Chicago General Manager — High-Volume Restaurant Lead

Goodwin Recruiting; Brookfield (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full healthcare after 1 year

Generous PTO

Family-owned business and strong work

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Restaurant General Manager for a growing Chicago-area restaurant group. You will lead a high-volume operation with $4M+ annual revenue, drive sales, and manage P&L while fostering a culture of teamwork and strong leadership.

The position offers a base salary of $85,000–$90,000, with full healthcare after 1 year, generous PTO, and clear opportunities for advancement within a family-owned group.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of high-volume GM experience on $4M+ annual revenue.
• Proven track record in driving sales and managing P&L.
• Passion for genuine leadership and teamwork.
• Hands-on operator with a lead-by-example mentality.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth and profitability for a high-volume restaurant group.
• Lead and develop restaurant management teams and front-line staff.
• Model hands-on leadership and ensure operational excellence.

Skills

GM experience

P&L management

Sales leadership

Team leadership

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Restaurant General Manager for a growing Chicago-area restaurant group. You will lead a high-volume operation with $4M+ annual revenue, drive sales, and manage P&L while fostering a culture of teamwork and strong leadership.

The position offers a base salary of $85,000–$90,000, with full healthcare after 1 year, generous PTO, and clear opportunities for advancement within a family-owned group.