Assistant Restaurant Manager - Chicago

COREcruitment Ltd; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager for a luxury Chicago hotel to support the leadership team in a high-volume upscale dining operation. You will oversee daily service, mentor frontline staff, and partner with culinary peers to ensure flawless guest experiences.

Ideal candidates bring preferably supervisory experience in luxury hospitality, outstanding guest service, and the ability to lead a fast-paced, detail-focused team with strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or Assistant Manager experience in a luxury hotel, upscale restaurant, or fine-dining environment.
• Strong understanding of restaurant service and front-of-house operations.
• Excellent guest-service and communication skills.
• Confident leading and motivating a team.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Hospitality-focused and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Restaurant General Manager with the daily operation of the restaurant.
• Lead service and ensure consistently high guest-service standards.
• Supervise, coach, and develop front-of-house colleagues.
• Assist with scheduling, staffing, training, and performance management.
• Monitor service quality and address guest feedback professionally.
• Support financial, labour, and inventory controls.
• Work closely with the culinary team to ensure smooth service.
• Assist with events, private dining, and other F&B operations.
• Ensure all health, safety, and operational standards are maintained.

Skills

Guest service

People leadership

Communication

Organization

Hospitality focus

Job description

ASSISTANT RESTAURANT MANAGER

Chicago, IL | $75,000 + Benefits

I am hiring on behalf of a luxury hotel in Chicago for an experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager to support the leadership team within a high-volume, upscale dining operation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hospitality professional looking to take the next step in their career within a luxury hotel environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Restaurant General Manager with the daily operation of the restaurant.
• Lead service and ensure consistently high guest-service standards.
• Supervise, coach, and develop front-of-house colleagues.
• Assist with scheduling, staffing, training, and performance management.
• Monitor service quality and address guest feedback professionally.
• Support financial, labour, and inventory controls.
• Work closely with the culinary team to ensure smooth service.
• Assist with events, private dining, and other F&B operations.
• Ensure all health, safety, and operational standards are maintained.

Ideal Candidate:

• Previous supervisory or Assistant Manager experience in a luxury hotel, upscale restaurant, or fine-dining environment.
• Strong understanding of restaurant service and front-of-house operations.
• Excellent guest-service and communication skills.
• Confident leading and motivating a team.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Hospitality-focused and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.