HiringAgeSteak 'n Shake's hiring age policy
Steak 'n Shake doesn't publish a minimum hiring age. Of 25 restaurant postings we read on its Harri careers site in October 2026 (team member, drive-thru, grill, server, managers across several states), only two stated an age: a server job in Fayetteville, AR (16 or older) and a restaurant manager job there (18). Many restaurants are franchised, so the age can vary by owner and state.
Minimum age by job
| Job | Age | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Team member / drive-thru / grill operator | ? | No age stated on the postings we read (Oct 2026) |
| Server | 16+ | 'Must be 16 years of age or older' — Fayetteville, AR posting |
| Restaurant manager | 18+ | 'Minimum of 18 years of age' — Fayetteville, AR posting |
How much does Steak 'n Shake pay teens?
$12–$18 an hour
How to apply at Steak 'n Shake
Search restaurant jobs on Steak 'n Shake's Harri careers page (linked from steaknshake.com/careers), or ask the manager at your local restaurant. If you're under 18, your state may require a work permit.
- Tip program at many restaurants
Steak 'n Shake hiring age by state
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Questions
How old do you have to be to work at Steak 'n Shake?
Steak 'n Shake doesn't publish a minimum age for its entry-level jobs, and the postings we checked don't state one. Some roles do: Server, Restaurant manager require 16+. Your state's law sets the floor.
Does Steak 'n Shake hire 14- or 15-year-olds?
We found no Steak 'n Shake posting that accepts 14- or 15-year-olds. Ask your local restaurant, since owners and state laws differ.
How much does Steak 'n Shake pay?
Team member postings we saw in October 2026 paid about $12.50 to $18 an hour, often plus tips, depending on the state and restaurant.
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Sources
- Steak 'n Shake Jobs & Careers (Harri) —
- Server – Steak 'n Shake (Fayetteville, AR) —
- Restaurant Manager – Steak 'n Shake (Fayetteville, AR) —
- Team Member – Steak 'n Shake (Florence, KY) —
- Team Member – Steak 'n Shake (Rockwall, TX) —
- Cashier – Steak 'n Shake (Poplar Bluff, MO) —
- Steak 'n Shake – Careers —