URGENT ! Restaurant General Manager – Fine Dining - Chicago, Illinois

MissionHires; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus potential

Employee discount

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

MissionHires is seeking a General Manager in Chicago to lead all management and employees, overseeing financial results and day-to-day operations. This position emphasizes delivering an exceptional guest experience while driving growth and efficiency. Proven experience in an executive role and a strong background in planning, budgeting, and business functions are essential for success.

The successful candidate will possess strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills, and hold a Bachelor's degree in Business or a relevant field. A competitive salary range of $105,000–$110,000 is offered, along with an annual bonus potential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a General Manager or in a similar executive role.
• Knowledge of business processes and functions (finance, HR, procurement, operations).

Responsibilities

• Deliver a charismatic, guest-focused experience.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and set growth goals.
• Prepare regular reports for upper management.

Skills

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving aptitude

Leadership skills

Planning and budgeting

Education

BSc/BA in Business or relevant field

Job description

The General Manager leads all management and employees, oversees budgets and financial results, and is accountable for all aspects of day-to-day operations. This role ensures the delivery of an exceptional guest experience while driving growth, efficiency, and long-term business success.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a charismatic, guest-focused experience

• Apply previous opening and/or multi-unit experience

• Use critical path management for operational efficiency

• Oversee day-to-day operations

• Design strategy and set growth goals

• Maintain budgets and optimize expenses

• Establish policies and processes

• Ensure employee productivity and professional development

• Oversee recruitment, training, and payroll

• Evaluate and improve operations and financial performance

• Direct employee assessment processes

• Prepare regular reports for upper management

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations

• Provide solutions to issues (profit decline, conflicts, competition loss)

Requirements

• Proven experience as a General Manager or similar executive role (5+ years)

• Experience in planning and budgeting

• Knowledge of business processes and functions (finance, HR, procurement, operations, etc.)

• Strong analytical ability

• Excellent communication skills

• Outstanding organizational and leadership skills

• Problem-solving aptitude

• BSc/BA in Business or relevant field (MSc/MA is a plus)

Benefits

• $105,000–$110,000 base salary

• Annual bonus potential: ~10% of base salary

• Employee discount

• Health insurance

• Paid time off