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  • Restaurant Manager
    Restaurant Manager
    41 minutes ago
    $18–$20 hourly
    Full-time
    Morton

    Join the leadership team at a Restaurant at the Forefront of QSR Innovation Paying up to $20.00 per hour At Steak 'n Shake, we're blending our rich heritage with bold innovation to redefine what a quick-service experience can be with a relentless focus on hospitality, ensuring every guest feels welcome, valued, and cared for. As a Restaurant Manager, you won't just manage, you'll lead from the front. This is a hands-on leadership role for those who take pride in operational excellence through doing the work, not just directing it. Reporting directly to the General Manager/Franchise Partner you will ensure business and strategic goals are met through team leadership. * What You'll Do Restaurant Leadership & Operations • Lead by example—actively working the line, prepping food, maintaining cleanliness, and serving guests across all shifts: opening, mid-day, and closing., • Wear a professional uniform daily—shirt and tie or collared blouse—setting the tone for team presentation and upholding all brand standards, food safety practices, and service protocols. Financial Performance • Own the P&L: manage food costs, control inventory, verify invoices, and eliminate waste while driving labor efficiency with smart scheduling, cross-training, and station versatility. Inventory & Supply Chain Control • Oversee inventory from the back door to the front line. Team Building & Development • Recruit, train, and retain top hourly talent through clear feedback and coaching. * Job Requirements • 1+ years of QSR or fast-casual restaurant management experience required., • Proven history of consistent work tenure and reliable leadership., • Deep understanding of food cost management, labor optimization, and operational KPIs., • Hands-on leadership—comfortable working the drive through or grill when needed., • Tech-savvy with POS systems, inventory platforms, and invoice tools., • Strong physical stamina: can lift 50 lbs., stay on your feet all day, and thrive in a fast-paced kitchen., • Professionalism that extends to your LinkedIn profile (if you have one) and resume —both should tell the same story., • Track record in driving hospitality excellence and navigating change in a team setting., • Minimum of 18 years of age. * 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 max wage pay 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. 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* #RM7080 *

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  • Area Manager
    Area Manager
    42 minutes ago
    $75000–$100000 yearly
    Full-time
    East Peoria

    Overall Mission: To model and ensure consistent execution of Quality, Service and Cleanliness, as well as delivering district business performance results in each of the key result areas by developing a culture of accountability and delivering "Every Store Perfect": • Through a process approach ensuring standards (financial and operational) by executing plans and holding store teams accountable to grow sales and profit, maintaining quality at the highest levels., • Through clearly communicating brand standards and expectations;, • Through coaching, training and mentoring the Management teams to achieve their full potential;, • Through driving an ownership mentality by showing an ability to grow the business with both top line and bottom line results;, • Through building an environment consistent with the Company Mission and Vision. ++Key Performance Areas:++ Sales and Profit Growth • Lead district with an unrelenting passion to grow sales and profitability., • Ensure the district results achieve the expectations for the key result measures while demonstrating an ability to change., • Report district performance to Division Presidents quarterly through a process approach., • Partner with Division Presidents on local marketing to plan and execute DMA-level and local store marketing plans. Developing People • Coach General Manager to hold Management team accountable for service, quality, cleanliness, facility and safety improvement plans and results., • Oversee and ensure the effectiveness and execution of crew training, recertification, development and promotion process., • Lead bench discussion with DM & HRM on effective succession planning processes., • Conduct interviews, hire, and train quality management candidates from internal, external, and campus efforts., • Ensure effective MIT and Manager Training, development, and feedback execution through weekly visits with Managers in Training., • Support and prioritize development of General and District Manager hires in partnership with DP, HRM and FTM., • Ensuring the most effective utilization of company assets and district talent., • Coach General Manager on appropriate store associate staffing requirements., • Ensure Operation Supervisor and Internal Management Candidate development. ++Brand Execution++ • Responsible to Model, Coach, Mentor, Train, and Communicate service and production expectations with management teams., • Maintaining quality standards in Service, Quality, Cleanliness, Facility, and safety as measured by key metrics., • Hold General Managers and their teams accountable for improving all Guest measures., • Coach General Managers and Management teams on creating and implementing action plans for rapid improvement with an appropriate level of follow up., • Partner with Maintenance Department to safeguard Facility and Equipment standards., • Lead new product, process and program roll outs within the District., • Hold General Managers and their teams accountable for effective implementation of new products, processes and program in their restaurants. ++ Environment++ • Lead with a structured and disciplined approach to Daily, Weekly, Period and Quarterly success routines., • Model celebrating successes., • Recognize improved and/or top performance on each and every store visit., • Partner with HRM on Associate and Management Investigations in accordance with investigation procedures. #GM7080

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  • Restaurant Manager
    Restaurant Manager
    1 day ago
    $18–$20 hourly
    Full-time
    Morton

    Join the leadership team at a Restaurant at the Forefront of QSR Innovation Paying up to $20.00 per hour At Steak 'n Shake , we're blending our rich heritage with bold innovation to redefine what a quick-service experience can be with a relentless focus on hospitality, ensuring every guest feels welcome, valued, and cared for. As a Restaurant Manager , you won't just manage, you'll lead from the front. This is a hands-on leadership role for those who take pride in operational excellence through doing the work, not just directing it. Reporting directly to the General Manager/Franchise Partner you will ensure business and strategic goals are met through team leadership. * * * What You'll Do Restaurant Leadership & Operations • Lead by example---actively working the line, prepping food, maintaining cleanliness, and serving guests across all shifts: opening, mid-day, and closing., • Wear a professional uniform daily---shirt and tie or collared blouse---setting the tone for team presentation and upholding all brand standards, food safety practices, and service protocols. Financial Performance • Own the P&L: manage food costs, control inventory, verify invoices, and eliminate waste while driving labor efficiency with smart scheduling, cross-training, and station versatility. Inventory & Supply Chain Control • Oversee inventory from the back door to the front line. Team Building & Development • Recruit, train, and retain top hourly talent through clear feedback and coaching. * * * Job Requirements • 1+ years of QSR or fast-casual restaurant management experience required., • Proven history of consistent work tenure and reliable leadership., • Deep understanding of food cost management , labor optimization, and operational KPIs., • Hands-on leadership---comfortable working the drive through or grill when needed., • Tech-savvy with POS systems, inventory platforms, and invoice tools., • Strong physical stamina: can lift 50 lbs., stay on your feet all day, and thrive in a fast-paced kitchen., • Professionalism that extends to your LinkedIn profile (if you have one) and resume ---both should tell the same story., • Track record in driving hospitality excellence and navigating change in a team setting., • Minimum of 18 years of age. * * * 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 max wage pay 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. 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 #RM7080 * * *

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