Highlights
We are experiencing record-breaking growth and are looking for high-energy, hardworking leaders to join our management team. Leadership: A proven track record of coaching and training successful employees.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Hickory, NC |
| Industry | Restaurant/Food Services |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1989 |
| Website | http://www.cookout.com/ |
Description
Job Description
Job Description
Hourly Restaurant Manager – Cook Out
Join one of the fastest-growing QSR companies in the business!
At Cook Out, we aren’t just flipping burgers; we’re building careers. We are experiencing record-breaking growth and are looking for high-energy, hardworking leaders to join our management team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love rewarding work, your next big move starts here.
Why Lead at Cook Out?
We are a performance-based company. That means where you go in your career is entirely up to you. We work hard, we have fun, and we reward excellence.
The Perks:
Competitive Pay: Based on experience
Bonus Potential: Additional performance based bonuses
Work-Life Balance: 4–5 day work weeks with flexible scheduling.
Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (available after 90 days).
Financial Security: 401k with up to 4% matching.
Time Off: Paid vacation + Thanksgiving and Christmas Day off.
The Goods: Free food while you work!
What You’ll Do
Our Hourly Managers are "hands on" leaders. You won’t just be watching from the sidelines—you’ll be working side-by-side with your team to deliver an amazing experience for every customer.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead & Develop: Coach, train, and recognize talent to build a world-class team.
Operations: Manage all aspects of a high-volume restaurant, from the front counter to the grill.
Performance: Meet and exceed standards for food, labor, and paper costs through smart planning.
Customer Service: Ensure every visit is fast, friendly, and high-quality.
What We’re Looking For
Experience: At least 1 year of management experience (Restaurant experience is a major plus!).
Communication: Ability to lead a large team and interact effectively with customers.
Speed: A "fast-paced" setting should be where you shine. You must be able to multitask under pressure.
Leadership: A proven track record of coaching and training successful employees.
Ready to start your career?
If you have the drive and the hustle, we have the opportunity. Apply today to join the Cook Out family!
Benefits
Life Insurance
About Company
QUALITY FOOD AND SERVICE IS OUR MOTTO
Cook Out's Mission Statement is "To serve customers the highest quality food in the least amount of time in a professional well run way, overall to be the best in the QSR business."
This commitment to our customers is what drives Cook Out to continue to grow and bring our unique attention to customer service and food quality to customers throughout the Southeast. So follow the smoke and the smell of fresh hamburgers on the grill to your local Cook Out location and let us handle the rest. Cook Out's fresh never frozen hamburgers, mouth watering Chicken sandwiches, BBQ and Hot Dogs along with our creamery style hand spun milk shakes are sure to take care of all your lunch, dinner and late night meals.