waste control.
• Ensure fast, friendly, high-quality customer service.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Customer service

Fast-paced environment

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 effective 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.