Restaurant Manager — Lead Team, Elevate Guest Experience

Smashburger | Ohio; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision options

401K match

Free meal per shift

Job summary

Smashburger in Dayton seeks a Restaurant Manager to oversee daily operations, lead a high-performing team, and ensure exceptional guest experiences. You will drive training, maintain food safety standards, and manage scheduling, inventory, and costs across shifts.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of restaurant management experience, strong communication skills, and a flexible work schedule to support opening, closing, and peak periods.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of manager experience in restaurants.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Flexibility with work hours and shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and manage shift leaders and team members.
• Oversee daily restaurant operations including opening/closing procedures.
• Ensure food safety, cleanliness, and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor guest satisfaction and service standards; improve operations.
• Manage scheduling, labor costs, and overall team performance.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and ongoing staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Communication

Time management

Inventory management

Scheduling

Job description

Smashburger in Dayton seeks a Restaurant Manager to oversee daily operations, lead a high-performing team, and ensure exceptional guest experiences. You will drive training, maintain food safety standards, and manage scheduling, inventory, and costs across shifts.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of restaurant management experience, strong communication skills, and a flexible work schedule to support opening, closing, and peak periods.