Restaurant Manager, Violi

DineAmic Hospitality

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Violi, brought to you by DineAmic Hospitality and located at Oakbrook Center in Oak Brook, Illinois, serves classic Greek taverna-style dishes in a dining space inspired by Mykonos. The Restaurant Manager assists with day-to-day operations of the front-of-house team while driving sales, managing costs, and delivering an exceptional guest experience. The role includes supervising shifts, managing guest service, and hiring, training, and developing staff. Managers often work 50 hours or more per week, including nights and weekends.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of management experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Advanced wine knowledge.
• Valid Allergen, Sanitation, and ServSafe certifications.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to recruit, train, and develop high-performing team members.

Nice To Haves

• Fine dining or upscale dining experience.
• Wine certification such as WSET, Court of Master Sommeliers, or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Organize, run, and supervise smooth and efficient daily shifts, including opening and closing shifts.
• Maintain restaurant ambiance by overseeing lighting, background music, linen service, glassware, dinnerware, utensil quality and placement, food presentation, and service.
• Complete paperwork, documentation, reporting, and administrative duties accurately and on time.
• Manage reservations, greet guests, and ensure efficient table service.
• Build rapport and relationships with guests to foster loyalty, repeat business, and positive reviews.
• Listen actively and empathetically to defuse tense situations and resolve guest issues promptly and professionally.
• Hire, train, and supervise servers, bartenders, bussers, and hosts.
• Communicate job expectations and monitor, address, and document employee performance through ongoing feedback, recognition, reviews, coaching, and disciplinary action when needed.
• Hold team members accountable to company policies, safety standards, and excellent customer service.
• Establish, follow, and enforce food safety, hygiene, and employee health regulations to maintain a safe, secure, and healthy environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the role.

Benefits

• BCBS medical insurance
• BCBS dental insurance
• EyeMed vision insurance
• 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
• 401(k) with match
• Monthly food and beverage allowance and discount

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed