Restaurant Manager: Lead Team & Elevate Guest Experience

Harri; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Bonus

Free meal per shift

401K match

Paid time off

Medical, Dental and Vision

Job summary

Smashburger is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee daily operations, drive guest satisfaction, and lead a high-performing team. You will focus on service quality, food safety, scheduling, inventory, and cost control while supporting the General Manager.

Applicants should bring 1-2 years of restaurant management experience, strong communication, and flexibility for varied hours. We offer bonuses, health coverage, PTO, career growth and a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Communication

Leadership

Food safety

Time management

Flexibility

Job description

Smashburger is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee daily operations, drive guest satisfaction, and lead a high-performing team. You will focus on service quality, food safety, scheduling, inventory, and cost control while supporting the General Manager.

Applicants should bring 1-2 years of restaurant management experience, strong communication, and flexibility for varied hours. We offer bonuses, health coverage, PTO, career growth and a supportive work culture.