Manager

Paisans Pizzeria; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid training

Vision insurance

Job summary

Paisans Pizzeria is seeking a Restaurant Manager to lead daily restaurant operations, train and motivate the team, and ensure exceptional guest experiences. This role emphasizes strong leadership, effective communication, and the ability to manage staffing, costs, and quality across shifts.

The ideal candidate will oversee opening/closing, uphold health and safety standards, and work closely with upper management to drive Paisans' goals in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of restaurant management experience in a full-service setting.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to multitask under pressure with clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations, including opening and closing procedures.
• Lead, train, and inspire the team to uphold high standards and guest experiences.
• Manage staffing: hiring, training, scheduling, and performance feedback.
• Monitor labor, food costs, waste, and control costs.
• Maintain health, safety, and sanitation compliance.
• Foster a positive, high-energy work environment aligned with Paisans culture.
• Collaborate with upper management to implement goals and initiatives.

Skills

People leadership

Operations management

Multitasking

Communication

Flexibility

POS familiarity

Tools

POS systems

Inventory control

Job description

From sweet sauce to sweet rides our goal is to deliver an experience to our guests by fueling them with high quality food in an ambiance designed to stand out.

We're currently seeking a Restaurant Manager who thrives in a leadership role and is passionate about people, food, and delivering outstanding guest experiences.

What You'll Do

As a Restaurant Manager at Paisans, you'll be responsible for the daily operations of the restaurant. You'll lead, train, and inspire your team to uphold our high standards while ensuring smooth and efficient service throughout every shift. Our managers lead with purpose, and we back them with the tools and trust they need to excel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily restaurant operations, including opening and closing procedures.


• Ensure consistent food quality, cleanliness, and guest satisfaction.


• Manage staffing: hiring, training, scheduling, and performance feedback.


• Monitor financial performance (labor, food costs, waste, etc.) and control costs.


• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.


• Foster a positive, high-energy work environment aligned with Paisans culture.


• Work closely with upper management to implement operational goals and initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of restaurant management experience (full-service preferred).


• Strong leadership and people management skills.


• Ability to multitask and remain calm in a high-pressure environment.


• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.


• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.


• Familiarity with restaurant POS systems and inventory control is a plus.

Why Work With Us?

At Paisans, we believe in growing our people as much as our brand. When you join our team, you're joining a workplace that values:

• Growth Opportunities: As we grow, we grow together. We offer opportunities for advancement, training, and recognition in a fast-paced, people-first environment


• Stability: We're an established and expanding brand with a track record of success.


• Perks & Benefits: Competitive pay, meal discounts, flexible scheduling, and more.


• Pride: You'll be part of a team that takes pride in everything we serve and how we serve it.

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k)


• Health insurance


• Paid time off


• Paid training


• Vision insurance

Disclaimer:

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.

Notes on Job Description: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee (5) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an \"at will\" relationship.

Confidentiality:

Information disclosed to me or known by me as a consequence of or though my employment by EMPLOYER (including information conceived, originated, discovered, or developed by me), not generally known in the relevant trade or industry, about food, beverage and restaurant services, processes and products, including (but not limited to) information relating to programs, systems, receipts, formulas, client and customer lists, confidential information, obtained from clients, research, development, INVENTIONS, and EMPLOYER'S purchasing, accounting, engineering, marketing, merchandising and selling information.