Shift Leader: Fast-Paced Restaurant, Flexible Scheduling

Steak 'n Shake Festus; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx

HSA with Employer Contribution

Dental

Vision

Life & Disability

Hospital Indemnity

Critical Illness

Accident

401(k) with 4% Employer Safe-Harbor

Flexible Scheduling

Meal Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Training

Discount Program

Associate Emergency Foundation

Next Day Pay

Job summary

Steak ’n Shake Festus is seeking a Shift Manager to lead daily restaurant operations and drive top-tier service. You will oversee openings/closings, coach staff, and ensure adherence to brand standards in a fast-paced setting.

Ideal candidates bring reliability, servant leadership, and strong communication. Flexible availability, including nights and weekends, is expected as part of a dynamic team in Missouri.

Qualifications

• Proven reliability and professionalism.
• Positive, servant-leadership attitude.
• Strong people skills with a passion for mentoring others.
• Commitment to exceptional guest service.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communicator—verbal and written.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and adaptable.
• Ability to manage team performance with fairness and empathy.
• Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Reliable transportation.
• Prior supervisory or restaurant management experience preferred.
• US work authorization.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

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

Reliability

Servant leadership

People skills

Guest service

Fast-paced

Effective communication

Detail-oriented

Fairness/empathy

Flexible hours

Transportation

Management experience

U.S. work authorization

High school diploma

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Steak ’n Shake Festus is seeking a Shift Manager to lead daily restaurant operations and drive top-tier service. You will oversee openings/closings, coach staff, and ensure adherence to brand standards in a fast-paced setting.

Ideal candidates bring reliability, servant leadership, and strong communication. Flexible availability, including nights and weekends, is expected as part of a dynamic team in Missouri.