General Manager of Cafe Bionda

8 Hospitality; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent restaurant group in Chicago is seeking a General Manager for Café Bionda, a casual fine dining Italian restaurant. The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing high-volume, full-service restaurants, with strong leadership skills and a passion for hospitality. This part-time role involves overseeing daily operations, managing staff, and ensuring an exceptional guest experience, with a competitive salary range of $70,000 – $90,000.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a General Manager in a casual fine dining or full-service restaurant.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Knowledge of restaurant operations, including staffing, inventory, and cost control.
• Passion for hospitality and delivering a high-quality guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily operations of the restaurant, ensuring smooth service and guest satisfaction.
• Manage, train, and lead front-of-house staff, including servers, hosts, and bartenders.
• Monitor sales, labor, and operational costs to achieve financial goals.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and alcohol regulations.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to maintain food quality and service standards.
• Handle guest inquiries, feedback, and resolve issues promptly.
• Support marketing, promotions, and special events to drive traffic and revenue.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational abilities

Job description

Overview

General Manager position at Café Bionda, a casual fine dining Italian restaurant, to lead operations and deliver an exceptional guest experience. The ideal candidate will have experience managing high-volume, full-service restaurants, with a passion for Italian cuisine and hospitality excellence.

Salary: $70,000 – $90,000 (depending on experience)

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily operations of the restaurant, ensuring smooth service and guest satisfaction
• Manage, train, and lead front-of-house staff, including servers, hosts, and bartenders
• Monitor sales, labor, and operational costs to achieve financial goals
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and alcohol regulations
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to maintain food quality and service standards
• Handle guest inquiries, feedback, and resolve issues promptly
• Support marketing, promotions, and special events to drive traffic and revenue

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a General Manager in a casual fine dining or full-service restaurant
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational abilities
• Knowledge of restaurant operations, including staffing, inventory, and cost control
• Passion for hospitality and delivering a high-quality guest experience

If you’re a hospitality professional with a love for Italian cuisine and a talent for leading teams, Café Bionda wants you to join our family!

Employment details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Restaurants