Restaurant Manager

True Food Market; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Health benefits

Pet insurance

Prepaid legal

Job summary

True Food Kitchen is hiring in Chicago to lead the front-of-house team, ensuring top-quality service and guest satisfaction across busy service periods. This role involves staffing, floor management, and supervising health-compliant operations.

The position requires proven leadership in a fast-paced restaurant, with responsibilities including hiring, onboarding, and training to sustain our brand standards and guest experience.

Qualifications

• Management experience in a full-service, high-volume restaurant preferred.
• Ability to lead front-of-house teams, schedule, and uphold standards.
• Experience interviewing, onboarding, training, and developing staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead FOH team across shifts and ensure service quality.
• Schedule and manage payroll hours in compliance with policies and laws.
• Hire, onboard, train, and develop front-of-house staff to meet standards.

Skills

FOH management

Guest service

Hiring & training

Job description

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

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM

We believe that a life of purpose has the power to transform the world.

This isn't just a job - it's a chance to find your true purpose. We’re a full-service restaurant collection with locations from coast to coast, known for serving nutrient-dense, thoughtfully crafted dishes for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

THE RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

• Run high volume service periods from the floor or expo to ensure food quality and presentation are up to company standards.
• Performs precise line checks and facility walks and participates in all EcoSure & Health inspections with HOH to ensure a safe production environment.
• Manages all FOH employees in accordance with True Food Kitchen policies and applicable laws including interviewing, hiring, on-boarding, training and development of employees; planning assigning and directing work; performance appraisals, rewarding and disciplining employees.
• Manage FOH employees during shifts. Schedule and report payroll hours in compliance with company standards and state laws.

THE PERFECT PAIRING

• Are passionate about creating memorable dining experiences and exceeding guest expectations.
• Are resilient in stressful situations and always able to handle last minute requests.
• Have been a key ingredient in the success of a full-service, high-volume restaurant for more than 2 years as a manager.
• Have basic knowledge and understanding of financial aspects of business operations.

WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO

• Competitive Compensation Package with quarterly bonus
• Health and Wellness Benefits (medical, dental, eye & more)
• Pet Insurance for your fur babies
• Pre-paid legal support
• 401K and TRUE Matching
• Work-life balance including Thanksgiving and Christmas day off
• Dining discounts and family meals
• Additional perks and discounts through Perkspot

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