Assistant Restaurant Manager at White Sox Bar

White Sox Bar & Grill at MDW Airport is a vibrant, high-energy restaurant that offers guests a truly authentic Chicago game-day experience right within Chicago Midway International Airport. The establishment is part of SSP America, an esteemed hospitality management company known for managing dynamic food and beverage concepts in travel locations. With a focus on delivering fast, friendly, and high-quality service to a diverse range of travelers, White Sox Bar & Grill combines the thrill of sports culture with the practical demands of airport dining to create a unique and engaging environment. This full-service restaurant specializes in providing an immersive sporting atmosphere coupled with delicious food and beverage options, making it a favored spot for locals and tourists awaiting their flights or enjoying a meal before or after travel.

This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $64,000 to $67,000 per year, supplemented with quarterly performance bonuses and an annual super bonus. Located in the busy Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), this role presents an exciting opportunity for professionals who thrive in fast-paced, high-volume hospitality environments and have a passion for leading teams and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

As an Assistant Restaurant Manager at White Sox Bar & Grill, you will work closely with the General Manager to supervise daily restaurant operations, ensuring smooth service from opening through closing. The role involves managing all aspects of the restaurant's performance, including team management, guest satisfaction, operational execution, and compliance with health and safety regulations. You will be responsible for coaching and developing staff, scheduling team members to meet service demands, maintaining high standards of food quality and cleanliness, managing inventory and cost controls, and overseeing accurate cash handling.

This role is essential for maintaining the restaurant's reputation for excellence and is ideal for those who enjoy both frontline leadership and strategic operational management. Strong leadership and communication skills, along with a solid background in restaurant management, will be vital to success in this position. Flexibility to work various shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends, will be required to meet the needs of this fast-paced environment.

Working at White Sox Bar & Grill at MDW means becoming part of an iconic Chicago dining concept located in a major airport, offering career growth opportunities within a respected company like SSP America. Employees benefit from competitive pay accompanied by comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, and an employee assistance program. If you are passionate about hospitality and interested in advancing your career in a dynamic, sports-themed restaurant setting, this role offers the perfect platform to develop your skills and enjoy a rewarding work environment.