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General Manager
Kayao
1252 North Wells Street, Chicago, IL
Kayao hiring General Manager in Chicago, IL

Kayao hiring General Manager in Chicago, IL

General Manager

KayaoMore Info

1252 North Wells Street, Chicago, IL
Full Time • Salary ($70k - $75k)
Expired: Mar 8, 2026

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Required Years of Experience

3 years


Job Details

General Manager – Kayao

Exodo Hospitality Group is looking for an experienced and driven General Manager to lead Kayao, one of our flagship concepts.

About Exodo Hospitality
Exodo Hospitality is a growing restaurant group built on culture, creativity, and operational excellence. Our concepts blend strong culinary identity with thoughtful service, modern systems, and a people-first mindset. We believe great restaurants are built by aligned leaders who care deeply about their teams and guest experience.

About the Role
The General Manager at Kayao will oversee daily operations while shaping the culture, performance, and guest journey of the restaurant. This role requires a hands-on leader who understands hospitality at a high level and knows how to build strong teams, hit financial goals, and continuously improve operations.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Leading and developing managers and hourly staff

  • Overseeing daily operations, service standards, and guest experience

  • Managing labor, costs, and performance metrics

  • Collaborating with chefs, ownership, and support teams

  • Driving accountability, professionalism, and team morale

  • Identifying opportunities for growth and operational improvement

What We’re Looking For:

  • Proven experience as a General Manager or senior manager in a high-volume restaurant

  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

  • Financial and operational understanding (labor, cost controls, reporting)

  • A hospitality-first mindset with attention to detail

  • Ability to lead with clarity, consistency, and empathy

Why Join Exodo Hospitality:

  • Be part of a growing, forward-thinking hospitality group

  • Work with passionate teams and strong culinary concepts

  • Opportunity for long-term growth and leadership development

  • Competitive compensation based on experience


Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($70,000.00 - $75,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Paid Time Off, Potential Bonuses


Required Skills

Team Development

Guest Experience Management

Performance Management

Collaboration

Accountability

Professionalism

Team Morale Enhancement

Growth Identification

Operational improvement

High Volume Restaurant Management

Hands on Leadership

Culinary Knowledge

Financial Goal Achievement

Service Standards Oversight

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Peruvian, Asian

Upscale Casual, Bar / Lounge

Part of Éxodo Hospitality Group

Kayao is an upscale casual Peruvian restaurant in the Old Town neighborhood. Our cusine style is focused on the Nikkei/Chifa (Japanese/Chinese) influence within the Peruvian Culture. Our unique concept will emphasize the popularity of Peruvian Cuisine with a chic experience for guests. Our menu will be curated by Our executive Chef Sergio Ornelas and Michelin Chefs Jose Luis Chaves and Adolfo Valle from NYC.