Restaurant Manager

True Food Kitchen; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Quarterly bonus

Health and Wellness Benefits

Pet Insurance

Gym membership discount

Pre-paid legal support

401K and TRUE Matching

Thanksgiving and Christmas day off

Dining discounts and family meals

Perkspot discounts

Job summary

True Food Kitchen in West Chicago, IL is seeking an experienced Front of House Manager to lead daily guest service, oversee floor operations, and maintain food quality in a high-volume setting. You will interview, hire, onboard, train, and develop FOH staff; plan, assign, and direct work; and handle payroll hours in compliance with company policies and state laws.

The role includes a quarterly bonus and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years as a manager in a full-service high-volume restaurant.
• Basic knowledge of financial aspects of business operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead FOH operations and service quality during high-volume periods.
• Interview, hire, onboard, train and develop FOH staff; oversee scheduling and payroll hours.
• Ensure adherence to health inspections and company policies; oversee performance appraisals and disciplinary actions.

Skills

People management

Hiring

Training

Payroll

Job description

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
• Gym membership discount
• 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

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.