Restaurant Manager | Lead Teams, Drive Guest Experience

Smashburger 1373 Uptown; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health coverage

Paid time off

401K match

Flexible schedules

Employee meals

Job summary

Smashburger is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee daily operations and lead a team toward delivering exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced setting. You will coach shift leaders, ensure consistency in service, and drive performance across staffing, scheduling, and cost control.

Ideal candidates bring restaurant-management experience, solid communication skills, and a commitment to food safety, quality, and guest satisfaction.

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.

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

Team leadership

Employee training

Communication

Food safety

Scheduling

Inventory management

Cost control

Job description

Smashburger is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee daily operations and lead a team toward delivering exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced setting. You will coach shift leaders, ensure consistency in service, and drive performance across staffing, scheduling, and cost control.

Ideal candidates bring restaurant-management experience, solid communication skills, and a commitment to food safety, quality, and guest satisfaction.