Restaurant Manager

Northbrook, IL, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $55,000.00 - $70,000.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night 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

Di Pescara is a distinguished dining establishment known for its fresh, meticulously selected seafood, hand-rolled sushi, and an impressive array of Italian and global specialties. This restaurant is part of a wider culinary network under Lettuce Entertain You, a company recognized for its commitment to culinary excellence and guest satisfaction. With a focus on quality ingredients and innovative culinary techniques, Di Pescara offers guests a memorable dining experience that celebrates the richness of global flavors with an Italian twist.

Lettuce Entertain You, the parent company, is a culinary-driven restaurant organization with over 130 locations, dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment. This company values unique perspectives and nurtures diverse talents through its Culture of Caring, fostering employee growth and engagement. The establishment is currently hiring a Restaurant Manager to oversee the daily operations at Di Pescara.

The Restaurant Manager role is pivotal in maintaining high standards of service and operational excellence in a high-volume, full-service restaurant setting. This position requires at least two years of management experience within the restaurant industry, emphasizing leadership of front of house teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences. The manager will be responsible for running shifts, leading daily operations, and providing guidance and motivation to both hourly and management team members.

An essential part of this role is ensuring smooth and efficient daily opening and closing shifts, managing financial aspects such as labor costs and sales growth, and upholding the Culture of Caring that defines the company’s ethos. The manager will also play a key role in staff development through interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training processes.

In addition to operational leadership, the Restaurant Manager will handle inventory management, order placements, and quality inspection of deliveries to maintain the high standards of Di Pescara. This position demands excellent interpersonal skills, patience, and good judgment to effectively address guest, vendor, and employee needs.

This full-time role offers a competitive salary ranging from $55,000 to $70,000 per year, complemented by a robust benefits package including quarterly bonuses, paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, and various employee wellness programs. The company also supports diversity and inclusion, providing domestic partner benefits and an employee assistance program emphasizing mental health and wellness.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned restaurant manager looking to thrive in a dynamic, high-quality dining environment and contribute to a culture committed to excellence and care. If you are passionate about leading teams and delivering exceptional guest experiences, Di Pescara and Lettuce Entertain You invite you to apply today and be part of a company that values your unique talents and personal growth.

Job Requirements

2+ years of restaurant management experience
Ability to work flexible hours including early mornings, late nights and weekends
Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
Strong communication and leadership skills
Experience in managing high-volume, full-service restaurants
Capability to manage financial and operational aspects of restaurant business
Ability to work well under pressure
Knowledge of inventory and supply management
Commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture
Must be able to travel between multiple sites if required

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