Restaurant Manager

Smashburger is a leading fast-casual restaurant chain that has redefined the burger experience with a focus on quality, flavor, and customer satisfaction. Known for its smashed-to-order burgers, fresh ingredients, and variety of unique toppings, Smashburger prides itself on creating crave-worthy moments that keep guests coming back for more. The company emphasizes a culture of teamwork, dedication, and bold leadership, championing values such as taste obsession, premium experience, delivering flawlessly, staying hungry both literally and figuratively, and doing what's right with honesty and consistency. Employing passionate individuals who thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, Smashburger offers not only great food but a place for career growth and personal development. The organization supports equal employment opportunities and fosters an inclusive workplace free of discrimination and harassment, upholding a commitment to fairness and respect for all employees. Smashburger utilizes the eVerify system to ensure eligibility for U.S. employment, and its policies reflect a strong dedication to compliance with all local, state, and federal laws.

The role of Restaurant Manager at Smashburger is a pivotal leadership position responsible for overseeing daily restaurant operations and ensuring superior guest experiences. The Restaurant Manager supports the General Manager by leading and training team members, managing shift leaders, and fostering a positive, productive work environment that emphasizes teamwork and accountability. Key responsibilities include supervising food safety and cleanliness standards, overseeing opening and closing procedures, managing scheduling and labor costs, handling inventory and cost controls, and supporting hiring and employee development initiatives. This role demands strong communication skills, organizational excellence, and flexibility in working hours, often involving nights, weekends, and holidays. Candidates for this position should have prior restaurant management experience, demonstrate a proactive approach to leadership, and be highly motivated to drive results. Smashburger offers competitive compensation including bonuses, health coverage, paid time off, a 401K match, and various other employee benefits, making it a rewarding place to grow a career in the restaurant industry. The Restaurant Manager will have a high-impact role influencing the success of the restaurant and the broader company culture, working with passionate people committed to smashing barriers together and continually improving the guest experience.