Restaurant Manager

Steak 'n Shake S Neil St Champaign; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bitcoin bonus pay

Newborn match

Meal discounts

Flexible scheduling

Next Day Pay

401(k) with 4% Employer Match

Job summary

Steak 'n Shake in Champaign, IL seeks a hands-on Restaurant Manager to lead operations and guest hospitality. You will actively work the line, manage food costs, control inventory, and drive labor efficiency across shifts, while upholding brand standards and safety.

You will report to the General Manager/Franchise Partner and shape guest experience through strong team leadership, scheduling, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of QSR or fast-casual restaurant management experience.
• Proven history of consistent work tenure and reliable leadership.
• Deep understanding of food cost management and labor optimization.
• Hands-on leadership—comfortable working the drive-through or grill when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example—working the line, prepping food, maintaining cleanliness, and serving guests on all shifts.
• Uphold brand standards, food safety practices, and service protocols.
• Own the P&L by managing costs, controlling inventory, and reducing waste.
• Oversee inventory from back door to frontline.
• Recruit, train, and retain top hourly talent with coaching.

Skills

Leadership

POS systems

Team development

Food cost

Labor optimization

Drive-through

Grill operations

Tools

Inventory platforms

Invoice tools

Job description

Join the leadership team at a Restaurant at the Forefrontof QSR Innovation

At Steak 'n Shake, we’re blending our rich heritagewith bold innovation to redefine what a quick-service experience can be with a relentlessfocus on hospitality, ensuring every guest feels welcome, valued, and caredfor. As a Restaurant Manager, youwon’t just manage, you’ll lead from the front. This is a hands-on leadershiprole for those who take pride in operational excellence through doing thework, not just directing it.

Reporting directly to the General Manager/FranchisePartner you will ensure business and strategic goals are met through teamleadership.

What You’ll Do

Restaurant Leadership &Operations

• Lead by example—actively working the line, preppingfood, maintaining cleanliness, and serving guests across all shifts: opening,mid-day, and closing.
• Wear a professional uniform daily—shirt andtie or collared blouse—setting the tone for team presentation and upholdingall brand standards, food safety practices, and service protocols.

Financial Performance

• Own the P&L: manage food costs, controlinventory, verify invoices, and eliminate waste while driving laborefficiency with smart scheduling, cross-training, and station versatility.

Inventory & Supply ChainControl

• Oversee inventory from the back door to the frontline.

Team Building & Development

• Recruit, train, and retain top hourly talentthrough clear feedback and coaching.

Job Requirements

• 1+ years of QSR or fast-casual restaurant managementexperience required.
• Proven history of consistent work tenure andreliable leadership.
• Deep understanding of food cost management, laboroptimization, and operational KPIs.
• Hands-on leadership—comfortable working the drivethrough or grill when needed.
• Tech-savvy with POS systems, inventoryplatforms, and invoice tools.
• Strong physical stamina: can lift 50 lbs., stay onyour feet all day, and thrive in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Professionalism that extends to your LinkedInprofile (if you have one) and resume—both should tell the same story.
• Track record in driving hospitality excellence andnavigating change in a team setting.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.

At Steak ’n Shake, we don’t just compete on pay —welead the market.We are aMaximum Wage Employer,paying thehighest hourly rates within 25 milesof ourrestaurants - plus unique bonus pay options!

On top of max wage pay per hour we offer unique perkslike:

-Bitcoin Bonus Pay
Earn an additional$0.21 per hour worked— fully funded bySteak ’n Shake (on top of your salary) invested in your personal Bitcoinwallet.
Optional participation. Real long-term financial growth opportunity - forfree!

-$1,000 Newborn Match

When the government contributes $1,000 to your newborn’s qualifying TrumpAccount,
we match it with another $1,000.** Employee must be employed for 90 days before Steak n Shake’s contribution will be made.

More Than Just a Paycheck
We combine top-of-market wages with benefits that support you and your family —now and long term.

Benefits*

• Medical/Rx
• HSA with Employer Contribution
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & Disability
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness
• Accident
• 401(k) with 4% Employer Safe-Harbor Match (age 18& older)

Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Meal Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Training
• Discount Program
• Associate Emergency Foundation
• Next Day Pay – receive up to 50% of your prior day’searned wages

* Benefitsare subject to service and/or ACA eligibility requirements
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