Upscale Restaurant Manager

Goodwin Recruiting; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Career growth

Dining perks

Leadership development

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting seeks an experienced Dining Room Manager for an upscale steakhouse in Rosemont, IL. Lead the busy dining room, guiding service and coordinating with the kitchen and bar to deliver polished hospitality on a high-volume floor.

The role requires hands-on leadership, the ability to manage seating and pacing, and a proven track record of coaching servers and hosts. Competitive compensation with growth potential and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of management in a high-volume, upscale dining environment.
• Strong leadership over servers, hosts, and bar staff.
• Ability to manage seating, table turns, service pacing, and dining room flow while maintaining a polished guest experience.
• Knowledge of wine, spirits, and beer service.
• Coordinate with culinary and bar teams to ensure accurate orders and timely execution.
• Calm, decisive leadership during peak service and bottlenecks.
• Experience training, coaching, and holding teams to elevated service standards.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to health, sanitation, and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the dining room floor during peak hours.
• Coordinate with kitchen and bar to ensure timely service and guest satisfaction.
• Monitor seating, pacing, and dining room flow to maintain a polished guest experience.
• Coach and develop front-of-house staff for elevated service.
• Uphold health, sanitation, and safety standards in daily operations.

Skills

Management experience

Floor leadership

Guest service

Team coaching

Operations coordination

Upscale dining knowledge

Job description

Upscale Steakhouse Dining Room Manager

Rosemont, IL

Lead the floor at a bustling, upscale steakhouse where classic hospitality, exceptional food, and polished service come together. This opportunity offers a lively, high-volume environment and a strong path for career growth.

We're seeking a hands-on Dining Room Manager who can command a busy floor while making every guest feel personally welcomed. You'll guide service, coordinate with the kitchen and bar, and keep your team confident and focused through peak dining periods.

If you thrive on the energy of a packed dining room, lead calmly under pressure, and know how to deliver elevated hospitality at volume, we'd love to connect.

Dining Room Manager Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive base salary with clear growth potential
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company support
• Two weeks of PTO in your first year
• Strong internal promotion opportunities within an established, expanding restaurant group
• Dining perks and ongoing leadership development programs

Dining Room Manager Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of management experience in a high-volume, upscale full-service restaurant; steakhouse experience strongly preferred
• Confident floor presence with a hands-on approach to leading servers, hosts, and bar staff
• Proven ability to manage seating, table turns, service pacing, and dining room flow while maintaining a polished guest experience
• Strong wine, spirits, and beer knowledge, including tableside wine service
• Ability to coordinate with culinary and bar teams to maintain accurate orders, timely execution, and consistent presentation
• Calm, decisive leadership during peak service, with the ability to anticipate bottlenecks and adjust quickly
• Strong guest recovery skills and a warm, professional approach to building repeat business
• Experience training, coaching, and holding teams accountable to elevated service standards
• Strong organizational skills and attention to health, sanitation, and safety compliance

Preferred Background & Skills

• Experience in a busy steakhouse or upscale restaurant serving significant guest volume
• Familiarity with the Chicago or Rosemont dining market
• Comfort reviewing sales, labor, and service metrics to guide daily operations
• Experience balancing reservations, walk-ins, and large partiesA track record of developing strong teams and creating a culture of accountability and hospitality