Shift Manager

Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. is a renowned casual dining restaurant and sports bar chain that has become synonymous with delivering an energetic and lively atmosphere where guests come together to enjoy great food, drinks, and sports entertainment. Established as a leader in the restaurant industry, Buffalo Wild Wings has built its reputation on offering an engaging environment fueled by enthusiasm for sports and community. The company prides itself on creating memorable experiences for guests and fostering a vibrant workplace culture for its employees, making it an ideal environment for individuals seeking to grow their careers in restaurant management.

At Buffalo Wild Wings, the focus extends beyond excellent service — it’s about creating moments worth sharing with friends, family, and fellow fans. The chain is well-known for its wide selection of wings and sauces, a diverse menu, and its lively ambiance, especially during major sporting events. As part of the Inspire Brands family, Buffalo Wild Wings continues to innovate and expand while maintaining its core values centered around teamwork, respect, and customer satisfaction.

The Shift Manager role at Buffalo Wild Wings offers the unique opportunity to advance your restaurant management career within a fun, dynamic setting that respects and rewards hard work. This position involves supervising the daily operations of the restaurant during specific shifts, providing both leadership and support to the team. As a Shift Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that every guest’s visit is legendary, focusing on effective task management, team coaching, and maintaining operational standards to deliver high-quality service consistently.

This role is ideal for energetic, detail-oriented individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy working closely with teams to drive success. The employment type is hourly, with a competitive base hourly pay range of $23.60 to $28.50, depending on various factors including experience, education, and location. This position is hourly, and employees are eligible for overtime pay as applicable by law. Buffalo Wild Wings also recognizes that diverse backgrounds and experiences enrich the workplace, welcoming candidates from all walks of life.

Aside from competitive pay, employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that enhances their work-life balance and professional growth. These benefits include weekly pay, flexible schedules, free shift meals, family dining discounts, advanced training, ongoing learning opportunities, and clear advancement prospects. Additional benefits that make this role attractive include paid time off, 401(k) retirement plans, tuition assistance, medical, dental and vision insurance, and participation in charitable and community initiatives.

Buffalo Wild Wings empowers its Shift Managers to take ownership of their roles, encouraging leadership development through best-in-class training programs and recognition initiatives. As part of the management team, you will have direct influence over the restaurant's atmosphere, operations, and team culture, contributing to a place that feels like a family an active and rewarding workplace where your contributions are valued daily.

If you have at least two years of restaurant or bar experience, possess strong time management and guest service skills, and are ready to lead by example on the floor, Buffalo Wild Wings invites you to bring your energy to this exciting role. Whether you are a sports enthusiast or simply someone passionate about hospitality and team leadership, this role offers a platform to ignite your career while supporting the vibrant culture that Buffalo Wild Wings is known for.