Schedule
Days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, SaturdayShifts: Night
Required Years of Experience
2 years
Job Details
Job Details
Kama Bistro is a Chicago-area Indian restaurant group founded by Vikram, Agnes, and Chef Manmohan Singh. Our menu brings together regional Indian cooking, warm hospitality, and a lively dining room, and we now have locations in the West Loop, Wicker Park, and La Grange.
We're hiring a Restaurant Manager for Kama Fulton Market, our newest location in the heart of Chicago's Fulton Market district. We're looking for a confident, steady leader who wants to build a culture of growth. You stay calm and effective in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting, you can juggle several priorities at once, and you love Indian food, great drinks, and hospitality that makes guests feel at home.
If you meet the requirements below, please send your resume and a cover letter telling us why you'd be a great fit for Kama.
- At least 2 years of management experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant that runs on systems
- Full operations experience, including:
- Running the floor: touching tables, running food, supporting staff, and managing the door during busy services
- Leading FOH staff: hiring, training, coaching, supporting, and disciplining
- Training staff on menu knowledge, including regional Indian dishes, spice levels, allergens and dietary needs, cocktail, beer and wine pairings, steps of service, and guest relations
- Building FOH schedules that account for each person's strengths, business levels, private events, catering, and labor budget
- Opening and closing the restaurant, including reconciling banks, leading pre-shift meetings, writing daily recaps, and doing final walk-throughs
- Comfort with Toast POS and with managing third-party delivery (Uber Eats, DoorDash, Grubhub)
- Strong food and beverage knowledge, an interest in Indian cuisine, and a good feel for Chicago's restaurant scene
- Able to work varied hours, days, and shifts, including weekends and late nights
- Able to stand and walk at a steady pace for 8+ hours
- Able to lift and move up to 50 lbs
- Current State of Illinois BASSET certification
- Current State of Illinois Food Handler certification
- Thorough knowledge of sanitation and safety rules
- At least 21 years old and legally able to serve alcohol in the City of Chicago
- A plus: State of Illinois / City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification
- A plus: Catering, private event, or banquet experience
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $65K
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Dining discount at all Kama locations
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Compensation Details
Compensation: Salary ($65,000.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Leadership
Crisis Management
Multitasking
Customer Service
Team Building
Communication
Problem Solving
Attention to Detail
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Traditional Indian food made fresh from scratch is a rarity these days, even in India, as it takes time and patience.
There is also a misplaced belief that Indian food must be tamed down and spices moderated for the American palate.
At Kama we have the following belief – fresh, made from scratch, bold flavors will be universally loved. Vikram Singh and his father, Manmohan Singh, a Hall of Fame chef in India, collaborate to bring traditional recipes and techniques to diners at Kama. The kitchen is a modern version of my grandma's joint family kitchen, where everything is fresh, made from scratch and to order, and customized to your taste. There are no cans, processed or artificial ingredients. Kama is pure, bold, and authentic flavors.
We use authentic recipes in combination with cuisines from other cultures to create a unique and progressive menu. Fusion favorites include curried lamb tacos, Tandoori Chilean seabass, Kama Lobster Bisque, Goan Mussels, BBQ Ribs Namaste, Ghee Roasted Cauliflower, and Charcoal Grilled Prime Ribeye. For example, traditional techniques like charcoal tandoor grill is combined with sous vide to create the perfect lamb chops marinated in garam masala and yellow pepper.
Indian cuisine is no stranger to fusion, it has evolved over thousands of years influenced by other world cuisines, such as Middle Eastern in the North, Portuguese in the Southwest, French in the Southeast, and Chinese in the Northeast. We play a tiny role in influencing American cuisine with the vibrancy and boldness of Indian cuisine.
This approach extends to our bar program. Agnes has developed cocktails that incorporate the boldness of Indian spices and chutneys, as well as teas, ensuring that every sip has a note of spice rooted in Indian tradition.
