CAFE MANAGER ( NO WEEKENDS)

Restaurant Associates; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Restaurant Associates is seeking a dedicated Cafe Manager who will oversee the daily operations of the café in Chicago. This role offers a Monday to Friday work schedule without weekend hours, allowing for work-life balance and growth opportunities within the hospitality sector. As a Cafe Manager, you will ensure operational excellence, manage HR processes, and maintain compliance with health standards while fostering a positive team-oriented environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Unlimited growth opportunities

Excellent benefits & perks

Work/life balance – Monday–Friday, daytime hours

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in food service operations.
• Department of Health Certification is required.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, or corporate dining.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, and motivate team members for exceptional service.
• Manage HR processes including payroll and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation and safety standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Operational knowledge of cash handling procedures

Proficient computer skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Restaurant Associates

Position Title: CAFE MANAGER ( NO WEEKENDS)

Reports To: General Manager

Salary: $70,000-$78,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Comprehensive Benefits Package

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards- Best Places to Work, This is R/A !

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email [e-mail].

Job Summary

The Cafe Manager will focus on innovative hospitality and creating the cafe experience to support operational excellence. This position reports into the General Manager and will leverage their strong hospitality and operational skills to oversee the daily administrative and operational tasks, including financial management and analysis, sanitation and safety.

The role will be based in Chicago, IL.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Unlimited growth opportunities with Compass Group
• Work/life balance – Monday–Friday, daytime hours
• Excellent benefits & perks
• A positive, team-focused work environment
  
  

The great things you’ll do:

• Hire, train, develop, and motivate team members to deliver exceptional service.
• Manage HR processes, including union relations, payroll, and performance management.
• Plans, markets and executes special events/promotions in the cafe
• Ensures compliance with proper sanitation and cleaning standards
• Operates within the budget and identifies new ways to improve the business
• Manages cafe operations
• Manage and design the café experience, prioritizing hospitality and quality standards.
• Oversee daily operations, including kitchen, dining area, coffee bar, and front-of-house. Optimize inventory levels and ensure compliance with industry regulations and safety policies.
• Exceed customer expectations by addressing feedback, resolving issues promptly, and fostering a positive dining experience.
• Ensure adherence to sector and Compass employee guidelines, client's CPEs and SOPs, and all applicable health and safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned, such as inventory management, scheduling, and report generation.
  
  

What we look for in the perfect candidate:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• At least 3 years of relevant experience
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Operational knowledge of cash handling procedures and food service equipment
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel,
• PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet
• Department of Health Certification is required
• SmartServe
  
  

Apply to Restaurant Associates today!

Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Associates At Restaurant Associates Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave
  
  

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.

Req ID: 1425053

Restaurant Associates

Nakiiya Nashaya Jones

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food & Beverages

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