Restaurant Manager

Workstream; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Medical and dental insurance

Paid vacation

Leadership development and training

Associate Emergency Foundation

Job summary

Workstream is seeking a Restaurant Manager in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to lead the Restaurant Associate team while ensuring operational and financial excellence. The Manager will be accountable for coaching the team, monitoring food safety compliance, and fostering a positive environment.

Ideal candidates should have at least a high school diploma, ServSafe certification, and strong communication skills. The role includes a competitive compensation package and various benefits to support the well-being of our team.

Qualifications

• Must be a High School graduate or equivalent education.
• ServSafe certified for food safety compliance.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Restaurant Associate team to meet operational standards.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through effective guest interactions.
• Monitor food quality and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Positive communication skills

Organization and time management

Coaching and mentoring skills

Adaptability

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Tools

Point of Sale (POS) Systems

Job description

The Manager is a business partner accountable for leading the Restaurant Associate team to deliver Steak ‘n Shake operational and financial standards on each scheduled shift as well as building a well cross trained staff within the Restaurant. The Manager is responsible for assessing Associates performance to identify opportunities and coach for improvement. This position has accountability on his/her shift for the correct delivery of steak ‘n Shake procedures, policies and specification which deliver the Steak ‘n Shake Vision and Mission. The Manager will partner directly with his/her Restaurant and General Manager and will receive market level support from his/her Human Resource Manager and Field Training Manager / Coordinator to meet the business and strategic objectives of the organization.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid vacation
• Leadership development
• World-class training
• Associate Emergency Foundation

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent education preferred
• Certified in all Service and Production Stations at Steak ‘n Shake or equivalent experience
• ServSafe certified
• Understand Steak ‘n Shake policies, procedures, state laws, Health codes, Safe food handling and Sanitation procedures
• Positive, motivating communication skills
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills
• Flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances
• Ability to read, write, perform mathematical calculations and analyze data
• Demonstrate key principles: Golden Rule, Relentless pursuit of Excellence, Exceeding guest expectations, Economic objective, Entrepreneurial approach
• Able to work in excess of 50 hours per week while standing, walking and stretching
• Able to lift, carry, push and pull 30 lbs.
• Able to perform any task performed by a service or production associate
• Able to see across the restaurant to monitor and oversee the operation
• Able to legally operate a motor vehicle
• Able to hear, understand and professionally respond to guest and employee inquiries, comments and concerns

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Customer Satisfaction

• Effectively interact with Guests to ensure we exceed their expectations with the highest quality food and great service
• Immediately address Guest concerns and complaints utilizing the Steak ‘n Shake Guest Recovery Model – L.E.A.R.N.
• Ensure Guests are immediately recognized upon entering and as they are leaving
• Motivate all Associates to deliver great hospitality toward all guests and other associates
• Create a positive team environment with knowledgeable associates working together through shift huddles and ongoing coaching

Brand Protection

• Execute the 14-point walk using the “Three in One” tool, ensuring the facility is radiant, the associates are motivated, the stations are appropriately set up / re-stocked for meal periods, and constantly moving through the restaurant coaching the directing associates to ensure quality adherence and speed standards are achieved
• Interview candidates using the Select the Best 1st interview guide and recommend enthusiastic / Guest centric candidates to the General Manager for employment
• Ensure associates are effectively trained using the Steak ‘n Shake training program, Earning your Wings
• Monitor food quality, portioning and speed from the EXPO window and resolve any issues immediately
• Assign and verify all side work is accurately and efficiently completed
• Verify accurate adherence to the Prep and Pull and cooling charts as well as complete HACCP and line checks on assigned shift ensuring food quality and quantity
• Ensure all Safely procedures and policies are strictly adhered to

Financial Growth

• Deploy associates appropriately as planned on the Schedule and Line up sheets
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels of well-trained associates on assigned shifts
• Complete shift and daily inventory and accurately post into the back office POS System
• Check in food delivery, ensure proper storage and post-delivery into the POS
• Complete food order based on commissary order guide and enter into ordering system
• Maintain strict adherence to cash handling and banking policies and procedures
• Complete shift tools and administration duties as assigned by General Manager

Primary & Ongoing Accountabilities

• Effectively Manager a Steak ‘n Shake Shift
• Execute the 14 point walk and correct deficiencies as they arise
• Ensure food is properly stored and prepared in compliance with food safety regulations and recipe adherence
• Ensure service, hospitality, accuracy and speed standards are achieved
• Maintain strict compliance with health, safety and security standards and procedures
• Train, coach and inspire Associates to deliver exceptional service, food quality and environment to the Guest
• Demonstrate effective decision making and problem solving skills that support the Steak ‘n Shake Principles; Relentless Pursuit of Excellence, Exceed Guest Expectations, Golden Rule, Economic Objective and Entrepreneurial Approach
• Ensure accurate adherence to all State and Federal laws on assigned shift
• Lead by Example
• Has authority to discipline associates
• Recommends associates for hiring and promotion
• Recommends associates for termination