Restaurant Manager

Lettuce Escape; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

Paid time off

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Life & accident protection

Domestic partner benefits

Restaurant discounts

EAP

Job summary

Lettuce Entertain You is hiring a Restaurant Manager to oversee day-to-day restaurant operations at multiple sites. You will lead service with front-of-house teams and drive a guest-first experience in a high-volume setting.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in restaurant management, strong leadership, and a track record of managing shifts, costs, and staff in fast-paced environments. Attractive benefits and competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of restaurant management experience.
• Ability to develop guest rapport and lead teams.
• Comfortable working closing shifts and peak hours.

Responsibilities

• Run shifts and supervise daily restaurant operations.
• Lead pre-shift meetings and oversee closing duties.
• Monitor labor, costs and inventory; review nightly numbers.
• Guide hourly and management teams; uphold company culture.
• Respond promptly to guest and staff needs and feedback.
• Collaborate with GM to manage costs and drive sales.

Skills

Guest rapport

Team leadership

Job description

About US

RAMEN-SAN is a neighborhood noodle joint that slings hot broth, ice-cold beer and the best ’90s hip-hop in town.

With locations in River North, Lincoln Park, Fulton Market and Streeterville, we’re open for lunch, dinner, late-night dining seven days a week.

Overview

Ramen-san is Hiring Now: RESTAURANT MANAGER!

Lettuce Entertain You is looking for a RESTAURANT MANAGER with 2+ years of restaurant management experience in a high-volume, full-service environment. This Restaurant Manager will oversee daily operations, with a unique focus on leading service alongside our front of house teams.

A Few of Our Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Quarterly Bonus
• Paid Time Off - including Paid Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation
• 401(k)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• Restaurant Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program - focusing on a commitment to mental health & wellness

Why Work With Lettuce?

Lettuce is a culinary-driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to our people: we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at 130+ locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. If you’re ready to be a part of what we do next, then explore your possibilities at Lettuce and apply today! We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

Responsibilities

• Run shifts and lead and direct the daily operations of a restaurant
• Lead pre-shift meetings and participate in line, temperature and cooler checks; oversee all closing manager duties including counting down the safe, reviewing labor sheets and preparing nightly numbers email
• Organize, run and supervise smooth and efficient daily opening and closing shifts, ensuring an exceptional guest and employee experience
• Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering our Culture of Caring
• Respond immediately and effectively to guest and employee needs and feedback
• Assist GM in managing costs, driving sales and growing the business in support of financial goals

• Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed

• Perform regular and ad hoc inventories of food, beverage and restaurant supplies and track high cost items; place food, beverage and restaurant supply orders; and accept and inspect deliveries

• Model and promote teamwork across all teams
• Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy
• Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed
• Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds

Qualifications

• 2+ years of restaurant management experience
• Skilled in developing guest rapport
• Skilled in leading teams
• Must be available and comfortable working closing shifts

Salary Range

USD $55,000.00 - USD $70,000.00 /Yr.