Restaurant Manager

Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $55,000.00 - $70,000.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

competitive salary

Quarterly bonus

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Accident protection

critical illness insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

Restaurant Discounts

Employee assistance program

Job Description

RPM Seafood is a celebrated dining establishment well-known for offering the truest expression of the world's finest fish and seafood. The restaurant pairs its exceptional seafood selection alongside a renowned steak program, an award-winning wine list, and exemplary service. As part of Lettuce Entertain You, a culinary-driven restaurant company with over 130 locations, RPM Seafood embraces a culture of caring and commitment to both guests and employees. The restaurant operates in a high-volume, full-service environment where excellence in food, wine, and hospitality is paramount. RPM Seafood offers an upscale dining experience that balances sophistication and a welcoming atmosphere, making it a premier choice for seafood enthusiasts and discerning diners alike.

The Restaurant Manager role at RPM Seafood is a critical leadership position responsible for overseeing daily restaurant operations with a unique focus on front-of-house service excellence. The ideal candidate has at least two years of restaurant management experience in a similar high-volume setting and possesses strong skills in leading teams and developing strong guest rapport. This position involves running shifts, leading pre-shift meetings, managing operational tasks such as inventory and cost controls, and ensuring an exceptional experience for guests and employees alike. The Restaurant Manager will work closely with the General Manager and management team to hire, train, and develop staff, manage expenses, and support sales growth.

This role requires a dynamic leader who is proactive, attentive to detail, and skilled in handling both employee and guest needs thoughtfully and efficiently. Candidates should be comfortable working a variety of shifts including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and possibly traveling between multiple sites. RPM Seafood emphasizes a supportive environment that values teamwork, patience, and exceptional customer service. The Restaurant Manager will also contribute to maintaining the restaurant’s standards and culture, promote collaboration, and ensure compliance with all operational policies.

Employment at RPM Seafood is full-time with a competitive salary ranging from USD 55,000 to 70,000 per year, supplemented by quarterly bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include paid time off with paid holidays, personal days, and vacation; 401(k) retirement plans; Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance; dental and vision coverage; life, accident, and critical illness insurance; domestic partner benefits; restaurant discounts; and an Employee Assistance Program focusing on mental health and wellness. Candidates should be eager to join a company recognized for its people-first approach and opportunities for growth within a dynamic and passionate team. RPM Seafood invites motivated individuals to explore their possibilities and contribute to the next chapter of its culinary journey.

Job Requirements

2+ years of restaurant management experience in a high-volume, full-service environment
Ability to lead and direct daily restaurant operations
Experience in managing and training staff
Strong communication and leadership skills
Ability to handle guest and employee feedback effectively
Capability to work various shifts including early mornings, late nights, and weekends
Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
Willingness to travel between multiple sites as needed

Job Qualifications

2+ years of restaurant management experience
Skilled in developing guest rapport
Skilled in leading teams

Job Duties

Run shifts and lead and direct the daily operations of a restaurant
Lead pre-shift meetings and participate in line, temperature and cooler checks
oversee all closing manager duties including counting down the safe, reviewing labor sheets and preparing nightly numbers email
Organize, run and supervise smooth and efficient daily opening and closing shifts, ensuring an exceptional guest and employee experience
Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering our Culture of Caring
Respond immediately and effectively to guest and employee needs and feedback
Assist GM in managing costs, driving sales and growing the business in support of financial goals
Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed
Perform regular and ad hoc inventories of food, beverage and restaurant supplies and track high cost items
place food, beverage and restaurant supply orders
and accept and inspect deliveries
Model and promote teamwork across all teams
Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy
Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed
Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds