Shift Manager - Lead Fast-Paced Team (Up to $20.50/hr)

Steak 'n Shake Pekin; Pekin (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 29,000; 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 – up to 50% of prior day\

Job summary

Steak ’n Shake Pekin is seeking a proactive Shift Manager to lead daily restaurant operations and deliver top-tier guest service. This role emphasizes strong leadership, scheduling, and hands-on management to ensure smooth openings and closings, while upholding brand standards and safety protocols.

The ideal candidate brings reliability, servant leadership, and a passion for mentoring others, with flexibility for nights and weekends. Join us to grow with a market-leading team in Pekin, IL.

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—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.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily restaurant operations with energy, confidence, and accountability.
• Ensure openings and closings are executed smoothly by preparing the team.
• Set the tone for the shift and coach team members for success.
• Deliver fast, friendly, and accurate service that exceeds guest expectations.
• Maintain brand standards for cleanliness, food safety, and quality.
• Handle opening/closing duties, including key-holder responsibilities.
• Count drawers, manage deposits, and finalize end-of-day reports.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with guests and staff.
• Assist 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

Detail-oriented

Team performance

Flexible schedule

Transportation

Supervisory experience

US work authorization

HS Diploma

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Steak ’n Shake Pekin is seeking a proactive Shift Manager to lead daily restaurant operations and deliver top-tier guest service. This role emphasizes strong leadership, scheduling, and hands-on management to ensure smooth openings and closings, while upholding brand standards and safety protocols.

The ideal candidate brings reliability, servant leadership, and a passion for mentoring others, with flexibility for nights and weekends. Join us to grow with a market-leading team in Pekin, IL.