Boka Restaurant Group and Executive Chef Chris Pandel are seeking a Restaurant Manager to join the team of Cira located on the ground level of Hoxton Chicago! 

 
Benefits & Perks: Health, Dental, and Voluntary Benefits Package (available after 90 days), employer-sponsored mental health and resource program, free membership to Chicago Athletic Clubs, 401(k) program, life insurance, wellness benefits, paid parental leave, paid vacation, career mentorship and growth potential, and dining incentives across our 20+ establishments!   

About Boka Restaurant Group: Boka Restaurant Group is a James Beard Award-winning group anchored by partnerships with some of America’s greatest chefs. With a firm belief that genuine hospitality makes the world more human, we strive beyond convention to believe in and support each other, care for our communities, and work together to build the world we want to live in. View our restaurants here: https://www.bokagrp.com/ 
 
About Cira: Cira is a warm and welcoming all-day restaurant and café within The Hoxton Chicago lobby, where Chef Chris Pandel pays tribute to a diverse range of flavors and culinary practices. Cira’s shareable menu is born of the 21 countries that touch the Mediterranean Sea and showcases Chef Pandel’s heartfully crafted cuisine, effusive goodwill, and soulful approach to hospitality.   

Restaurant Manager's Responsibilities:  

• Report directly to the General Manager 
• Helping to manage the floor, including touching tables, overseeing staff, checking sidework, monitoring the door
• Opening duties including restaurant walk-through to ensure the restaurant is ready for service, checking opening emails, conducting pre-shift with staff, and handling service demands as needed 
• Closing the restaurant, including writing daily recaps, reconciling closing banks, and doing the final restaurant walk-through
• Helping to manage all employees, including assisting in training, coaching, support, performance management, and discipline 
• Checking the reservation books and running the door when needed 
• Participating in management meetings 
• Fostering a nurturing and supportive environment fueled by enthusiasm and energy.
• Regularly communicate with employees and guests.
  

Qualifications: 

• At least 3 years of management experience in a fast-paced restaurant setting
• Liquor, beer, and wine knowledge is a must
• In-depth experience with Open Table and Aloha
• Extensive food and beverage knowledge
• Willing to work nights and weekends
• Knowledgeable about Boka Restaurant Group

This is an ideal position for someone who is dedicated to providing outstanding service and wants to join a hard-working and fun team.

Physical Requirements: 

• Lift and move up to 10 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  
• Safely and effectively use all necessary tools, equipment, and cleaning chemicals.
  
• Stand and walk for an entire shift, including moving safely through all restaurant areas, which may include stairs and uneven and/or slick surfaces.
• Ability to bear exposure to hot and cold environments
  

If you feel you meet the requirements, are a team player, experienced, passionate, and dedicated to your craft, we want to hear from you!