Restaurant Manager

McCormick & Schmick's; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive training program

Career development and growth

Employee dining discounts

Health benefit plans

Dental, vision, life, disability, FSA,

401(k)

Paid sick leave

Paid time off

Monthly discretionary bonus

Job summary

McCormick & Schmick's in Des Plaines, IL seeks a Restaurant Manager to oversee daily operations, lead staff, and ensure exceptional guest experiences. The role emphasizes maintaining high service standards, quality food, and strong operational performance.

The position requires 2+ years in upscale dining management, staff development, and deep front-of-house knowledge, including cost control and compliance with health and liquor regulations. Competitive pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• At least 2+ years of upscale / fine dining restaurant management experience.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Stable and progressive work history; strong work ethic.
• Extensive front of house knowledge; advanced knowledge of financial aspects.

Responsibilities

• Ensures excellence in guest satisfaction through a hands-on, lead-by-example management style.
• Motivates employees to ensure cost control and labor management.
• Inspects establishment and observes staff and guests to ensure health, safety, and liquor regulation compliance.
• Ensures paperwork accuracy such as daily sales summaries, petty cash reimbursements, and payroll records.

Skills

Staff leadership

Guest satisfaction

Cost control

Labor management

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Overview

McCormick &Schmick’s is known for its timeless approach to American seafood dining, featuring impeccably fresh fish, premium steaks, and seasonally inspired dishes. With a polished yet approachable atmosphere, classic interiors, and attentive service, the restaurant delivers a refined experience rooted in quality and consistency. It’s a trusted destination for business dining, celebrations, and guests seeking expertly prepared steaks, seafood and oysters in an elegant setting.

Overview

McCormick &Schmick’s is known for its timeless approach to American seafood dining, featuring impeccably fresh fish, premium steaks, and seasonally inspired dishes. With a polished yet approachable atmosphere, classic interiors, and attentive service, the restaurant delivers a refined experience rooted in quality and consistency. It’s a trusted destination for business dining, celebrations, and guests seeking expertly prepared steaks, seafood and oysters in an elegant setting.
As a Restaurant Manager you will oversee daily operations, lead and develop staff, ensure exceptional guest experiences, and maintain high standards for service, food quality, and operational performance.

Benefits

• Extensive and well-rounded training program
• Continued career development and growth opportunities
• Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels
• Multiple health benefit plans to suit your needs
• Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, flexible spending accounts and 401 (k)
• Paid sick leave
• Paid time off
• Monthly discretionary bonus potential

Responsibilities

• Ensures excellence in guest satisfaction through commitment to a "Do Whatever It Takes Attitude" and a hands‑on, lead by example management style
• Utilizes leadership skills and motivates employees to ensure cost control and labor management
• Inspects establishment and observes workers and guests to ensure compliance with occupational, health, and safety standards and liquor regulations
• Ensures paperwork accuracy such as daily sales summary reports, petty cash reimbursement forms, and payroll records

Qualifications

• At least 2+ years of upscale / fine dining restaurant management experience
• Extensive front of house knowledge; Advanced knowledge of

financial aspects

• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Stable and progressive work history; Strong work ethic

EOE

Pay Range

USD $68,000.00 - USD $75,000.00 /Yr.