General Manager

An award winning restaurant group seeks a General Manager (GM) for its high volume, fine dining restaurant in Chicago. Successful candidates must be entrepreneurial and have a passion for excellence, strong operations, elevated hospitality, and commitment to excellence in a fine dining environment.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Relocation offered.

The General Manager is responsible for all operational aspects of the restaurant. Working with a team of hospitality professionals, they will oversee all planning, organizing, training and financial aspects of the restaurant. They will have a full working knowledge of all systems, policies and procedures in accordance with company specifications as well as state laws and regulations. They will foster a positive and safe work environment and be responsible for the growth and development of their employees. The GM will drive revenues and profits by developing, marketing and consistently providing an exceptional guest experience. To be successful in this role, the GM will need to demonstrate strong management and leadership skills and experience in both front and back of the house operations. The GM is required to maintain the highest standards of food, service, health and safety, as well as ensure the efficient and profitable business performance of the restaurant and the optimal utilization of staff and resources.

Job Requirements:

• At least 5 years of General Management experience in a high volume, fine dining environment
• Strong financial acumen
• Critical thinking skills and strong integrity
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Computer Skills: Toast POS, Restaurant365, MS Office, Adobe InDesign, Online Platforms and Website Management.

Benefits:

• Competitive Base Salary ($100-115K)
• Bonus
• Full medical/dental/vision
• Parking
• PTO
• Relocation available
• Employee discounts
• EOE - Decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees are made in a non-discriminatory manner, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender expression, veteran status, age, FMLA status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state or local statutes.