Restaurant General Manager | Hotel / Resort Restaurant

NextGen Hospitality Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits—medical/dental/vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Leadership development platform

Job summary

NextGen Hospitality Solutions seeks a dynamic General Manager to lead a high-energy hotel restaurant in Chicago. You will oversee a full dining team, ensure guest satisfaction, and drive profitability during peak service periods.

The role offers strong leadership opportunities with P&L ownership and close collaboration with hotel management and culinary teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven GM or executive chef experience in high-volume operations.
• Experience leading large restaurant teams in hospitality.
• Strong P&L and budget management experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations and dining standards during high-volume service periods.
• Develop and lead restaurant staff to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Manage budget, P&L, inventory, and cost controls to drive profitability.
• Maintain food quality, safety, and hospitality standards at every service.
• Collaborate with hotel management and culinary teams to optimize guest satisfaction.

Skills

General Manager experience

Leadership of large restaurant teams

Financial acumen / P&L management

Guest service excellence

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality or related field

Job description

Lead a Dynamic Hotel Restaurant Team

Ready to run a high-energy full-service restaurant operation in Chicago?

This General Manager role puts you at the helm of a high-volume hotel restaurant where culinary excellence meets outstanding guest service. You'll command a full dining team, shape experiences for hotel guests and local patrons alike, and drive profitability across a vibrant operation. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and love building strong teams around shared excellence, this is your opportunity.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Competitive salary of $100,000-$130,000 annually plus performance bonus opportunity


• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for you and eligible dependents


• 401(k) retirement plan to secure your long-term financial future


• Paid Time Off to recharge and maintain work-life balance


• Leadership platform where you can develop and mentor your restaurant team

What You'll Do

• Direct daily operations and dining standards during high-volume service periods


• Develop and lead restaurant staff to consistently deliver exceptional guest experiences


• Manage budget, P&L, inventory, and cost controls to drive profitability


• Maintain food quality, safety, and hospitality standards at every service


• Collaborate with hotel management and culinary teams to optimize satisfaction

What We're Looking For

• Proven General Manager or Executive Chef experience managing high-volume operations


• Track record of leading large restaurant teams in fast-paced hospitality


• Strong financial acumen with demonstrated P&L and budget management success


• Passion for culinary excellence, guest service, and team development


• Hospitality mindset with ability to drive revenue while maintaining standards