Restaurant Manager

Steaknshake; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Meal Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Training

Discount Program

Associate Emergency Foundation

Next Day Pay – up to 50% earned wages

Job summary

Steak 'n Shake is seeking a Restaurant Manager in a hands-on leadership role in Cookeville, TN. You will lead from the front across shifts, ensuring hospitality excellence while managing costs, inventory, and staff performance.

This position emphasizes operating hands-on and delivering high-quality guest experiences. You will work directly with the General Manager/Franchise Partner to achieve strategic goals, drive labor efficiency, and maintain brand standards across all service areas,

Qualifications

• Proven history of consistent work tenure and reliable leadership.
• Hands-on leadership—comfortable working the line when needed.
• Strong hospitality and guest-service mindset.
• Tech-savvy with POS systems, inventory software, and invoicing tools.
• Minimum age 18 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example through hands-on restaurant operations across shifts.
• Own the P&L aspects: control costs, manage inventory, and optimize labor.
• Oversee inventory from back door to frontline and ensure food safety.
• Recruit, train, and develop top hourly staff with clear feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Hospitality focus

Customer service

Team building

18+ years

Social media professionalism

Tools

POS systems

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

• 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 social media imprint
• 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:

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

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

We use eVerify to confirm U.S. Employment eligibility.

Compensation: To be discussed