**STEAK 'N SHAKE** ** GENERAL MANAGER – PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY - Paying up to $80,000 annually** *Full-Time ▪ Up to $80,000 ▪ Path to Ownership ▪ Franchisee Partner Eligible* **We're not looking for a manager. We're looking for an owner.** Steak 'n Shake is the fastest growing QSR in America—and we're just getting started. We're modernizing operations, raising the bar on hospitality, and expanding our footprint at a pace no one else in the industry is matching. We're also on a mission: real food, real ingredients, real value. We are a healthy company, delivering healthy food options at great prices. WE give every general manager the opportunity to live the American Dream. The GMs who thrive here don't clock in and manage from the office. They lead from the floor, own their numbers, and build teams that win. And the best of them? They become franchise partners—owners of the very store they built. **FRANCHISEE PARTNER PROGRAM** Top-performing GMs are invited to own and operate their own Steak 'n Shake. Run it like it's yours—because it can be. This is a partnership, not just a paycheck. **WHAT YOU'LL DO** ▪ Improve people's lives! ▪ Provide the gold standard in service – provide the most hospitable experience in the world to all our guests ▪ Live by the golden role – we treat others the way we want to be treated ▪ Lead team from the floor – production line, drive-through, dining room. We are seeking to provide the best to our customers and therefore we seek the best managers in the country. ▪ Build and keep a high-performing team through recruiting, training, and real accountability. ▪ Uphold Steak 'n Shake's brand, food safety, and hospitality standards without exception. ▪ Use data to drive decisions: speed of service, guest scores, and cost targets. ▪ Don't just watch things happen, make things happen **WHAT YOU BRING** ▪ 3+ years of QSR or fast-casual GM experience. Required. ▪ Fluency in P&L management—you can quote your food cost, labor %, and comp trend from memory. ▪ Hands-on leadership style. Comfortable on the grill, in the window, wherever you're needed. ▪ Consistent work history. We want builders, not job-hoppers. ▪ An owner's mindset: every dollar, every guest, every team member matters—because soon, it's your name on the door. **WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE** ▪ Your restaurant hits targets every week—costs, cleanliness, speed, guest satisfaction. ▪ Your team is trained, engaged, and proud of where they work. ▪ You're invited into the Franchisee Partner Program to own what you built. **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** ▪ Meal Discounts ▪ Employee Assistance Program ▪ Paid Training ▪ Associate Emergency Foundation **\*** *Benefits are subject to service and/or ACA eligibility requirements* **If you run toward hard problems and want to own your future—apply now.** #GM7080

**Join the leadership team at a Restaurant at the Forefront of QSR Innovation Paying up to $20.50 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.** \*\* 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* ** ** * ** **

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