Restaurant Manager

Smashburger | New Jersey; East Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health coverage

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Quarterly bonus

Referral bonus

Free meals

401K match

Flexible schedules

Uniform provided

Job summary

Smashburger is seeking a Restaurant Manager in New Jersey to lead daily operations, coach a diversified team, and ensure exceptional guest experiences. You will oversee scheduling, inventory, and cost controls while upholding safety standards and brand guidelines.

The role emphasizes staff development, effective communication, and adaptability to busy hours, with opportunities for bonuses and career growth within Smashburger.

Qualifications

• Prior restaurant management experience required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Flexibility with work hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Demonstrated ability to train and develop staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and manage shift leaders and team members.
• Foster a positive and productive work environment.
• Oversee daily restaurant operations, including opening/closing procedures.
• Ensure food safety, cleanliness, and compliance with regulations.
• Monitor and improve guest satisfaction and service standards.
• Manage scheduling, labor costs, and team performance.
• Handle inventory, ordering, and cost control (COGS).
• Support hiring, onboarding, and ongoing employee development.
• Ensure accurate cash handling and operational compliance.
• Assist with local marketing and store initiatives.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Customer service

Job description

At Smashburger, we don't just make burgers- we create crave-worthy moments that keep guests coming back for more. We're driven by a shared commitment to excellence, working as one team and taking bold action to deliver unforgettable experiences. Here, you'll be part of a group that works hard and genuinely cares- where passion and dedication matter just as much as skill. At Smashburger, we live by our values:

Stay Hungry-Literally & Figuratively

One Team! One Smash!- Smash Together

Do What’s Right- Act with honesty and consistency.

If this sounds like your kind of place,we'dlove to have you on the team!

The Restaurant Manager oversees daily operations, staff performance, and customer experience while supporting the General Manager. The role focuses on team leadership, employee training, food safety, scheduling, inventory, and cost control. Candidates should have prior restaurant management experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and flexibility with work hours. The position offers benefits like bonuses, health coverage, paid time off, and career growth opportunities.

• Lead, train, and manage shift leaders and team members
• Foster a positive and productive work environment
• Oversee daily restaurant operations, including opening/closing procedures
• Ensure food safety, cleanliness, and compliance with regulations
• Monitor and improve guest satisfaction and service standards
• Manage scheduling, labor costs, and team performance
• Handle inventory, ordering, and cost control (COGS)
• Support hiring, onboarding, and ongoing employee development
• Ensure accurate cash handling and operational compliance
• Assist with local marketing and store initiatives
• 1-2 years of Manager experience in restaurants
• Flexible to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Follow Smashburger uniform standards
• Ability to follow all guidelines and procedures set forth by Smashburger, local, state, and federal employment regulations
• Must successfully complete Smashburger training program
• Possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively communicate with restaurant management, front line employees and corporate support teams
• People management skills to effectively select, assess, coach/counsel, develop, motivate, and lead restaurant teams
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proven time management, consistency, and organizational skills
• Highly motivated, self-directed, and results driven
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods of time and to move and lift boxes of food/ supplies up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in high and low temperatures
• High-Impact Role: Your leadership will shape the future of Smashburger and drive our success.
• Culture of Growth: We believe in leveling up—for our guests, our team, and ourselves.
• Work with Passionate People: Our team is all-in, committed to excellence, and ready to smash barriers together.
• Competitive Compensation & Perks: Because we value top talent who bring their A-game every day.
• Better Benefits:Build a better experience for you!
• Quarterly Bonus
• Get Paid $ to Refer your Friends*
• RGMs, RMs, & SLs are entitled to one (1) free meal each shift they work *
• Paid time off – vacation and sick*
• Medical, Dental and Vision Options*
• 401K match (21 and older)
• Flexible schedules in a fun, family friendly, team environment
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fast track for career opportunities
• Free uniform

*Eligibility based off of time in position and average hours worked

*Referred employees must be manager level and in good standing & Referee must be employed with Smashburger at time of payout. Bonus is paid in two distributions

**All applicants and employees have an equal opportunity for employment and advancement within Smashburger.Smashburger is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity.We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants, prospective applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other applicable status protected by state or local law.This prohibition includes unlawful harassment based on any of these protected classes.Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct which has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment.We maintain a workplace free of racial slurs and bias. This policy applies to all employees, including managers, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as customers, clients, vendors, consultants, etc. Any conduct in violation of these company policies is also a violation of the law.Employees who engage in, ratify, or perpetuate discrimination, harassment or retaliation will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including immediate discharge.

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