#14979 Restaurant Manager

QUICK USA, Inc.; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A new Japanese quick-service restaurant is opening in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, seeking a Restaurant Manager. The ideal candidate will have prior restaurant management experience or be a Japanese-speaking professional passionate about food service. Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, managing staff, and ensuring quality standards.

Benefits

Company-covered health insurance

Staff meals provided

Paid time off according to company policy

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in restaurant or food service management.
• Strong team leadership and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations and manage store performance.
• Lead, train, and motivate a team of 10–15 staff members.
• Implement and maintain company SOPs to ensure consistency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Tech-savvy

Education

2 years of experience in restaurant management

Tools

Kiosk/POS systems

Job description

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Base pay range

$53,000.00/yr - $60,000.00/yr

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Position

Summary

A new Japanese quick-service restaurant is opening soon in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. We are seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee day-to-day operations and support our store’s success from launch through ongoing growth. This position is ideal for candidates who have prior restaurant management experience at fast-paced chains such as Panda Express or McDonald’s, or for Japanese-speaking professionals who are passionate about food service and ready to take on a leadership role. This is a highly systematized environment, designed for efficiency, standardization, and scalability.

• Oversee daily restaurant operations and manage store performance
• Lead, train, and motivate a team of 10–15 staff members
• Manage 4-person shifts and ensure proper shift coverage and productivity
• Operate and oversee kiosk-based counter service system
• Monitor quality, food safety, and cleanliness standards
• Handle inventory, supply orders, and vendor coordination
• Respond to customer issues with professionalism and care
• Implement and maintain company SOPs to ensure consistency
• Support training of new hires and team development
• Coordinate with company leadership on store-level goals and reporting

Working Hours, Working Style

• 8–10 hour shifts
• Two fixed days off per week (not guaranteed on weekends)
• On-site only (no relocation support or remote work)
• Exempt position (overtime not applicable)

Working Location

• Northwest suburbs of Chicago, IL
• Must reside within commuting distance
• Additional store locations planned in the future

Salary/Benefit

• Annual salary: $53,000 – $60,000 (based on experience)
• Company-covered health insurance (100% for employee, 0% for spouse)
• Staff meals provided
• Paid time off according to company policy
• Career advancement opportunities as business expands
• No relocation assistance

Holidays

• Two scheduled days off per week
• Additional PTO in line with company policies

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in restaurant or food service management
• QSR background (e.g., Panda Express, McDonald’s, or similar) preferred
• Alternatively, Japanese-speaking candidates with strong interest in food service management are welcome
• Strong team leadership and communication skills
• Tech-savvy; comfortable using kiosk/POS systems
• Capable of working in a fast-paced, standardized service environment
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. or qualify for E-2 visa sponsorship

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other and Business Development

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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