Restaurant Shift Leader — Drive Fast, Friendly Service

Steak 'n Shake Downers Grove; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Meal Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Training

Discount Program

Associate Emergency Foundation

Next Day Pay – receive up to 50% of你的前

Job summary

Steak ’n Shake Downers Grove is seeking a Shift Manager to lead daily restaurant operations with energy, confidence, and accountability. You’ll set up the team for successful openings and closings, and mentor staff to deliver fast, friendly service.

We offer market-leading wages up to $22.25 per hour plus benefits including health plans, 401(k) with match, paid training, next-day pay, and meal discounts. US work authorization and a high school diploma or equivalent are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• US work authorization required.
• Prior supervisory/restaurant management experience preferred.
• Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily restaurant operations with energy, confidence, and accountability.
• Ensure strong openings and closings by setting up the team for success.
• Set the tone for the shift—motivate and coach team members for success.
• Deliver fast, friendly, and accurate service that exceeds guest expectations.
• Ensure all brand standards are met - cleanliness, food safety, and quality.
• Handle opening and closing duties, including key-holder responsibilities.
• Count drawers, manage deposits, and finalize end-of-day reports.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with guests and team members.
• Support training and onboarding of new team members.
• Foster a positive, team-oriented environment built on trust and respect.
• Step into any station as needed to keep operations running smoothly.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Training/onboarding

Time management

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

Steak ’n Shake Downers Grove is seeking a Shift Manager to lead daily restaurant operations with energy, confidence, and accountability. You’ll set up the team for successful openings and closings, and mentor staff to deliver fast, friendly service.

We offer market-leading wages up to $22.25 per hour plus benefits including health plans, 401(k) with match, paid training, next-day pay, and meal discounts. US work authorization and a high school diploma or equivalent are required.