Restaurant Manager

Avli Restaurant; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned Greek restaurant in Chicago is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee daily operations and manage staff. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, effective communication, and a profound understanding of inventory management and profit/loss statements. This role requires availability for varied hours, including holidays and weekends, ensuring service excellence and adherence to health regulations.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills with a positive attitude.
• Experience in inventory control and profit/loss management.
• Professional communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the bar and dining area.
• Manage and train staff effectively.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Positive attitude

Team leadership

Toast POS

7-Shifts Scheduling

Google Workspace

OpenTable Reservation System

Professional communication and presentation

Inventory control

Profit and Loss statement understanding

Tools

Toast POS

7-Shifts Scheduling

Google Workspace

OpenTable Reservation System

Job description

Avli is looking for a Restaurant Manager for our Lakeshore East location!

Summary

Avli Restaurants are creative Greek, where tradition meets contemporary elegance and guests experience our core philosophies of Philoxenia (hospitality), Kefi (joy), and Meraki (passion).

We welcome you in to live and enjoy life through our classic and contemporary Greek dishes, lively beverage program, and an ambiance that reflects life in Greece.

Our ideal candidate will have the following skills:

• Positive attitude
• Team leadership
• Toast POS, 7-Shifts Scheduling, Google Workspace, OpenTable Reservation System
• Professional communication and presentation
• Inventory control
• Profit and Loss statement understanding

Job Duties:

Bar and Front of House Management

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the bar and dining room floor, ensuring smooth and efficient service
• Adhere to company standards to increase sales and minimize beverage and labor costs
• Ensure that all staff demonstrate technical skills. Correct, coach, and counsel where necessary.
• Manage and train staff, including bartenders and servers
• Maintain strong bar and floor presence during service, embody the Avli Philosophy of a working manager connecting and interacting with guests
• Assist with weekly unit agenda meeting, daily pre-shift meetings, and maintain an open line of communication with fellow managers and company leadership
• Address guest concerns with punctuality, hospitality, and professionalism

Management Administration

• Assist with location inventory each month and at other requested intervals
• Maintain payroll tipsheet entry and nightly timesheet audits as necessary
• Assist with general supply and bar ordering
• Maintain detailed employee files, hiring and I9 verification, documented corrective actions per company procedures
• Execute closing procedures: handling money handling, end of day reports, maintaining detailed logs and shift notes, securing the facility
• Monitor staff action to ensure that staff is in compliance with all health & safety laws and regulations
• Monitor all areas of the restaurant on an ongoing basis and take appropriate steps to ensure facilities meet standards, coordinate repairs where necessary

General:

• Ability to lift ~30lbs

Job Schedule:

Must be available to work various hours, days, and shifts, including holidays, nights, and weekends.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions associated with the role.