Restaurant Manager

Tre Dita • Chicago, IL

4d • $55,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Tre Dita, located in the St. Regis Chicago, is led by Chef Evan Funke and features handmade pasta prepared daily and classic Italian steaks. Lettuce Entertain You is hiring a Restaurant Manager to oversee daily restaurant operations, with a particular focus on leading service alongside the front-of-house teams. The role requires restaurant management experience in a high-volume, full-service environment and includes working a variety of days and shifts, including early mornings, late nights, and weekends, at multiple sites as needed.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of restaurant management experience in a high-volume, full-service environment.
• Skilled in developing guest rapport.
• Skilled in leading teams.
• Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds.

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 opening and closing shifts while 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 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.
• Work a variety of days and shifts, including early mornings, late nights, and weekends, at multiple sites with or without overnight travel as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Quarterly bonus
• Paid time off, including paid holidays, personal days, and vacation
• 401(k)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Life, accident protection, and critical illness insurance
• Domestic partner benefits
• Restaurant discounts
• Employee assistance program focused on mental health and wellness

What This Job Offers

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