

Diverse employees at Steak n Shake have rated Environment, Retention, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Steak n Shake have rated Environment, Office Culture, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Steak n Shake employees are -57% more likely to recommend Steak n Shake as a great place to work
| 17% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 9% | Passives |
| 74% | Detractors |
Working at Steak n Shake is rated below average by 388 employees, across various culture dimensions. Steak n Shake employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Work Culture and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting Steak n Shake’s culture in the Bottom 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 10% compared to other companies in Indianapolis, IN. See below in detail how working at Steak n Shake was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Steak n Shake is rated F
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Steak n Shake ranks in the Bottom 5% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 409 Steak n Shake employee reviews, 51% were positive. The remaining 49% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Steak n Shake improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 51% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 49% |
What makes you most happy at work?Being able to provide for my family
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?A few take accountabilty and actually help out and we all have a nice time talking with eachother while Working
What are some of the best things about your team?A few of my coworkers do there job and we try to work as a team
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Hiring the right staff to run the store and appreciate the employees instead of talkin about us behind our backs and be littling them
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Communication, organization, respect, equality, and dedication
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Im a hard worker and for them to reduce my days to 1 day a week is bery disappointing
Steak n Shake owns and operates restaurants.
Constantly to serve our patrons the highest quality burgers and shakes along with extending them great service at the lowest possible prices. We are not your conventional restaurant company, and we don't intend to become one. We are performance driven and customer focused unlike any other. Over and over again we hear that our people stay with us because they enjoy the people they work with. At Steak n Shake, you get to have an impact on peoples' lives by making their work environment fun and exciting. We work together as a team to support our Vision and Mission and get results. We know recognition is important for a job well done! Our highly regarded "Chairman's Club" recognizes top performers who have distinguished themselves apart from others based on key guest and operational measures. The members are well respected by their peers and given special recognition at events and meetings throughout the year. In the front of the house, we take care of our customers. In the back of the house, we take care of each other. Our employee funded and employee managed Associate Emergency Foundation has provided over a quarter of a million dollars in financial assistance to current employees since its beginning. The point is, Steak n Shake values people and wants to make their work environment enjoyable. Our fast paced work environment attracts candidates that long for more than just a desk job. They want a career where they can interact with people everyday and be part of a winning team.
Steak ‘n Shake is a classic American brand and we intend to lead and dominate the premium burger and milkshake segment of the restaurant industry.
| Headquarter | Indianapolis, IN United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.steaknshake.com |
| Founding Date | 1934 |
| Company Status | Private |
Steak n Shake competitors include McDonald's, Wendy's, Shake Shack, and Smashburger. Steak n Shake ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Steak n Shake compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

388 employees at Steak n Shake have reviewed Steak n Shake across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 388 Steak n Shake employees give their leadership a grade of F, or Bottom 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Steak n Shake are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Steak n Shake, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Steak n Shake are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 388 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an F. Less than half believe the meetings at Steak n Shake are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Steak n Shake believe the environment at Steak n Shake is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Steak n Shake is extremely fast. About 67% of the employees at Steak n Shake work 8 hours or less, while 13% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Steak n Shake are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.


The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Steak n Shake is that the company was prepared on their first day. Steak n Shake employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 33% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At Steak n Shake 43% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Steak n Shake's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 14 Steak n Shake employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 7 have said yes.
Sardar’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Sardar in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 10% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Indianapolis, IN. Sardar Biglari’s employees rank Steak n Shake in the Bottom 25% for Environment, in the Bottom 10% for Office Culture, and in the Bottom 10% for Professional Development. Biglari is generally unpopular with Steak n Shake employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the Customer Success department, and by employees in the HR department and Hispanic or Latino employees. However, employees with the company for 5 to 10 Years have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Steak n Shake’s competitors, Sardar Biglari ranks below both Smashburger CEO Tom Ryan and Wendy's CEO Todd Penegor.
The Steak n Shake Executive Team is rated a “F” and led by CEO Sardar Biglari, VP, Human Resources Kim Logan, and Vice President, Development Brad Manns
Sardar Biglari CEO / President
Sardar Biglari serves as the CEO / President of Steak n Shake.
Brad Manns Vice President, Development
Brad Manns serves as the Vice President, Development of Steak n Shake.
Greg Zimny VP, Marketing & Creative Services
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Eric Copeland Chief Counsel
Eric Copeland serves as the Chief Counsel of Steak n Shake.
Tom Murray Chief Financial Officer, Franchise Operations
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Dennis Roberts Senior Vice President - Operations Excellence
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Jeff Seeberger Vice President Franchisng SteaknShake
Jeff Seeberger serves as the Vice President Franchisng SteaknShake of Steak n Shake.
Jim Valentino Vice President of Franchise Support
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How much do people at Steak n Shake get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Steak n Shake is $135,777, or $65 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $130,285, or $62 per hour.
At Steak n Shake, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $384,988 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $47,310 annually. Average Steak n Shake salaries by department include: IT at $57,863, Finance at $90,537, Operations at $174,317, and Design at $125,140. Half of Steak n Shake salaries are above $130,285.
209 employees at Steak n Shake rank their Compensation in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 644 ratings) while 203 employees at Steak n Shake rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 213 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Steak n Shake employees include job titles like Operations Manager and Human Resources Representative. Comparably data has a total of 0 salary records from Steak n Shake employees.
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $75k | $75k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $102k | $102k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $123k | $123k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $213k | $213k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $272k | $272k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $304k | $304k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $385k | $385k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Steak n Shake score the company 48/100 across various culture categories, placing Steak n Shake in the Bottom 10% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Steak n Shake across various culture dimensions.
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Steak n Shake's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year with 71% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Steak n Shake's 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 29% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Steak n Shake's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

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Who is the CEO of Steak n Shake?
Steak n Shake CEO is Sardar Biglari, their score by employees is 49
What is Steak n Shake eNPS?
The eNPS for Steak n Shake is -57
What is the salary for Accounting Manager in Steak n Shake?
Accounting Manager average salary in the US is 119k
What are the salaries in the Design in Steak n Shake?
The average salaries for Design in Steak n Shake is 125k
Who are Steak n Shake competitors?
Steak n Shake main competitors are McDonald's, Wendy's, Shake Shack, Smashburger