Restaurant Operations Leader

Benihana - Schaumburg; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Employee dining discounts

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The One Group in Schaumburg, IL is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee daily front-of-house and back-of-house operations, ensuring smooth service and leading a team to deliver unforgettable guest experiences.

You will drive service excellence, manage staffing, mentor employees, control costs, and enhance brand presence through guest engagement and local partnerships in a fast-paced dining environment. This role offers career development opportunities within a global hospitality brand.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience as a Restaurant Manager, General Manager, or Hospitality Manager.
• Strong customer service background focused on guest experience and operational excellence.
• Extensive food and beverage knowledge with ability to educate staff on menus and ingredients.
• Familiarity with restaurant management software (OpenTable, Avero, POS systems).
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Acute financial management skills, with experience handling budgets and P&L reports.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations, including front-of-house and back-of-house management.
• Maintain service excellence, ensuring all guests receive an elevated and seamless dining experience.
• Monitor product quality, vendor relationships, and compliance with sanitation and safety regulations.
• Organize and supervise staff shifts, ensuring optimal floor coverage.
• Implement and uphold company policies and hospitality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Food & beverage knowledge

OpenTable / Avero / POS systems

Leadership & communication

Financial management (budgets & P&L)

Tools

OpenTable

Avero

POS systems

Job description

The One Group in Schaumburg, IL is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee daily front-of-house and back-of-house operations, ensuring smooth service and leading a team to deliver unforgettable guest experiences.

You will drive service excellence, manage staffing, mentor employees, control costs, and enhance brand presence through guest engagement and local partnerships in a fast-paced dining environment. This role offers career development opportunities within a global hospitality brand.