Chicago, IL
Restaurant Manager jobs in Chicago, IL
3 open roles from 1 employer. Checked Oct 6, 2026.
What these openings look like
All 3 are at Shake Shack. Every one publishes a pay range, and they run $21.05 to $25.05 an hour. Every posting is full time. The most recent went up on Oct 2, 2026.
Every listing links to the employer's own application. Nothing is posted here on their behalf, and nothing is reposted from anywhere else.
Open roles
What it pays here
Only some employers publish a range. These are the ones that did, as written in their own postings:
- $53,227–$65,603 a year
- $21.05–$25.05 an hour
What they ask restaurant manager candidates here
Drawn from the 3 open postings on this page. The ones that come up across several employers are near the top.
Tell me about the highest-volume restaurant you've managed. How did you run a peak shift?
What they are checking: Whether they have real high-volume experience and know how to position people and stations for a rush.
How do you train new team members to master every station without slowing down service?
What they are checking: Whether they have a structured training plan that builds skills while protecting the guest experience.
A health inspector shows up during lunch. Walk me through what you do.
What they are checking: Whether they keep standards high every day so an inspection is routine, not a crisis.
Tell me about a team member you coached from struggling to strong.
What they are checking: Whether they coach with patience and specifics, which the posting emphasizes.
How would you promote your Shack in the local community?
What they are checking: Whether they have practical ideas for word-of-mouth and events that bring in guests.
A guest leaves an angry review about slow service. What do you do the next day?
What they are checking: Whether they respond to the guest and fix the root cause instead of just apologizing.
How do you manage labor and food costs while keeping hospitality high?
What they are checking: Whether they understand the numbers behind a restaurant and can balance cost with guest experience.
Two team members are in conflict and it's affecting the shift. How do you handle it?
What they are checking: Whether they address conflict quickly and fairly so the team stays focused.
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