Shift Manager

Steak 'n Shake Fischer Park Dr Louisville; Freys Hill (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; 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

Job summary

Steak ’n Shake Fischer Park Dr Louisville is seeking a Shift Manager to lead daily restaurant operations with energy and accountability. You will drive strong openings/closings, coach the team, and ensure fast, friendly service that exceeds guest expectations while upholding brand standards for cleanliness and food safety.

Ideal candidates bring reliability, a servant-leadership attitude, and excellent communication skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment while supporting training and

Qualifications

• Proven reliability and professionalism.
• Positive servant-leadership attitude and strong people skills.
• Commitment to exceptional guest service in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily restaurant operations with energy, confidence, and accountability.
• Ensure strong openings and closings by setting up the team for success.
• Motivate and coach team members to deliver fast, friendly, accurate service.
• Maintain brand standards for cleanliness, food safety, and quality.
• Oversee opening/closing duties, including key-holder responsibilities.
• Count drawers, manage deposits, and finalize end-of-day reports.
• Communicate clearly with guests and team members.
• Assist with training and onboarding of new staff.
• 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 environment

Communication

Detail-oriented

Team management

Flexible availability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Shift Manager – Steak ’n Shake - Paying up to $19.50 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 $19.50 per hour we offer unique perks like:

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

• 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.
• 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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Compensation: To be discussed