Independence,MO,USA Team Member-$17 Per HOUR($17-$17/hr) | Hiring
Posted on October 24, 2025
Role Based in Independence, MO, USA
Fast Facts
- Position: Team Member - $17 Per HOUR (Based in Independence, MO, USA)
- Company: Steak 'n Shake
- Worksite: Independence, MO, USA, MO
- Status: New Independence, MO, USA listing (actively interviewing).
- This Independence, MO, USA-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Steak 'n Shake team in Independence, MO, USA, MO is growing.
- Benefit from working in Independence, MO, USA, a key hub for the a dynamic industry.
Rewards
- Compensation: $17-$17/Hour (approx. $20.3k/Year)
- Benefits: Eligible team members receive standard benefits.
- Impactful work with supportive local leadership.
Core Focus
- Apply your your professional skills skills at our Independence, MO, USA location.
Steak 'n Shake is a renowned quick-service restaurant that has been delighting customers with its fresh, premium burgers and hand-dipped milkshakes since 1934. With a legacy spanning nearly a century, Steak 'n Shake blends traditional hospitality with modern innovations to deliver an exceptional dining experience. Known across numerous locations, the company combines decades of expertise in crafting quality meals with the convenience of today’s technology, including self-order kiosks, controlled pour beverage systems, and even Bitcoin payment options. The return to classic beef tallow cooking methods ensures that every dish has unbeatable flavor, upholding their commitment to taste and quality.
Joining Steak 'n Shake as a Team Member means becoming a vital part of a fast-paced, welcoming environment where every guest, every meal, and every team member truly matters. The company prides itself on creating a fun, high-energy work atmosphere where your contributions make a real difference daily. The role is flexible, allowing for varied scheduling options that suit your lifestyle while empowering you to learn from experienced leaders within the restaurant. As a Maximum Wage Employer, Steak 'n Shake values its team by hiring and paying the best, offering wages up to $17.25 per hour.
As a Team Member, you are more than just a server; you are an ambassador of the Steak 'n Shake brand, dedicated to delivering genuine hospitality and exceptional customer service. Responsibilities include greeting guests warmly, taking orders accurately—both at the counter and assisting with self-order kiosks—working effectively with team members to ensure a fast, friendly service pace, and adhering strictly to food safety, cleanliness, and dress standards. Physical stamina is required, as the job entails standing for several hours and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment, have a passion for helping others, and enjoy working in a busy, dynamic setting.
Steak 'n Shake offers numerous benefits to support its employees' well-being, including medical and prescription coverage, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness and accident coverage, and a 401(k) plan with a 4 percent employer safe-harbor match for eligible team members aged 18 and older. Additional perks include flexible scheduling, meal discounts, an employee assistance program, paid training, a discount program, and access to the associate emergency foundation. These benefits underscore the company’s dedication to ensuring a rewarding work experience that fosters both personal growth and professional development.
If you are eager to bring great food, great service, and great energy to every shift, becoming a Team Member at Steak 'n Shake offers the chance to be part of a legacy and a future in premium quick-service dining, where each day brings new opportunities to excel and grow within a team-oriented culture.
- Consistency and reliability
- positive, cheerful attitude
- passion for serving and helping others
- strong customer service skills
- team-oriented mindset with great interpersonal skills
- detail-oriented and able to multitask
- works well independently and in a fast-paced team setting
- flexible schedule availability
- ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly
- ability to stand for extended periods