General Manager - New Restaurant Opening - NAIA

General Manager - New Restaurant Opening - NAIA


Company
DineAmic Hospitality
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
90K–110K a year
Via
Indeed

Job Description
DineAmic Hospitality is currently seeking a General Manager who will be responsible for day-to-day operations of all (FOH) front of house and (BOH) back of house team members at our newest restaurant, NAIA. The General Manager will be responsible for driving sales, managing costs, delivering an exceptional guest experience, and creating a high-performance, team-oriented workplace culture. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of management experience in a full-service, high-volume restaurant; creative ideas to drive sales and repeat business; and the capability to recruit, train, discipline, and develop team members.

General Functions + Responsibilities
• Meet restaurant operational standards by implementing productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; recommending system improvements.
• Support restaurant goals in all areas of operations to achieve the desired volume growth and optimum profit; Drive sales and repeat business by building rapport and establishing relationships with guests; Control costs by monitoring expenditures, identifying variances, and minimizing waste.
• Organize, run and supervise smooth and efficient daily shifts (including opening and closing shifts), ensuring an exceptional guest and employee experience; Maintain guest service by helping wait staff with table preparation and food delivery.
• Maintain ambiance by controlling lighting, background music, linen service, glassware, dinnerware, and utensil quality and placement; monitoring food presentation and service.
• Accomplish restaurant human resource objectives by selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; Clearly communicate job expectations and developmental feedback; Adhere to and enforce policies and procedures; Ensure that all paperwork and documentation is completed accurately and on a timely basis.
• Monitor, address and document individual employee performance through on-going feedback, positive recognition, formal performance reviews, coaching and, when necessary, disciplinary action up to and including

employment termination.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following, and enforcing sanitation standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Monitor and ensure the restaurant and the team’s compliance with all Company and restaurant policies and procedures as well as all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Other duties assigned as needed

Experience + Education Requirements
• At least 5 years of full-service management experience in a high-volume restaurant required
• Experience managing multiple units and/or opening a new store preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Proven track record of delivering results in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated leadership capability to build strong teams and achieve business goals
• Ability to plan and set goals and communicate direction to others.
• Valid Allergen, Sanitation and ServSafe Certifications required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS + WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Works onsite in a high-volume, high-energy restaurant environment with continuous guest interaction and exposure to moderate-to-high noise levels, varying temperatures, crowded spaces, and busy service periods.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (8–10 hours per shift), frequently move throughout dining and kitchen areas, navigate tight spaces, and occasionally bend, stoop, reach, and lift up to 25–40 pounds as needed.
• Ability to perform administrative duties including using a computer and POS systems, reviewing reports, managing schedules and financials, and completing documentation, with intermittent sitting but primarily active, floor-based leadership.

CORE COMPETENCIES
• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Communication Skills
• Emotional Intelligence
• Integrity
• Personal Development
• Professionalism
• Self-Management
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Technical Proficiency with computers and POS systems

Perks + Benefits
• BCBS Medical
• BCBS Dental
• EyeMed Vision
• Company-paid Short-term Disability Insurance
• Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• Commuter Benefits
• 401K + Match
• Monthly Food & Beverage Allowance and Discount

DineAmic Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

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