Shift Manager

Steak 'n Shake S Neil St Champaign; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx

HSA with Employer Contribution

Dental

Vision

Life & Disability

401(k) with 4% Employer Safe-Harbor

Flexible Scheduling

Meal Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Training

Discount Program

Next Day Pay

Job summary

Steak ’n Shake in Champaign is seeking a Shift Manager to lead daily restaurant operations with energy, confidence, and accountability. You will set up teams for strong openings and closings, coach staff, and ensure fast, friendly service that meets brand standards.

The role requires reliability, guest-service focus, and adaptability in a fast-paced setting, with opportunities for growth and enhanced scheduling flexibility.

Qualifications

• US work authorization required and high school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior supervisory/restaurant management experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and guest-service focus essential.

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 focus

Fast-paced adaptability

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Team performance management

Flexible availability

Transportation reliable

Supervisory/restaurant experience

US work authorization

High school diploma or equivalent

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Shift Manager – Steak ’n Shake - Paying up to $21.50 per hour!

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

On top of paying up to $21.50 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

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