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Restaurant Manager

Chicago, IL, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $55,000.00 - $70,000.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

competitive salary
Quarterly bonus
Paid Time Off
401(k)
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Accident protection
critical illness insurance
Domestic Partner Benefits
Restaurant Discounts
Employee assistance program

Job Description

Lettuce Entertain You is a renowned culinary-driven restaurant company with a rich heritage of providing exceptional dining experiences across over 130 locations. Committed to fostering a Culture of Caring, Lettuce Entertain You values unique perspectives and diverse talents, making it an inspiring and inclusive workplace for restaurant professionals. Known for its innovative approach to hospitality and its dedication to quality, the company continues to expand and evolve with exciting new concepts that redefine the dining experience. Their newest project, opening in early Fall 2026 at Wolf Point, exemplifies this commitment with a dual concept restaurant that promises to set new standards in the culinary and service sectors. This expansion reflects Lettuce Entertain You's ongoing growth and their dedication to creating engaging environments where employees and guests alike can thrive.

The role of Restaurant Manager at Lettuce Entertain You's new Wolf Point location is an exceptional opportunity for individuals with a passion for restaurant management and leadership. This position is ideal for candidates with more than two years of experience managing high-volume, full-service restaurant environments. The Restaurant Manager will play a crucial role in overseeing daily operations with a unique emphasis on leading the front of house service teams. The manager will be responsible for ensuring that the restaurant operates smoothly and efficiently, maintaining the highest standards of guest service, and fostering a positive and motivating work environment.

In this role, the Restaurant Manager will lead pre-shift meetings, conduct routine line and temperature checks, and oversee all closing procedures including financial reconciliations and labor tracking. The manager will be instrumental in organizing and supervising daily opening and closing shifts to ensure an exceptional experience for both guests and employees. Effective leadership and a strong commitment to the company's Culture of Caring will be pivotal, as the manager supports both hourly and management teams. Rapid response to guest and employee feedback will be essential, enabling continuous improvement and heightened service quality.

Additionally, the Restaurant Manager will assist the General Manager in managing costs, driving sales, and contributing to the overall growth of the business. This includes partnering with the leadership team in hiring, onboarding, training, and developing back-of-house employees and teams as needed. Inventory control and supply chain management will also be key responsibilities, encompassing regular and ad hoc inventories, order placement, and inspection of deliveries. This comprehensive role demands strong organizational skills, tactical problem-solving, and an ability to promote collaboration and teamwork across all departments.

Lettuce Entertain You offers a competitive salary ranging from $55,000 to $70,000 per year, coupled with a generous benefits package that supports the well-being of its employees. Benefits include quarterly bonuses, paid time off including holidays, personal days, and vacation, a 401(k) plan, and comprehensive medical coverage with Blue Cross Blue Shield. Additional protections include dental, vision, life, accident, and critical illness insurance, as well as benefits for domestic partners. Employees also enjoy restaurant discounts and access to an Employee Assistance Program focused on mental health and wellness.

Those who excel in this role will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment supported by a respected and forward-thinking company. Lettuce Entertain You is not only a place to work but a community where restaurant professionals can grow their careers, make a tangible impact, and be part of something meaningful. If you are ready to bring your restaurant management skills to a company dedicated to excellence and care, this opportunity offers a platform for success and professional development.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 2+ years of restaurant management experience in a high-volume, full-service environment
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work flexible hours including early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays
  • Ability to handle physical demands including lifting up to 50 pounds
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to respond quickly and effectively to guest and employee feedback
  • Capability to manage inventory, place orders, and supervise deliveries

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

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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