Restaurant Manager - Lead Service & Ops

Maxby Hospitality; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary ($50k-$65k annually

Performance-based Bonus Program (up to

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, &

Paid Vacation upon hire

401(k) with company match

Career advancement opportunities

Allowance for off-duty dining

Job summary

Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano in Bloomington, IL is seeking a friendly, reliable Restaurant Manager to oversee daily operations and create an exceptional guest experience. You will lead a team, hire and train staff, ensure food safety standards, manage schedules, and control costs while delivering on-time service in a fast-paced, hospitality-driven environment.

Candidates should have at least 2 years as a Dining Room Manager, relevant certifications, and a passion for wine and beverages;

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Dining Room Manager in a table-service restaurant
• Current Food Safety and Sanitation certification
• Current Alcohol Training certification
• Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written)
• Ability to work with a diverse group of staff, vendors, and guests
• Strong leadership and coaching skills. Ability to motivate and inspire a team
• Elevated knowledge of alcoholic beverages & beverage service
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously to deliver on-time results
• Working knowledge of point-of-sale systems & bookkeeping systems
• Proficient in web-based computer applications and Microsoft Office suite
• Must be able to travel away from home for 35-45 days to participate in management training
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays
• Must be able to work a variety of morning, afternoon, evening & late-night work shifts, to match operational needs
• Ability to work 45-55 hour work weeks. Work week hours will vary based on operational needs
• Must have exceptional hygiene and grooming habits
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work
• High level of stamina to work on feet for extended periods
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs
• Must be 21 years or older

Responsibilities

• Creating an exceptional service experience and prioritizing hospitality for our guests
• Overseeing the daily operations of the restaurant
• Hiring and training restaurant staff following company policies & procedures
• Upholding standards for food preparation and service
• Speaking with guests to address concerns or solve problems
• Creating work schedules for restaurant staff
• Controlling operational costs
• Taking inventories
• Ordering supplies
• Facility management
• Appraising staff performance

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Team training

Staff management

Operational cost control

Multitasking

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Hygiene awareness

Education

Food Safety Certification

Alcohol Certification

Tools

POS systems

Bookkeeping systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano in Bloomington, IL is seeking a friendly, reliable Restaurant Manager to oversee daily operations and create an exceptional guest experience. You will lead a team, hire and train staff, ensure food safety standards, manage schedules, and control costs while delivering on-time service in a fast-paced, hospitality-driven environment.

Candidates should have at least 2 years as a Dining Room Manager, relevant certifications, and a passion for wine and beverages;