Hourly Manager

True Food Kitchen; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pet insurance

Dining discount

Volunteer time

SupportLinc/EAP access

True Giving fund

Job summary

True Food Kitchen in Chicago is seeking a part-time FOH Supervisor to partner with the management team to oversee daily operations, staff support, guest interaction and product quality while upholding TRUE standards. You will lead shifts, ensure service excellence and maintain a clean, safe restaurant environment.

Ideal candidates bring 1–2 years of supervisory experience in a high-volume restaurant, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; ServSafe certification or

Qualifications

• 1–2 years restaurant supervisor experience in a high-volume setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; team leadership.
• Strong MS Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel skills.
• ServSafe Certification required or willingness to obtain.
• Aloha POS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead each shift with energy to maintain a high-performance FOH operation.
• Oversee line checks and service quality to TFK standards.
• Ensure cleanliness and safe production environment.
• Assist with guest inquiries and resolve issues per standards.
• Coordinate with management and perform admin tasks as needed.
• Conduct effective pre-shift lineups.

Skills

FOH supervision

Customer service

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

ServSafe Certification

Aloha experience

Job description

Chicago, 1 West Erie Street, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Sunday, August 9, 2026 at 7:00 AM

The FOH Key Hourly partners with the Management team to assist with the daily operating procedures to include staff support, guest interaction, product quality and overall restaurant cleanliness while following TFK standards. They will provide guidance and support for team members.

What can you look forward to!

• We have a successful and professional work environment with opportunities for growth and a development program to get you to that next position in your career.
• AM/PM and Mid-day shifts available.
• Part-time team members are offered access to affordable, quality health care through Hooray Health and telehealth options.
• Pet Insurance for your fur babies.
• Access to expert guidance through EAP/SupportLinc which offers to help you and your family address and resolve everyday issues.
• Restaurant Dining Discount.
• Paid volunteer time to support your community and favorite charities.
• Eligible to give to and receive from the True Giving fund that supports life changing events.

We look for people who:

• Strong attention to detail, well organized and able to multi-task. High level of personal initiative, action and results oriented
• 1 - 2 years restaurant supervisor experience, preferably as a Supervisor in a high-volume restaurant
• Must possess exceptional written and oral communication skills, high level of personal integrity, strong interpersonal and motivational skills, the ability to effectively supervise and instill cooperation in staff, and the ability to work well under pressure
• Strong working knowledge with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word and Excel
• Must have or be willing to get ServSafe Certification
• Experience in Aloha preferred

What you will do:

• Leads every shift with passion and drive to create an efficient, productive work environment while adhering to TFK guidelines
• Runs high volume service periods from the floor or expo to ensure food quality, service, touching tables and presentation is up to TFK standards
• Ensure safe production environment, cleanliness, organization and maintenance to ensure a like new restaurant
• Performs precise line checks and facility walks and participates with all EcoSure & Health inspections
• Represent TFK culture when communicating with guests in any way and respond to all guest complaints and/or inquires within TFK standardsOversees all FOH team members while running shifts to TFK standards
• Provides feedback and direction to FOH team members during shift
• Administrative, computer and office tasks as needed on shift
• Run inspirational, informative and effective pre-shift line ups

Who we are

At True Food Kitchen, we believe in the power of whole, real food. We partner with each of our growers, ranchers and producers so that every ingredient meets our TRUE standards. That means better food for our guests and the planet. By crafting "Real Food for Real Life" we embody our purpose: empowering more people to eat real food.

Purpose : Real Food for Real Life

We believe strongly in creating supportive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, True Food Kitchen is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.

Chicago, 1 West Erie Street, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America