Restaurant Manager - Growth, Guest-First Leader

Horizon Hospitality Associates, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Dining discounts

Transportation discounts

Job summary

Horizon Hospitality Associates, Inc. is seeking an energetic Restaurant Manager to join its leadership team in downtown Chicago. This role shapes team culture with a commitment to hospitality and operational excellence.

You will oversee both front- and back-of-house functions and participate in a comprehensive training program. The position requires strong leadership, guest-focused service, and solid knowledge of restaurant financials, labor scheduling, and inventory systems.

Qualifications

• At least three years of restaurant management experience, preferably in a high-volume or scratch-kitchen environment.
• Experience managing revenues of $4M or more.
• Strong, hands-on leadership style with a guest-first approach.
• Ability to excel in fast-paced, high-demand service settings.
• Solid understanding of restaurant financials, labor scheduling, and inventory systems.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and peak business periods.
• Ability to commute or relocate to Raleigh.

Responsibilities

• The Restaurant Manager plays a key role in shaping the team culture and ensuring consistently high service and operational standards.
• This role includes a comprehensive training program that provides broad exposure to both front- and back-of-house functions—including serving, hosting, bar operations, line cooking, prep, expediting, and all areas of financial and operational management.

Skills

Leadership

Guest-first attitude

Communication

Problem-solving

Organization

Time management

Job description

Horizon Hospitality Associates, Inc. is seeking an energetic Restaurant Manager to join its leadership team in downtown Chicago. This role shapes team culture with a commitment to hospitality and operational excellence.

You will oversee both front- and back-of-house functions and participate in a comprehensive training program. The position requires strong leadership, guest-focused service, and solid knowledge of restaurant financials, labor scheduling, and inventory systems.