Shift Manager

Job overview

The Shift Manager role is onsite in Pekin, IL. Compensation is $15–$20.50 per hour. The manager leads daily restaurant operations at Steak ’n Shake and supports guest service, team performance, and food quality. The Shift Manager sets the tone for the shift, coaches team members, and ensures operational standards are met. The role supports reliable openings and closings, accurate cash handling, and a positive guest experience.

What you'll do

• Lead daily restaurant operations
• prepare the team for openings and closings
• motivate and coach team members
• deliver fast, friendly, accurate service
• maintain cleanliness, food safety, and quality standards
• handle key-holder duties
• count drawers, manage deposits, and complete end-of-day reports
• support training and onboarding
• work at any station as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

shift manager

restaurant operations

team leadership

guest service

food safety

cash handling

training and onboarding

pekin il

steak 'n shake

$15-$20.50/hour

flexible scheduling

nights

weekends

holidays

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical/Rx, HSA with employer contribution, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness and accident coverage, 401(k) with 4% employer safe-harbor match for eligible employees
• flexible scheduling, meal discounts, paid training, employee assistance program, discount program, emergency foundation, next-day pay, and optional Bitcoin bonus pay.

Why this role

Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays; prior supervisory, shift lead, or restaurant management experience preferred.

About the employer

Steak 'n Shake Pekin is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.