Assistant Restaurant Manager

Sonesta International Hotels; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Health savings account with companym­

401(k) retirement plan with companym­

Paid vacation and sick days

Sonesta hotel discounts

Educational assistance

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability insurance

Employee perks and discounts

Hospital indemnity

Critical illness insurance

Accident insurance

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels seeks a Restaurant Supervisor to assist the restaurant manager in delivering high‑quality food & beverages across hotel outlets and events. You will lead daily operations, supervise staff, ensure safety, sanitation, and guest satisfaction, and partner with the Chef on menus.

With 1–3 years in a restaurant supervisory role and a high school diploma, you’ll coach the team, schedule effectively, and uphold Sonesta’s standards and values while supporting a

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years of experience in a restaurant supervisory/management role.
• High school diploma required; college degree strongly preferred.
• Experience working in a union environment highly preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with Food and Beverage cost controls.
• Ability to motivate restaurant staff and maintain a cohesive team.
• Ability to upsell menu items, beverages and wines.
• Must endure substantial physical movements in daily duties.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, plan, prepare, and execute food and beverage to high standards.
• Assist in hiring, training, promotion, and firing of restaurant employees.
• Ensure safety and sanitation standards; comply with liquor/food regs.
• Coordinate with Chef on daily menus and educate the team.
• Work on the floor to ensure flawless execution and handle complaints.
• Inspect rooms and tables for setup and cleanliness.
• Maintain high standards of appearance and grooming.
• Prepare weekly work schedules and adjust to business needs.
• Lead and motivate the restaurant team; conduct pre-shift meetings.
• Support annual performance evaluations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Oral and written communication

Organization skills

Team motivation

Suggestive selling

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Food & Beverage cost controls

Job description

We’re Sonesta International Hotels.

The 8th largest hotel company in the U.S.—and growing fast.

We’re Sonesta International Hotels.

The 8th largest hotel company in the U.S.—and growing fast.

Job Description Summary

Functions as the assistant to the manager in leading and managing the property’s Restaurant. The position helps ensure that the restaurant operation meet the brand’s target customer needs and ensures employee satisfaction; also helps implement property-wide strategies that deliver products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the brand’s target customer and property employees.

Job Description

Operational/Functional:

• Assist in coordinating, planning, preparing, and executing food and beverage to the highest standards in outlets and functions within the hotel. Follow up on guest feedback.
• Assist in hiring, training, promotion, and firing of all restaurant employees.
• Ensure all Sonesta safety and sanitation standards are adhered to; this includes all local liquor and food safety regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of all food and beverage offerings. Coordinate with Chef of daily menus and educate the team.
• Visibly work the floor to ensure flawless execution and handle all complaints.
• Inspect room and tables for proper set-up and cleanliness.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming
• Ensure all closing duties for staff are completed before staff sign out.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Strategy and Planning:

• Assist in managing all aspects of the restaurant department.
• Direct and complete scheduled inventories.
• Prepare weekly work schedules in accordance with staffing guidelines and labor forecasts. Adjust schedules throughout the week to meet the business demands.

Managing your Team:

• Conduct pre-shift meetings with staff and review all information pertinent to the day’s business.
• Assist in annual performance evaluations of the team members.
• Ensure employees are treated fairly and equitably.
• Coach team by providing specific feedback to improve knowledge, skills, and performance.
• Establish and maintain open, collaborative relationships with direct reports and the entire food & Beverage team.

Leading with Passion:

• Utilize and collaborate with resources across different departments and corporate offices.
• Motivate employees to perform to their highest standard and establish a trusting environment to enrich the culture.
• Focus on the mission and well-being of the department, hotel, and company.
• Lead by example and operate with integrity and respect.
• Inspire your team to embrace and demonstrate Sonesta’s core values and guest service standards.

Skills and requirements:

• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in a restaurant supervisory/management role
• High school diploma required, college degree strongly preferred
• Experience working in a union environment highly preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with Food and Beverage cost controls.
• Must have the ability to motivate restaurant staff and maintain a cohesive team.
• Must be able to suggestively sell menu items, beverages and wines.
• Must be able to endure abundant physical movements in carrying out job duties.

The statements in this job description are intended to represent the key duties and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This job description is subject to change at any time.

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

Pay range is $28.00 to $34.00.

The base pay offered may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and specific/overall experience.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Various Employee Perks and Discounts
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance

Go Beyond @SonestaHotels

Who We Are

We are an organization made up of people, thoughts and ideas – all working towards fulfilling our simple mission: To wow every guest, team member, partner & community we operate in by delivering quality, value & amazing hospitality. We will achieve our mission by being passionate about exceeding expectations - by being persistent, resilient, and constantly seeking new and creative ways to succeed. Doing the Right Thing and Going Beyond are our principles that guide everything we do.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.