Restaurant Manager Jobs in Great Lakes, IL

A Restaurant Manager is a crucial player in the hospitality industry, responsible for the overall operation of a restaurant or dining facility. This involves a wide range of tasks, including staff management, inventory control, customer service, marketing, and financial management. They ensure that the restaurant operates efficiently and profitably, while fostering a positive work environment. They are responsible for maintaining high production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards.

Key skills required for a restaurant manager include leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. They should also have a thorough understanding of food safety principles and should ideally hold a Food Safety Handler certification. Critical financial skills, such as budgeting and financial analysis, are also beneficial. Prior roles that could lead to a restaurant management position include roles as a Restaurant Supervisor, Assistant Manager, or even a Head Chef. These positions offer invaluable experience in managing staff, dealing with customers, and understanding restaurant operations.

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Restaurant Manager

  • Northbrook, IL (13 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Northbrook, IL (13 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 4 hours ago

A Restaurant Manager is generally responsible for providing strong, positive leadership to his/her team to deliver great and friendly guest experiences, operational excellence and for helping to build...

Restaurant Manager - Now Hiring

  • Hoffman Est, IL (18 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Hoffman Est, IL (18 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 4 hours ago

A Restaurant Manager is generally responsible for providing strong, positive leadership to his/her team to deliver great and friendly guest experiences, operational excellence and for helping to build...

KFC Shift Manager

  • Des Plaines, IL (17 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Des Plaines, IL (17 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 6 hours ago

Ability to develop your leadership skills and seek Assistant Manager, and Restaurant Manager opportunities....

Restaurant Shift Manager

  • Deerfield, IL (9 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Deerfield, IL (9 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Leading a culture of food safety that meets company standards in food quality, cleanliness, and practices. Recognizing team members for their hard work and celebrating wins during each shift....

PT Customer Experience Manager - McHenry

  • McHenry, IL (21 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • McHenry, IL (21 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Store - CHI-MCHENRY, IL Deliver a customer centric shopping experience by managing and delivering effective front-end operations and expectations. Lead the omnichannel processes. Maintain store...

Shift Manager - 0523

  • Vernon Hills, IL (7 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Vernon Hills, IL (7 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 2 days ago

quality and food safety very seriously but do not take ourselves too seriously....

Shift Manager - 0526

  • Gurnee, IL (6 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Gurnee, IL (6 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 2 days ago

quality and food safety very seriously but do not take ourselves too seriously....

Shift Manager - 4044

  • Kildeer, IL (18 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kildeer, IL (18 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 2 days ago

quality and food safety very seriously but do not take ourselves too seriously....

Shift Manager - 4109

  • Waukegan, IL (3 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Waukegan, IL (3 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 2 days ago

quality and food safety very seriously but do not take ourselves too seriously....

Shift Manager - 4080

  • Des Plaines, IL (17 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Des Plaines, IL (17 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 2 days ago

quality and food safety very seriously but do not take ourselves too seriously....

Shift Manager - 0525

  • Mount Prospect, IL (17 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Mount Prospect, IL (17 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 2 days ago

quality and food safety very seriously but do not take ourselves too seriously....

Shift Manager - 0579

  • Crystal Lake, IL (23 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Crystal Lake, IL (23 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 2 days ago

quality and food safety very seriously but do not take ourselves too seriously....

Shift Manager - 0651

  • Pleasant Prairie, WI (15 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pleasant Prairie, WI (15 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 2 days ago

quality and food safety very seriously but do not take ourselves too seriously....

Shift Manager

  • Schaumburg, IL (22 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (22 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Our secret to leading the way in hospitality? We put our people first! At Shake Shack, our mission is to Stand For Something Good in all that we do. From our teams to our neighborhoods, we're...

Shift Manager

  • Skokie, IL (19 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Skokie, IL (19 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 4 days ago

What you'll do WHY WENDY’S? Families come in all shapes and sizes, that includes the Wendy’s family - the people you will work with as a Shift Manager. We get you. We got you....

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Salary for Restaurant Manager Jobs in Great Lakes, 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 Restaurant Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

Restaurant Managers in Great Lakes, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
34.0%
High School or GED
25.7%
Associate's Degree
17.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.2%
Master's Degree
7.2%
Some College
3.2%
Some High School
0.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Restaurant Managers in Great Lakes, IL
2-4 years
29.5%
1-2 years
29.4%
None
18.4%
Less than 1 year
17.8%
4-6 years
4.9%



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