Restaurant General Manager; RGM

Restaurant General Manager

Compensation: $70,000–$80,000 + 25% bonus + full benefits + 401(k)
Cuisine: Upscale Italian / American

On behalf of a well-known hospitality group
, we are hiring for one of their reputable, design-driven restaurants located inside a prominent lifestyle hotel in Chicago
.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Restaurant Manager/GM to lead operations at an upscale restaurant within a well‑established lifestyle hotel. This role requires strong leadership, exceptional guest‑service standards, and the ability to drive both team performance and financial results.

• Oversee day‑to‑day restaurant operations while ensuring an elevated guest experience.
• Lead, train, and motivate a team of 20–30 front‑of‑house employees.
• Manage scheduling, coaching, performance reviews, and staff development.
• Maintain high service standards, hospitality excellence, and brand consistency.
• Partner closely with the culinary team to support seamless service and menu execution.
• Ensure adherence to all health, safety, and operational compliance standards.
• Represent the group’s culture and hospitality values while driving business success.

• Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager or General Manager in upscale dining.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team‑building abilities.
• Familiarity with Italian/American cuisine preferred.
• Skilled in high‑volume or hotel‑restaurant operations.
• Chicago‑area candidates strongly preferred.