Restaurant Manager

Smashburger Restaurant ManagerLeaning in is what the Smash in Smashburger is all about!At Smashburger, we don't just make burgers—we create crave-worthy moments that keep guests coming back for more. We believe the more you lean in in life, the more you get out! We chase greatness, play as one team, and lead with bold action. You'll be part of a team that works hard and cares deeply—where passion and dedication are just as important as skill. At Smashburger, we live by our values:Taste Obsessed – Bring flavor into every shiftPremium Experience – Lead Boldly. Deliver FlawlesslyStay Hungry – Literally & FigurativelyOne Team! One Smash! – Smash TogetherDo What's Right – Act with honesty and consistency.If this sounds like your kind of place, we'd love to have you on the team!The RoleThe Restaurant Manager oversees daily operations, staff performance, and customer experience while supporting the General Manager. The role focuses on team leadership, employee training, food safety, scheduling, inventory, and cost control. Candidates should have prior restaurant management experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and flexibility with work hours. The position offers benefits like bonuses, health coverage, paid time off, and career growth opportunities.What You'll DoLead, train, and manage shift leaders and team membersFoster a positive and productive work environmentOversee daily restaurant operations, including opening/closing proceduresEnsure food safety, cleanliness, and compliance with regulationsMonitor and improve guest satisfaction and service standardsManage scheduling, labor costs, and team performanceHandle inventory, ordering, and cost control (COGS)Support hiring, onboarding, and ongoing employee developmentEnsure accurate cash handling and operational complianceAssist with local marketing and store initiativesWhat It Takes1-2 years of Manager experience in restaurantsFlexible to work nights, weekends, and holidaysFollow Smashburger uniform standardsAbility to follow all guidelines and procedures set forth by Smashburger, local, state, and federal employment regulationsMust successfully complete Smashburger training programPossess strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively communicate with restaurant management, front line employees and corporate support teamsPeople management skills to effectively select, assess, coach/counsel, develop, motivate, and lead restaurant teamsExcellent attention to detailProven time management, consistency, and organizational skillsHighly motivated, self-directed, and results drivenPhysical ability to stand for extended periods of time and to move and lift boxes of food/ supplies up to 50 lbs.Ability to work in high and low temperaturesWhy You'll Love It HereHigh-Impact Role: Your leadership will shape the future of Smashburger and drive our success.Culture of Growth: We believe in leveling up—for our guests, our team, and ourselves.Work with Passionate People: Our team is all-in, committed to excellence, and ready to smash barriers together.Competitive Compensation & Perks: Because we value top talent who bring their A-game every day.Better Benefits: Build a better experience for you!Quarterly BonusGet Paid $ to Refer your Friends*RGMs, RMs, & SLs are entitled to one (1) free meal each shift they work *Paid time off – vacation and sick*Medical, Dental and Vision Options*401K match (21 and older)Flexible schedules in a fun, family friendly, team environmentEmployee Assistance ProgramFast track for career opportunitiesFree uniform*Eligibility based off of time in position and average hours worked*Referred employees must be manager level and in good standing & Referee must be employed with Smashburger at time of payout. Bonus is paid in two distributions**All applicants and employees have an equal opportunity for employment and advancement within Smashburger. Smashburger is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants, prospective applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct which has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual's work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment. We maintain a workplace free of racial slurs and bias. This policy applies to all employees, including managers, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as customers, clients, vendors, consultants, etc. Any conduct in violation of these company policies is also a violation of the law. Employees who engage in, ratify, or perpetuate discrimination, harassment or retaliation will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including immediate discharge.