Restaurant Manager Jobs in Hometown, 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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Customer Experience Manager

  • Evanston, IL (22 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Evanston, IL (22 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 8 hours ago

At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited...

Restaurant Manager ILA's Chicago Now Hiring

  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 11 hours ago

Overview: The Ilas Restaurant Manager oversees all front-of-house operations, ensuring smooth service, high-quality guest experiences, and a collaborative work environment....

Now Hiring Restaurant Floor Manager Bucktown

  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 11 hours ago

Responsibilities: -Supervise daily restaurant operations, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures....

Four Corners - Front of House Manager

  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 18 hours ago

Company Overview Four Corners is a leading, Chicago-based hospitality group that owns and operates unique establishments, each thoughtfully created to offer an exceptional social experience,...

Orland Park Restaurant Manager - Chilis

  • Orland Park, IL (9 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Orland Park, IL (9 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 18 hours ago

Role Overview Chili's Managers are wired for hospitality! We're in the people business. So, we know how to make someone feel special, and our most successful Managers are passionate about...

Restaurant Manager

  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Management experience in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant setting Working knowledge of restaurant operations, including personnel management, food planning and preparation, purchasing, sanitation...

Front Office Coordinator

  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Heidrick & Struggles (Nasdaq: HSII) is the worlds foremost advisor on executive leadership, driving superior client performance through premier human capital leadership advisory services. For more...

Orland Park Restaurant Manager - Chili's

  • Orland Park, IL (9 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Orland Park, IL (9 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Role Overview Chili's Managers are wired for hospitality! We're in the people business. So, we know how to make someone feel special, and our most successful Managers are passionate about...

Shift Manager

  • Glenview, IL (24 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Glenview, IL (24 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 2 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....

Shift Manager

  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Buffalo Wild Wings GO has an atmosphere that creates stories worth telling - for our guests and for our Team Members. With our famous wings and flavors in a streamlined and counter-service...

Restaurant Manager

  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (12 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 2 days 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...

Customer Experience Manager - Victoria's Secret - Old Orchard - Skokie, IL

  • Skokie, IL (21 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Skokie, IL (21 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 3 days ago

A Victoria’s Secret & Co Customer Experience Manager is a values-based leader who delivers exceptional customer and associate experiences to grow top line sales. This role reports to the Store...

Restaurant Manager

  • Frankfort, IL (18 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Frankfort, IL (18 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 3 days ago

What Youll Do As a Restaurant Manager at Fat Rosies, youll bring the fun, keep the team moving, and make sure every guest feels like a VIP....

Table Games Assistant Shift Manager

  • East Hazel Crest, IL (11 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • East Hazel Crest, IL (11 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Description Job Overview The Table Games Assistant Shift Manager will work closely with the Table Games management team to manage the casino floor, ensuring superior customer/team member service...

Customer Experience Manager

  • Park Ridge, IL (20 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Park Ridge, IL (20 miles from Hometown, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Being a Swim Instructor at British Swim School is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact in the lives of your community to ensure the survival of the...

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Salary for Restaurant Manager Jobs in Hometown, IL

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Highest Education Level

Restaurant Managers in Hometown, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
34.0%
High School or GED
25.7%
Associate's Degree
17.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.2%
Master's Degree
7.1%
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 Hometown, 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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