Restaurant Manager

McCormick & Schmick's; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Career development

Employee discounts

Health benefit plans

Dental & vision

Life insurance

Discretionary bonus

Paid leave

Paid time off

Job summary

McCormick & Schmick's is seeking a Restaurant Manager in Des Plaines, IL to oversee daily operations, develop staff, and ensure exceptional guest experiences in an upscale dining setting.

You will manage front-of-house operations, monitor financial performance, and maintain rigorous standards for service, food quality, and compliance. A strong leadership track record and hands-on approach are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of upscale/fine dining restaurant management experience.
• Strong front-of-house knowledge and financial acumen.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Stable and progressive work history with strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guest satisfaction with a hands-on leadership style.
• Motivate and lead staff to optimize labor and costs.
• Monitor compliance with health, safety, and liquor regulations.
• Ensure accuracy of daily sales, cash handling, and payroll records.

Skills

FOH knowledge

Financial acumen

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Stable work history

Management experience

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.

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 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 $65,000.00 - USD $75,000.00 /Yr.