Restaurant Manager

Steak 'n Shake N Grand Prairie Dr Peoria; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Meal Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Training

Discount Program

Associate Emergency Foundation

Next Day Pay – receive up to 50% of你的前

Job summary

Steak ’n Shake is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead from the front, actively working the line and guiding operations for peak hospitality and efficiency. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, food safety, and a relentless focus on guest satisfaction.

You will report to the General Manager/Franchise Partner and drive the business through team leadership, scheduling, inventory control, and KPI monitoring across all shifts.

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 drivethrough or grill when needed.
• Tech-savvy with POS systems, inventory platforms, and invoice tools.
• Strong physical stamina: lift 50 lbs., stay on feet, fast-paced kitchen.
• LinkedIn profile and resume should align.
• Track record in hospitality excellence and navigating change in a team setting.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example—work the line, prep food, maintain cleanliness, and serve guests across shifts.
• Wear a professional uniform daily and uphold brand standards, food safety, and service protocols.
• Own the P&L: manage food costs, control inventory, verify invoices, and drive labor efficiency.
• Oversee inventory from back door to frontline.
• Recruit, train, and retain top hourly talent through clear feedback and coaching.

Skills

QSR management

Leadership

Food cost management

Labor optimization

POS systems

Hands-on leadership

Tools

Inventory platforms

Job description

Join the leadership team at a Restaurant at the Forefrontof QSR Innovation Paying up to $21.50 per hour

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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