General Manager - Dimmi Dimmi

Description

Cornerstone Restaurant Group (CRG), based in Fulton Market, is seeking a talented General Manager to lead CRG’s newest restaurant, Dimmi Dimmi, nestled in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. The restaurant will feature 75 seats inside, with an additional 40 seats outside during patio season next summer.

With Dimmi Dimmi, CRG is reimagining the iconic neighborhood Italian spot with bold red‑sauce staples, classic cocktails, and a warm, buzzing vibe. It’s where timeless tradition meets modern energy, brought to life with heartfelt hospitality and moments made to share.

As General Manager, you’ll collaborate with an exceptional culinary team led by Executive Chef Matthew Eckfeld, who honed his expertise in Italian cuisine at New York’s celebrated Carbone and other iconic Major Food Group restaurants. Our pastry program is guided by consultant Casey Doody, a French Pastry School alum and former Director of Pastry at the renowned Boka Group.

We’re looking for a leader who shares our passion for heartfelt hospitality, values collaboration, and thrives in creating a team environment where guests and employees alike feel appreciated and inspired. If you’re ready to be part of something special, to grow, lead, and help write the next chapter of the CRG story, we’d love to connect with you.

Employee Relations

• Manage the interview process, hiring, and effective onboarding of new hires, with support from the HR team, driving excellence.

• Drive service standards and manage training in concert with CRG’s L&D Manager.

• Handle employee coaching and counseling as needed, in collaboration with HR.

• Build a rapport between the kitchen and front of house staff to increase communication and collaboration.

• Create and post weekly staff schedules.

• Maintain a sound and stress‑free environment for all team members.

• Maintain an employee recognition and incentive program to maintain high morale.

• Perform timely employee reviews.

General Operations

• Effectively supervise the restaurant and bar operation.

• Accurately perform/oversee monthly inventories.

• Analyze sales figures to set, monitor, and control budget for the restaurant.

• Anticipate guests’ needs by learning their preferences and habits.

• Assist in any areas of the restaurant that the business needs require.

• Assist in repairs of anything that obstructs the normal operation of the business.

• Conduct daily pre‑shift/post‑shift and other periodic meetings to increase communication.

• Consistently monitor labor costs to remain within labor budgets when scheduling staff.

• Develop and implement creative solutions for areas of improvement.

• Develop efficient processes to manage and control food and beverage inventory.

• Ensure that hosts are greeting guests and answering telephone calls promptly and cordially.

• Maintain relationships with vendors and manage the ordering and receiving cycle for the restaurant and develop efficient receiving processes.

• Make a constant effort to tailor service and add personalization by greeting guest by name when possible.

• Monitor and observe guest’s experience. Ensure guests are satisfied with the food and service. Respond promptly and courteously to any requests.

• Manage the restaurant to meet or exceed standards in food quality, safety, and cleanliness.

• Respond to any guest complaints and take necessary action.

• Supervise all restaurant employees and delegate tasks as needed.

• Train, monitor, and maintain the POS System.

• Work with Sr. Director of Sales and Marketing in developing and driving guest outreach, communication, and marketing efforts, including the coordination of private & semi-private events.

The preceding reflects management’s definition of essential functions for the General Manager job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or for other reasons.

Benefits

• Performance - based annual bonus potential

• Performance - based quarterly bonus potential

• 401K with company match

• Monthly competitive dining allowance

• Monthly cell phone reimbursement

• Paid vacation

• Paid sick time

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