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Goddess and the Baker - Wilmette hiring General Manager in Wilmette, IL

General Manager

Goddess and the Baker - WilmetteMore Info

3232 Lake Ave, Wilmette, IL
Full Time • Salary ($75k - $85k)
Expired: Feb 9, 2026

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Required Years of Experience

5 years


Job Details
Summary: Responsible for overall planning and directing the functional activities of the restaurant by driving sales, flowing profits, and developing a team that leads to successfully achieving company objectives.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Knows the GAB mission statement and can execute
• Welcomes guests using the 10-4 rule
• Adheres to a budget and plans for the restaurant including sales goals, profit projections, capital requirements and staff requirements
• Acts as the Guest Services Coordinator during peak volume periods and assigns others as needed
• Generate a profit through controlling food, labor and operating costs and driving sales
• Completes regular inventory counts according to the company standard
• Reviews the general business climate for the restaurant and adjusts staff and inventories, as needed
• Accurately prepare payroll for review
• Manages all personnel files in accordance with local and federal laws
• Schedules employees based on business needs and budget
• Hires, terminates, cultivates, and disciplines employees, including the proper handling of all documentation
• Ensures financial reporting is consistent with restaurant standards and produced monthly
• Operates in an environmentally conscious manner minimizing the use of disposables when possible
• Promotes restaurant marketing programs
• Manages accurate online hours of operation for all platforms.
• Maintains a posted employee schedule in accordance with local and federal laws
• Maintains the facilities of the restaurant to produce high quality food at the lowest possible cost.
• Ensures customers are serviced at the highest level of satisfaction through quality food, courteous employees and quick response to needs
• Adheres to general preventative maintenance requirements.
• Reports necessary repairs for the facility and provides follow-through to ensure repairs are completed.
• Develops and maintains an effective restaurant through hiring, training, compensation, motivation, termination and review of all staff
• Administrates annual reviews of all employees that meet the requirements
• Develops and maintains a program for sound employee relations with staff at all levels of the organization
• Provides guidance and direction to employees to assist in their professional development
• Creates areas of responsibility for each member of the leadership team
• Ensures all catering is executed according to the company standard
• Provides follow up email communication with all catering customers and maintains a positive working relationship 


Required Skills and Education:
• Oral and Written Communication Skills
• HR Fundamentals
• Keyboard Skills
• Loss Prevention
• Customer Relations
• Computer Literacy
• P&L Analysis
• Diplomacy
• Professionalism
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Planning & Scheduling
• Project Management
• Time Management
• Inventory Management
• Restaurant Management Experience
• Valid Food Handlers Certification

Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($75,000.00 - $85,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Potential Bonuses


Required Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Financial Acumen

Strategic Planning

Customer service excellence

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication

Conflict Resolution

Organizational Skills

Analytical Thinking

Marketing Knowledge

Environmental Awareness

Employee Engagement

Time Management

Food Safety

Food Cost Control

Labor Cost Management

Inventory Control

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Breakfast / Brunch, Salads / Sandwiches / Soups, Coffee / Tea

Bakery / Patisserie, Cafe, Fast Casual

Part of Goddess and the Baker

Founded in 2015, Goddess and the Baker was created from a passion for great coffee, great baked goods, and great, and great food served in a welcoming space. What began as a spin-off idea has grown into a vibrant café brand of its own, with each location designed as a gathering place where guests can enjoy everything from a morning latte to a hearty meal or a creative pastry.

The first Goddess and the Baker opened in the spring of 2015 in the hip Wabash Corridor near Millennium Park and was quickly a hit and has been growing ever since with several locations throughout Chicago and in Brookfield, WI.