Restaurant Manager | Fast Casual Restaurant

NextGen Hospitality Solutions; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Advancement potential

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

NextGen Hospitality Solutions is seeking a proven leader to head a high-volume fast casual operation. This role directs daily restaurant operations, drives financial performance, and mentors a strong team to deliver outstanding guest experiences.

You will own staff recruitment, training, food safety, and brand standards while maintaining cost controls. A customer-first mindset and a track record in P&L management are essential to excel in this role.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in fast-paced restaurant environments.
• Strong track record managing P&L and controlling costs.
• Expertise in staff recruitment, training, and team development.
• Deep understanding of food safety and operational standards.
• Customer-first mindset with passion for service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Manage all daily restaurant operations and financial performance.
• Recruit, train, and develop high-quality staff members.
• Ensure food quality, safety standards, and health compliance.
• Deliver consistently excellent customer service and satisfaction.
• Execute operational procedures and maintain brand consistency.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Staff development

Customer service excellence

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Lead a High-Volume Fast Casual Operation

Ready to lead and energize a dynamic restaurant team?

This fast casual establishment is seeking an experienced manager to take the helm of a thriving, high-volume operation. You'll direct daily operations, build and mentor a strong team, and deliver exceptional guest experiences. This is an excellent opportunity for a leader ready to make an immediate impact.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Competitive compensation of $55,000-$60,000 plus performance bonuses
• Comprehensive health benefits: medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan and generous paid time off
• Advancement potential as we grow
• Team-oriented culture that values leadership and innovation

What You'll Do

• Manage all daily restaurant operations and financial performance
• Recruit, train, and develop high-quality staff members
• Ensure food quality, safety standards, and health compliance
• Deliver consistently excellent customer service and satisfaction
• Execute operational procedures and maintain brand consistency

What We're Looking For

• Proven leadership experience in fast-paced restaurant environments
• Strong track record managing P&L and controlling costs
• Expertise in staff recruitment, training, and team development
• Deep understanding of food safety and operational standards
• Customer-first mentality with passion for service excellence