Shift Manager

Steak 'n Shake Batavia; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; 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

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

Job summary

Steak ’n Shake Batavia is seeking a Shift Manager to lead daily restaurant operations with energy, confidence, and accountability. You will ensure strong openings and closings by setting up the team for success and delivering fast, friendly, and accurate service to guests.

Ideal candidates have supervisory or restaurant management experience, a proven track record in guest service, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• US work authorization required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prior supervisory or restaurant management experience preferred.

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

Professionalism

People skills

Guest service

Communication

Detail oriented

Team management

Scheduling flexibility

US work authorization

Transportation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Shift Manager – Steak ’n Shake - Paying up to $22.25 per hour!

At Steak ’n Shake, we don’t just compete on pay —we lead the market.We are aMaximum Wage Employer, paying thehighest hourly rates within 25 milesof our restaurants - plus unique bonus pay options!

On top of paying up to $22.25 per hour we offer unique perks like:

Bitcoin Bonus Pay
Earn an additional$0.21 per hour worked— fully funded by Steak ’n Shake (on top of your salary) invested in your personal Bitcoin wallet.
Optional participation. Real long-term financial growth opportunity - for free!

$1,000 Newborn Match
When the government contributes $1,000 to your newborn’s qualifying Trump Account,
we match it with another $1,000. Employee must be employed for 90 days before Steak n Shake's contribution will be made.

More Than Just a Paycheck

We combine top-of-market wages with benefits that support you and your family — now and long term.

Benefits*

• Medical/Rx
• HSA with Employer Contribution
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & Disability
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness
• Accident
• 401(k) with 4% Employer Safe-Harbor Match (age 18 & older)

Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Meal Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Training
• Discount Program
• Associate Emergency Foundation
• Next Day Pay – receive up to 50% of your prior day’s earned wages

*Benefits are subject to service and/or ACA eligibility requirements

What You Will Do:

• 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

What We’re Looking For

• 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—both verbal and written
• Detail-oriented, organized, and adaptable
• Ability to manage team member performance with fairness and empathy
• Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Reliable transportation
• Prior experience in a supervisory, shift lead, or restaurant management role preferred
• US work authorization
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Ready to lead with purpose, serve with pride, and grow with us?

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