Assistant Manager Jobs in Evanston, IL

The Assistant Manager in the hospitality industry plays a crucial role in the smooth operation of the establishment, such as hotels or restaurants. They are responsible for overseeing the daily operations, ensuring the highest level of customer service is provided, scheduling staff shifts, managing financials, and resolving customer complaints. They also assist the Manager with strategic planning, staff training, and implementing operational improvements. In some cases, they may also be involved in hiring and employee evaluations.

An Assistant Manager should have exceptional communication and leadership skills, as well as the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. They should also have a strong understanding of customer service and the ability to solve problems efficiently. Some certifications that would be advantageous for this role include a Degree in Hospitality Management, and certificates in Food Safety and First Aid Training. Prior to becoming an Assistant Manager, one could have roles such as Guest Services Representative, Front Desk Supervisor, or Restaurant Supervisor, which provides valuable experience in operations and customer service.

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Assistant Front Office Manager

  • Posted June 3, 2026
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 21 hours ago

voco Chicago Downtown/Holiday Inn Chicago Dwtn - Wolf Point 350 W Wolf Point Plaza Chicago, IL 60654 Hotel with 521 Rooms Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet Facebook LinkedIn...

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Assistant Restaurant Manager

  • Dunkin'
  • Hanover Park, IL (23 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hanover Park, IL (23 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Overview An Assistant Restaurant Manager is generally responsible for supporting the Restaurant Manager, Shift leaders and Team. They performs all duties of the Restaurant Manager in their...

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Dining Services Assistant Manager

  • Healthcare Services Group
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities The Dining Services Assistant Manager is responsible for assisting the Dining Services Manager in overseeing the dining operations and ensuring high standards of food quality, safety...

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Assistant Manager

  • Dunkin'
  • Palatine, IL (17 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Palatine, IL (17 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Assistant Manager Job Summary: Assistant Managers support Restaurant Managers in their efforts to develop a team of dedicated people delivering great guest experiences and profitable top line sales....

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Assistant Manager - Shell 1

  • Jack in the Box, Inc.
  • La Grange, IL (20 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • La Grange, IL (20 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Assistant Managers: Manage the restaurant operations in conjunction with, or in the absence of, the Restaurant Manager Find, train, develop and recognize the best people Manage daily activities to ensure...

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Restaurant Assistant General Manager

  • Goodwin Recruiting
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 6 days ago

quality, cleanliness, service, and overall operations Drive guest satisfaction through strong floor presence and attention to detail Support daily restaurant operations, including staffing, scheduling...

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KFC Assistant Restaurant Manager L081011

  • KFC
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Getting Started * Job you are applying for: KFC Assistant Restaurant Manager at the following location(s): L081011 - Chicago, IL Resume Application View Job Description - KFC Assistant Restaurant...

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KFC Assistant Restaurant Manager L081003

  • KFC
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Getting Started * Job you are applying for: KFC Assistant Restaurant Manager at the following location(s): L081003 - Chicago, IL Resume Application View Job Description - KFC Assistant Restaurant...

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KFC Assistant Restaurant Manager L081010

  • KFC
  • Streamwood, IL (24 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Streamwood, IL (24 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Getting Started * Job you are applying for: KFC Assistant Restaurant Manager at the following location(s): L081010 - Streamwood, IL Resume Application View Job Description - KFC Assistant...

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KFC Assistant Restaurant Manager L081006

  • KFC
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Getting Started * Job you are applying for: KFC Assistant Restaurant Manager at the following location(s): L081006 - Chicago, IL Resume Application View Job Description - KFC Assistant Restaurant...

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KFC Assistant Restaurant Manager - Salary L081002

  • KFC
  • Lombard, IL (20 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Lombard, IL (20 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Getting Started * Job you are applying for: KFC Assistant Restaurant Manager - Salary at the following location(s): L081002 - Lombard, IL Resume Application View Job Description - KFC Assistant...

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KFC Assistant Restaurant Manager - Hourly L081003

  • KFC
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Getting Started * Job you are applying for: KFC Assistant Restaurant Manager - Hourly at the following location(s): L081003 - Chicago, IL Resume Application View Job Description - KFC Assistant...

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Assistant Manager (Chicago - Lakeview)

  • Playa Bowls
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 8 days ago

As the Assistant Manager, you will be working cohesively with the Manager of the shop performing a variety of tasks from training new employees to strategically resolving problems....

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Associate Manager, Loyalty Strategy & Guest Experience

  • Hyatt Hotels Corp.
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 11 days ago

The Opportunity Hyatt seeks an enthusiastic Associate Manager, Loyalty Strategy & Guest Experience to join our World of Hyatt Loyalty Strategy team. In this role, you will be collaborating closely...

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Assistant Manager - IL

  • Qdoba
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
  • 11 days ago

Pay Range: $20.20 - $24.20/hour POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Manager is responsible for managing restaurant operations, in conjunction with or in the absence of the General Manager....

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Demographic Data for Evanston, IL

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Salary for Assistant Manager Jobs in Evanston, IL

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitality research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Assistant Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

Assistant Managers in Evanston, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
34.9%
High School or GED
26.0%
Associate's Degree
15.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.1%
Master's Degree
7.8%
Some College
2.7%
Some High School
0.9%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Assistant Managers in Evanston, IL
4-6 years
36.0%
2-4 years
20.6%
None
18.7%
Less than 1 year
18.3%
1-2 years
3.6%
6-8 years
1.5%
8-10 years
0.8%
10+ years
0.5%



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