Upscale Restaurant Manager

Nbutexas; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company support

Two weeks PTO in your first year

Internal promotion opportunities

Job summary

Nbutexas is seeking an Upscale Dining Room Manager to lead busy dining rooms with calm, confident leadership and a focus on elevated service at scale. This role emphasizes floor leadership, staff development, and seamless guest experiences within a storied Chicago-area restaurant group.

The candidate will manage dining room operations, collaborate with culinary teams, and drive consistent service standards across peak periods while fostering a culture of mentorship and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in upscale or fine-dining full-service restaurant.
• Strong knowledge across wine, spirits, and beer, including tableside service.
• Hands-on leadership to guide servers, hosts, and bar staff during peak service.
• Ability to train, coach, and provide in-the-moment feedback to develop a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the floor with confidence and operational discipline.
• Oversee dining room flow, pacing, seating strategy, and floor operations.
• Collaborate with culinary teams to maintain timing, quality, and presentation standards.
• Resolve guest issues professionally and warmly.

Skills

Leadership

Beverage knowledge

Staff coaching

Guest relations

Job description

Upscale Dining Room Manager

Be part of one of Chicago’s most recognizable restaurant groups, known for classic hospitality, lively dining rooms, and a loyal following. This is not a trendy flash-in-the-pan concept. It is a proven, high-volume restaurant group with deep Chicago roots, strong guest demand, and a reputation for consistent scratch cuisine, polished service, and memorable dining experiences

We are seeking a polished Dining Room Manager who leads from the floor with confidence and operational discipline. This role is ideal for a hospitality professional who thrives in busy dining rooms where execution, teamwork, and guest relationships matter.

If you bring strong floor presence, calm leadership under pressure, and a passion for delivering consistent, elevated service at scale, this is an opportunity to grow within a respected, legacy-driven restaurant group.

Dining Room Manager Benefits & Compensation

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

Dining Room Manager Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in an upscale or fine-dining full-service restaurant
• Strong beverage knowledge across wine, spirits, and beer, including tableside wine service
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to guide servers, hosts, and bar staff during peak service
• Proven ability to oversee dining room flow, pacing, seating strategy, and overall floor operations
• High attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining elevated service standards
• Strong skill in resolving guest issues with professionalism and warmth
• Ability to train, coach, and provide in-the-moment feedback to develop a high-performing team
• Consistent track record ensuring full compliance with health, sanitation, and safety regulations
• Collaboration with culinary teams to maintain timing, quality, and presentation standards

Preferred Background & Skills

• Experience within Chicago’s high-volume dining landscape
• Strong business acumen and comfort reviewing sales, labor, and service metrics
• Exposure to multi-unit or long-established hospitality groups
• Passion for mentorship, service innovation, and cultivating a strong team culture

If you’re inspired by delivering first-class hospitality and love leading from the floor, this opportunity offers the environment, resources, and culture to take your career to the next level. Apply today to join a team where your leadership truly makes an impact.