Lettuce Entertain You

Independent, family-owned restaurant group

Restaurant Manager

Food & Beverage Operations ManagementUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeChicago, IL, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 2 years of restaurant management experience.
Ability to develop rapport with guests.
Ability to lead teams.
Ability to work a variety of days and shifts, including early mornings, late nights, and weekends, at multiple sites with or without overnight travel as needed.
Ability to move and lift up to 10 pounds frequently, up to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

Run shifts and lead and direct the daily operations of a restaurant.
Lead pre-shift meetings and participate in line, temperature, and cooler checks; oversee closing manager duties, including counting down the safe, reviewing labor sheets, and preparing the nightly numbers email.
Organize, run, and supervise efficient daily opening and closing shifts, ensuring an exceptional guest and employee experience.
Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering the Culture of Caring.
Respond immediately and effectively to guest and employee needs and feedback.
Assist the General Manager in managing costs, driving sales, and growing the business in support of financial goals.
Partner with the General Manager and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise, and develop back-of-house employees and teams as needed.
Perform regular and ad hoc inventories of food, beverage, and restaurant supplies; track high-cost items; place supply orders; and accept and inspect deliveries.
Model and promote teamwork across all teams.
Use tact and good judgment when addressing challenges involving guests, vendors, and employees, responding with patience and courtesy.

About US

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba is Chicago's original tapas restaurant, serving authentic Spanish cuisine and signature sangria in a lively, warm atmosphere in Lincoln Park since 1985.

Overview

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba is Hiring Now: RESTAURANT MANAGER!

Lettuce Entertain You is looking for a RESTAURANT MANAGER with 2+ years of restaurant management experience in a high-volume, full-service environment. This Restaurant Manager will oversee daily operations, with a unique focus on leading service alongside our front of house teams.

A Few of Our Benefits:

Competitive Salary
Quarterly Bonus
Paid Time Off - including Paid Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation
401(k)
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
Dental & Vision Insurance
Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
Domestic Partner Benefits
Restaurant Discounts
Employee Assistance Program - focusing on a commitment to mental health & wellness

Why Work With Lettuce?

Lettuce is a culinary-driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to our people: we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at over 110 locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. We proudly serve guests at more than 60 concepts ranging from fast casual to fine dining restaurants. If you’re ready to be a part of what we do next, then explore your possibilities at Lettuce and apply today! EOE. We participate in E-Verify

Responsibilities

Run shifts and lead and direct the daily operations of a restaurant
Lead pre-shift meetings and participate in line, temperature and cooler checks; oversee all closing manager duties including counting down the safe, reviewing labor sheets and preparing nightly numbers email
Organize, run and supervise smooth and efficient daily opening and closing shifts, ensuring an exceptional guest and employee experience
Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering our Culture of Caring
Respond immediately and effectively to guest and employee needs and feedback
Assist GM in managing costs, driving sales and growing the business in support of financial goals

Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed

Perform regular and ad hoc inventories of food, beverage and restaurant supplies and track high cost items; place food, beverage and restaurant supply orders; and accept and inspect deliveries

Model and promote teamwork across all teams
Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy
Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed
Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds

Qualifications

2+ years of restaurant management experience
Skilled in developing guest rapport
Skilled in leading teams

Salary Range

USD $65,000.00 - USD $75,000.00 /Yr.

Compensation: 65000 to 75000 (USD)

About the Company

Lettuce Entertain You

Independent, family-owned restaurant group

Lettuce Entertain You is a Chicago-based, independent, family-owned restaurant group that owns, manages and licenses more than 110 restaurants across several states. It operates a diverse portfolio of concepts, from fast casual to fine dining, including brands like R.J. Grunts, Aba, Hub 51, Wildfire, RPM Italian, M Burger, Shaw’s Crab House, Mon Ami Gabi, and Beatrix. The company focuses on attracting and developing people with creativity and an entrepreneurial spirit, providing extensive training and rewarding talent and drive. Its product line is not a single dish but a collection of restaurant concepts and dining experiences under one organizational umbrella. The goal is to be the best in the business by cultivating talent, creativity, and high standards in hospitality, food, and service, across its growing portfolio.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Chicago, IL
Founded: 1971

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