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Assistant Manager
Big Star
1531 North Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States
Big Star hiring Assistant Manager in Chicago, IL

Big Star hiring Assistant Manager in Chicago, IL

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Full Time • Hourly ($25.00)
Expired: May 29, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

1 year


Job Details

For almost 30 years, One Off Hospitality has developed and operated some of Chicago’s most beloved places to eat and drink. More importantly, we’re a group of people – chefs, hospitality veterans, managers and creators – who believe in the power of treating our guests like family and our restaurants like home.

This is a FOH Supervisor position with the potential to be scheduled shifts at multiple Big Star locations (Wicker, West Town, and Wrigley).

REPORTS TO: REGIONAL MANAGER AND STORE LEAD

FLSA: NON-EXEMPT

POSITION SUMMARY: Assistant Managers are passionate about providing unforgettable experiences for our guests. Front-end management directs and oversees all activities in accordance with standardized policies in order to provide efficient, friendly services and profitable operations. Additionally, this role possesses an enhanced focus and dedication to the details of all FOH organization and service.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities


The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Maintains a cheerful, courteous disposition and a neat, clean and professional image
  • Assists management team with management of FOH staff (may include: scheduling, staff conflict, documentation, hiring, termination, etc.)
  • Responds to guest inquiries and provides assistance
  • Helps with duties of other employees (i.e. host, server, food runner, etc.) when necessary because of an unexpected absence or extra volume
  • Oversees organization, efficiency and policies pertaining to both office duties and service in the dining room
  • Keeps up to date knowledge of food and beverage items on menu
  • Supervises staff in terms of guest service, cleaning, and repairs to restaurant and grounds
  • Performs daily inspections and periodic audits to check safety of equipment
  • Responds to guest and community interests to develop marketing and advertising
  • Enhances and strengthens guest relationships, both established and new
  • Promotes cooperative effort, team spirit and good morale among employees
  • Delivers excellent guest service including personally greeting, seating guests and touching tables during service
  • Resolves complaints from guests in a polite, friendly manner always making sure we follow up with them when needed (also reporting all escalated situations to the General Manager)
  • Works collaboratively with management, CDC and any other staff to drive the success of the restaurant
  • Has a strong understanding of company background, core values and philosophy
  • Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills)

  • 1 year experience supervising in the hospitality industry
  • High School Diploma or GED graduate
  • Food Handler Certification required
  • Ability to handle stress under pressure
  • Willingness to maintain a clean, healthy, and safe working environment
  • Ability to coordinate multiple activities with attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision
  • Familiarity with Toast, Open Table, and/or 7 Shifts preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment

  • Ability to be flexible with job demands and open minded when being asked to complete tasks
  • Ability to operate and use all equipment necessary to run the restaurant
  • Ability to move or handle equipment throughout the restaurant generally weighing 0-50 pounds
  • Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates
  • Ability to stand for up to 8-10 hours a day
  • Must be able to tolerate potential allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish

One Off Hospitality provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.


Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($25.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts, Wellness Program


Required Skills

Supervising in the Hospitality Industry

Leadership

Food handling certification

Food and Beverage Knowledge

Teamwork

Ability to Handle Stress Under Pressure

Customer Service Orientation

Guest Service

maintaining a clean and safe working environment

Time Management

Conflict Resolution

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Independence in Work

Communication Skills

Safety and Sanitation Procedures

Interpersonal Skills

Independent work

Organizational Skills

Marketing and Advertising

Ability to Multitask

Familiarity With Scheduling Software (Hot Schedules, Tock, Toast)

Stress Management

Equipment operation

Flexibility

Familiarity With Hot Schedules, Tock, and/or Toast Preferred

Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations

Flexibility in Job Demands

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Flexibility With Job Demands

Ability to Work Independently

Ability to Operate Restaurant Equipment

Operating Restaurant Equipment

Physical Stamina (Standing for Up to 8 10 Hours)

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Ability to Handle Allergens

Standing for long periods

Ability to Work Varied Hours/Days

Tolerance of Potential Allergens

Standing for Up to 8 10 Hours a Day

Team Collaboration

Customer Service Skills

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