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Smashburger

Restaurant Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$63K - $66K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Flexible to work nights, weekends, and holidays * Follow Smashburger uniform standards * Ability to ... Referred employees must be manager level and in good standing & Referee must be employed with ...

Smashburger 1745 Mayfair

Restaurant Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$63K - $66K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Flexible to work nights, weekends, and holidays * Follow Smashburger uniform standards * Ability to ... Referred employees must be manager level and in good standing & Referee must be employed with ...

Crossroads YMCA

Sports Coach

Hobart, IN

$12/hr

Ability to coach fundamentals, clinic, and referee recreational leagues up to 3rd grade ... Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekend, and holidays. YMCA COMPETENCIES ...

Smashburger 1745 Mayfair

Restaurant Manager

Chicago, IL

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Flexible to work nights, weekends, and holidays * Follow Smashburger uniform standards * Ability to ... Referred employees must be managerlevel and in good standing & Referee must be employed with ...

Smashburger 1746 Orland Park

Shift Leader

Orland Park, IL · On-site

$17 - $19/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Referred Employees Must Be in Good Standing & Referee must be employed with Smashburger at time of ... Flexible to work nights, weekends, and holidays * Follow Smashburger uniform standards * Ability to ...

Smashburger

Restaurant General Manager

Oak Lawn, IL · On-site

$54K - $75K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Flexible to work nights, weekends, and holidays * Follow Smashburger uniform standards * Ability to ... Referredemployees must be manager level and in good standing & Referee must beemployed with ...

Smashburger

Restaurant Manager

Chicago, IL

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Flexible to work nights, weekends, and holidays * Follow Smashburger uniform standards * Ability to ... Referred employees must be managerlevel and in good standing & Referee must be employed with ...

Smashburger 1742 Oakbrook

Shift Leader

Oak Brook, IL

$17 - $19/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Referred Employees Must Be in Good Standing & Referee must be employed with Smashburger at time of ... Flexible to work nights, weekends, and holidays * Follow Smashburger uniform standards * Ability to ...

Smashburger 1741 Schaumburg

Shift Leader

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

$17 - $19/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Referred Employees Must Be in Good Standing & Referee must be employed with Smashburger at time of ... Flexible to work nights, weekends, and holidays * Follow Smashburger uniform standards * Ability to ...

Crossroads YMCA

Sports Coach

Crown Point, IN

$12/hr

Ability to coach fundamentals, clinic, and referee recreational leagues up to 3rd grade ... Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekend, and holidays. YMCA COMPETENCIES ...

Brodie Sports Group

Scorekeeper

Chicago, IL · On-site

$15/hr

Communicate with referees to confirm score accuracy and manage stoppages * Manage game clock during ... Availability for evenings and weekends - game nights are non-negotiable * Ability to remain off ...

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How much do weekend referee jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend referee in Chicago, IL is $21.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.40 and $22.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Weekend Referee vs Weekend Umpire?

AspectWeekend RefereeWeekend Umpire
CertificationsReferee certification, depending on sportUmpire certification, sport-specific
Work EnvironmentSports fields, gyms, stadiumsSports fields, courts, stadiums
Industry UsageCommon in various sports leaguesPrimarily in baseball, cricket, tennis
Job RoleEnforces rules, manages game flowEnforces rules, makes calls on plays

Weekend Referees and Weekend Umpires both officiate sports events, but referees typically oversee a broader range of sports and may have different certification requirements. Umpires often specialize in specific sports like baseball or cricket. Both roles require knowledge of game rules and good decision-making skills, and they work in similar environments such as stadiums and sports fields.

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Infographic showing various Weekend Referee job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 43% Full Time, 52% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $44,852 per year, or $21.6 per hour.

Restaurant Manager

Smashburger

Chicago, IL • On-site

$63K - $66K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago

Smashburger rating

5.3

Company rating: 5.3 out of 10

Based on 43 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

48th of 106 rated fast food restaurants

Job description

At Smashburger, we don't just make burgers-we create crave-worthy moments that keep guests coming back for more. We're driven by a shared commitment to excellence, working as one team and taking bold action to deliver unforgettable experiences. Here, you'll be part of a group that works hard and genuinely cares-where passion and dedication matter just as much as skill. At Smashburger, we live by our values:
Taste Obsessed - Bring flavor into every shift
Premium Experience - Lead Boldly. Deliver Flawlessly
Stay Hungry - Literally & Figuratively
One Team! One Smash! - Smash Together
Do What's Right - Act with honesty and consistency.
If this sounds like your kind of place, we'd love to have you on the team!
The Role
The Restaurant Manager oversees daily operations, staff performance, and customer experience while supporting the General Manager. The role focuses on team leadership, employee training, food safety, scheduling, inventory, and cost control. Candidates should have prior restaurant management experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and flexibility with work hours. The position offers benefits like bonuses, health coverage, paid time off, and career growth opportunities.
What You'll Do
  • Lead, train, and manage shift leaders and team members
  • Foster a positive and productive work environment
  • Oversee daily restaurant operations, including opening/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 (COGS)
  • Support hiring, onboarding, and ongoing employee development
  • Ensure accurate cash handling and operational compliance
  • Assist with local marketing and store initiatives

What It Takes
  • 1-2 years of Manager experience in restaurants
  • Flexible to work nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Follow Smashburger uniform standards
  • Ability to follow all guidelines and procedures set forth by Smashburger, local, state, and federal employment regulations
  • Must successfully complete Smashburger training program
  • Possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively communicate with restaurant management, front line employees and corporate support teams
  • People management skills to effectively select, assess, coach/counsel, develop, motivate, and lead restaurant teams
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Proven time management, consistency, and organizational skills
  • Highly motivated, self-directed, and results driven
  • Physical ability to stand for extended periods of time and to move and lift boxes of food/ supplies up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to work in high and low temperatures

Why You'll Love It Here
  • High-Impact Role: Your leadership will shape the future of Smashburger and drive our success.
  • Culture of Growth: We believe in leveling up-for our guests, our team, and ourselves.
  • Work with Passionate People: Our team is all-in, committed to excellence, and ready to smash barriers together.
  • Competitive Compensation & Perks: Because we value top talent who bring their A-game every day.
  • Better Benefits: Build a better experience for you!
    • Quarterly Bonus
    • Get Paid $ to Refer your Friends*
    • RGMs, RMs, & SLs are entitled to one (1) free meal each shift they work *
    • Paid time off - vacation and sick*
    • Medical, Dental and Vision Options*
    • 401K match (21 and older)
    • Flexible schedules in a fun, family friendly, team environment
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Fast track for career opportunities
    • Free uniform

*Eligibility based off of time in position and average hours worked
*Referred employees must be manager level and in good standing & Referee must be employed with Smashburger at time of payout. Bonus is paid in two distributions
**All applicants and employees have an equal opportunity for employment and advancement within Smashburger. Smashburger is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants, prospective applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct which has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual's work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment. We maintain a workplace free of racial slurs and bias. This policy applies to all employees, including managers, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as customers, clients, vendors, consultants, etc. Any conduct in violation of these company policies is also a violation of the law. Employees who engage in, ratify, or perpetuate discrimination, harassment or retaliation will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including immediate discharge.
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