Restaurant Manager

Smashburger 1346 East Brunswick • East Brunswick, NJ

19d

About The Position

The Restaurant Manager oversees daily restaurant operations, staff performance, and the guest experience while supporting the General Manager. The role focuses on leading and developing employees, food safety, scheduling, inventory management, and cost control. Candidates should have prior restaurant management experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and flexibility with work hours. The position offers benefits, bonus opportunities, and career growth.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of restaurant management experience.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Follow Smashburger uniform standards.
• Ability to follow Smashburger guidelines and procedures and local, state, and federal employment regulations.
• Successfully complete the Smashburger training program.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for communicating with restaurant management, frontline employees, and corporate support teams.
• People-management skills to select, assess, coach or counsel, develop, motivate, and lead restaurant teams.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proven time-management, consistency, and organizational skills.
• Highly motivated, self-directed, and results-driven.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and move and lift boxes of food or supplies weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in high and low temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and manage shift leaders and team members.
• Foster a positive and productive work environment.
• Oversee daily restaurant operations, including opening and closing procedures.
• Ensure food safety, cleanliness, and compliance with regulations.
• Monitor and improve guest satisfaction and service standards.
• Manage scheduling, labor costs, and team performance.
• Handle inventory, ordering, and cost control, including COGS.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and ongoing employee development.
• Ensure accurate cash handling and operational compliance.
• Assist with local marketing and store initiatives.

Benefits

• Quarterly bonus.
• Referral bonus for eligible referrals.
• One free meal each shift for eligible Restaurant General Managers, Restaurant Managers, and Shift Leaders.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Medical, dental, and vision options.
• 401(k) match for employees age 21 and older.
• Flexible schedules.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Free uniform.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed