What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager position at Steak n Shake?
Manager
Job Description
Summary Description: The Manager is a business partner accountable for leading the Restaurant Associate team to deliver Steak 'n Shake operational and financial standards on each scheduled shift as well as building a well cross trained staff within the Restaurant. The Manager is responsible for assessing Associates performance to identify opportunities and coach for improvement. This position has accountability on his/her shift for the correct delivery of Steak 'n Shake procedures, policies and specification which deliver the Steak 'n Shake Vision and Mission. The Manager will partner directly with his/her Restaurant and General Manager and will receive market level support from his/her Human Resource Manager and Field Training Manager / Coordinator to meet the business and strategic objectives of the organization.
Department: Operations - Restaurant
Reports to: General Manager
FLSA: Exempt
Direct reports: Trainers and all Restaurant Associates
1. RESPONSIBILITIES: Major functions/tasks performed in the job and the deliverable (report, product, output, etc.) produced.
Primary and On-Going Accountabilities
- Effectively Manage a Steak 'n Shake Shift
- Execute the 14 point walk and correct deficiencies as they arise
- Ensure food is properly stored and prepared in compliance with food safety regulations and recipe adherence
- Ensure service, hospitality, accuracy and speed standards are achieved
- Maintain strict compliance with health, safety and security standards and procedures
- Train, coach and inspire Associates to deliver exceptional service, food quality and environment to the Guest
- Demonstrate effective decision making and problem solving skills that support the Steak 'n Shake Principles; Relentless Pursuit of Excellence, Exceed Guest Expectations, Golden Rule, Economic Objective and Entrepreneurial Approach
- Ensure accurate adherence to all State and Federal laws on assigned shift
- Lead by Example
- Has authority to discipline associates
- Recommends associates for hiring and promotion
- Recommends associates for termination
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Customer Satisfaction: Build the business by relentlessly pursuing excellence and growing customer traffic over prior year:
Effectively interact with Guests to ensure we exceed their expectations with the highest quality food and great service
Sales Growth, TCT
Immediately address Guest concerns and complaints utilizing the Steak 'n Shake Guest Recovery Model - L.E.A.R.N.
Sales Growth, TCT
Ensure Guests are immediately recognized upon entering and as they are leaving
Sales Growth, TCT
Motivate all Associates to deliver great hospitality toward all guests and other associates
Documentation, Coaching form, Sales Growth, TCT
Create a positive team environment with knowledgeable associates working together through shift huddles and ongoing coaching
Documentation, Sales Growth, TCT
Brand Protection: Operate in accordance with our Quality, Service and Cleanliness Standards(QSC) and other food safety practices, delighting our Guest with outstanding fresh food and training our valuable people:
Execute the 14 point walk using the “Three in One” toola ensuring the facility is radiant, the associates are motivated, the stations are appropriately set up / re- stocked for meal periods, and constantly moving through the restaurant coaching and directing associates to ensure quality adherence and speed standards are achieved
Documentation, QSC, TCT, Food Safety, Sales Growth
Interview candidates using the Select the Best 1st interview guide and recommend
enthusiastic / Guest centric candidates to the General Manager for employment
Select the Best
Ensure associates are effectively trained using the Steak 'n Shake training program, Earning your Wings
Documentation, Training Scorecard
Monitor food quality, portioning and speed from the EXPO window and resolve any issues immediately
Documentation, Food Safety Audits, QSC
Assign and verify all side work is accurately and efficiently completed
QSC
Verify accurate adherence to the Prep and Pull and cooling charts as well as complete HACCP and line checks on assigned shift ensuring food quality and quantity
Documentation, Food Safety Audits, QSC
Ensure all Safety procedures and policies are strictly adhered to
Documentation, QSC, Accident Claims
Financial Growth: Manage profitable shifts focused on delighting our guests, increasing quality and reducing prices:
Deploy associates appropriately as planned on the Schedule and Line up sheets
Labor Control, Sales Growth, TCT, FRR
Ensure appropriate staffing levels of well-trained associates on assigned shifts
Sales Growth, TCT, Comps.
Complete shift and daily inventory and accurately post into the back office POS System
Food Cost, FRR
Check in food delivery, ensure proper storage and post-delivery into the POS.
Food Cost, FRR
Complete food order based on commissary order guide and enter into ordering system
Food Cost, Inventory levels, FRR
Maintain strict adherence to cash handling and banking policies and procedures
COC, FRR
Complete shift tools and administration duties as assigned by General Manager
Documentation
2. SCOPE: Impact this job has in terms of decisions made, direction given, number of employees supervised, size of organization managed or supported, impact of errors, dollars, etc.e
- Enforce procedures, training and other programs designed by Steak 'n Shake to effectively deliver the Steak 'n Shake Vision, Mission and Principles
- Interviews and recommends Associates candidates to GM within compliance of FLSA and Steak 'n Shake guidelines
- Takes responsibility for shift financial results
- Serves as a resource to colleagues and as a mentor to less experienced Managers
- Actively manages the shift ensuring speed and food quality
3. KEY RELATIONSHIPS: PositionaTMs key contacts and relationships.
Primary:
- Restaurant Associates
- Restaurant Trainers
- Restaurant Management
- District Manager
Secondary:
- Division President
- Field Training Manager
- Human Resource Manager
4. REQUIREMENTS: Typical minimum requirements to perform the job.
- High School graduate or equivalent education preferred
- Certified in all Service and Production Stations at Steak 'n Shake or equivalent experience
- ServSafe certified
- Understand Steak 'n Shake policies, procedures, state laws, Health codes, Safe food handling and Sanitation procedures
- Positive, motivating communication skills
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Strong coaching and mentoring skills
- Flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances
- Ability to read, write, perform mathematical calculations and analyze data
- Demonstrate key principles: Golden Rule, Relentless pursuit of Excellence, Exceeding guest expectations, Economic objective, Entrepreneurial approach
- Able to work in excess of 50 hours per week while standing, walking and stretching
- Able to lift, carry, push and pull 30 lbs
- Able to perform any task performed by a service or production associate
- Able to see across the restaurant to monitor and oversee the operation
- Able to legally operate a motor vehicle
- Able to hear, understand and professionally respond to guest and employee inquiries, comments and concerns
5. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS: Key indicators to be used to measure job performance.
- Field Results Report
- Every Store Perfect measurements
- Labor Management System
- Food Management System
- Effective working relationship with Above Store Leaders, Restaurant Management, colleagues and direct reports
6. CAREER PATH: Logical positions along the career path, vertical and/or lateral.
- Field Training Coordinator
- Restaurant Manager
- Corporate office support Coordinator
Brand: Steak n Shake
Address: 200 MEIJER WAY Lafayette, IN - 47905
Property Description: North Indianaplis-Store 266
Property Number: 0266
