Hourly Manager - Restaurant

Hourly Manager | Cook Out Restaurants

Cook Out is one of the fastest-growing companies in the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) industry. Driven by continued growth, we are seeking high-energy, dedicated leaders to join our management team.

At Cook Out, we don’t just offer jobs—we provide clear career opportunities in a performance-driven culture that rewards hard work, leadership, and results.

The Role: Hands-On Leadership

Our Hourly Managers are hands-on leaders who work side-by-side with their teams to deliver exceptional customer service and maintain operational excellence. This is not a position where you simply watch from the sidelines—you will be actively involved in the day-to-day operations of a high-volume restaurant.

We are looking for motivated leaders who can manage multiple priorities, develop their teams, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Team Development Coach, train, and develop employees while recognizing talent and helping team members reach their full potential.

Operational Excellence Manage all aspects of a high-volume restaurant, from the front counter to the grill, while ensuring Cook Out standards are consistently met.

Performance Help drive store performance by effectively managing food, labor, and paper costs through smart planning, strong execution, and team accountability.

Customer Experience Create and maintain a positive, energetic environment that delivers fast, friendly, and high-quality service to every guest.

Candidate Qualifications

Management Experience Minimum 1 year of management experience. Restaurant or hospitality management experience is preferred.

Communication Ability to effectively lead a large team while communicating professionally with employees and customers.

Adaptability Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while effectively managing multiple priorities.

Leadership Demonstrated ability to coach, train, motivate, and develop employees while working toward shared goals.

Compensation & Benefits

At Cook Out, we believe hard work should be rewarded. Our compensation and benefits package provides competitive pay, opportunities for advancement, and the flexibility to build a career based on performance.

Compensation

• Competitive Pay: Based on experience
• Performance Bonuses: Additional bonus opportunities based on performance

Work-Life & Perks

• Flexible Scheduling: 4–5 day work weeks
• Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation policy
• Guaranteed Holidays: Restaurants are closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
• Free Meals: Complimentary food during shifts
• Career Advancement: Opportunities for professional growth based solely on performance

Health & Financial Security

• 401(k): Company match of up to 4%
• Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation policy
• Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance available after 90 days

Your Future Starts Here

Where you go with Cook Out is entirely up to you. If you have the drive, leadership skills, and work ethic to succeed, we have the opportunity for you.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Management: 1 year (Required)
• Restaurant: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Salary : $36,070 - $46,980