Restaurant Manager

Steaknshake; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bitcoin Bonus Pay

Newborn Match

Next Day Pay

Meal Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Steak ’n Shake is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead from the front in a hands-on leadership role, blending our heritage with bold QSR innovation and an unwavering focus on hospitality. You will report to the General Manager/Franchise Partner and help ensure guest satisfaction while driving performance.

You’ll manage opening to closing shifts, wear a professional uniform, and own the operational metrics, including food costs and labor.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of QSR or fast-casual restaurant management experience.
• Proven history of consistent work tenure and reliable leadership.
• Strong understanding of food cost management and labor optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example across all shifts, including opening, mid-day, and closing.
• Maintain brand standards, food safety practices and service protocols.
• Own the P&L by managing food costs, controlling inventory, and eliminating waste.

Skills

QSR management

Leadership

Food cost management

Labor optimization

Tools

POS systems

Inventory platforms

Invoice tools

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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