Shift Manager: Dynamic Leader with Flexible Scheduling

Steak 'n Shake Urbana; Illinois; On-site; USD 18,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Meal Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Training

Discount Program

Associate Emergency Foundation

Next Day Pay

Job summary

Steak ’n Shake Urbana is seeking a Shift Manager to lead daily restaurant operations and drive high-quality guest service. The role offers competitive starting wages with paid training and a comprehensive benefits package, including scheduling flexibility and next-day pay options.

You will coach staff, manage openings/closings, and ensure adherence to brand standards while maintaining a positive, team-driven work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be reliable and professional.
• Strong servant-leadership attitude with a guest-focused mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and adaptable.
• Experience leading a team and coaching staff.
• Flexible availability including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Have reliable transportation to and from shifts.

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 for optimal performance.
• Deliver fast, friendly, and accurate service that exceeds guest expectations.
• Ensure brand standards: cleanliness, food safety, and quality.
• Handle opening/closing duties and key-holder responsibilities.
• Count drawers, manage deposits, and finalize end-of-day reports.
• Communicate clearly 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

Communication

Attention to detail

Team management

Flexible availability

Transportation

Supervisory experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

US work authorization

Job description

Steak ’n Shake Urbana is seeking a Shift Manager to lead daily restaurant operations and drive high-quality guest service. The role offers competitive starting wages with paid training and a comprehensive benefits package, including scheduling flexibility and next-day pay options.

You will coach staff, manage openings/closings, and ensure adherence to brand standards while maintaining a positive, team-driven work environment.