Restaurant Manager Jobs in New Lenox, 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

  • Frankfort, IL (6 miles from New Lenox, IL)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Frankfort, IL (6 miles from New Lenox, IL)
  • 16 hours 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 (15 miles from New Lenox, IL)
  • 16 hours ago
  • East Hazel Crest, IL (15 miles from New Lenox, IL)
  • 16 hours 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...

Dyer Restaurant Manager - Chilis

  • Dyer, IN (24 miles from New Lenox, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Dyer, IN (24 miles from New Lenox, IL)
  • 4 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...

Restaurant Supervisor - Hiring Now

  • Naperville, IL (20 miles from New Lenox, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (20 miles from New Lenox, IL)
  • 5 days ago

The supervisor is in charge of day-to-day operations running smoothly and ensuring that standards are maintained for food quality, service, sanitation, cash handling, and supervision of team members...

Supervisor - Restaurant - Hiring Now

  • Naperville, IL (20 miles from New Lenox, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (20 miles from New Lenox, IL)
  • 5 days ago

The supervisor is in charge of day-to-day operations running smoothly and ensuring that standards are maintained for food quality, service, sanitation, cash handling, and supervision of team members...

Certified Restaurant Supervisor

  • Joliet, IL (13 miles from New Lenox, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Joliet, IL (13 miles from New Lenox, IL)
  • 6 days ago

As a Certified Restaurant Supervisor (CRS), you will be responsible for supporting the management team to ensure that restaurant operations run smoothly, while also filling important team member roles...

Dyer Restaurant Manager - Chili's

  • Dyer, IN (24 miles from New Lenox, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Dyer, IN (24 miles from New Lenox, IL)
  • 6 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...

Restaurant Manager

  • Naperville, IL (22 miles from New Lenox, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (22 miles from New Lenox, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Job Details Job Title Restaurant Manager Posted: 7/01/2025 Salary: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 / year Location IL, Naperville 1847 Freedom Drive Naperville, IL 60563 Description If you're looking for a...

Restaurant Shift Manager

  • Bourbonnais, IL (22 miles from New Lenox, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Bourbonnais, IL (22 miles from New Lenox, IL)
  • 7 days 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....

Evergreen Park Restaurant Manager - Chilis

  • Evergreen Park, IL (20 miles from New Lenox, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Evergreen Park, IL (20 miles from New Lenox, IL)
  • 9 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...

Evergreen Park Restaurant Manager - Chili's

  • Evergreen Park, IL (20 miles from New Lenox, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Evergreen Park, IL (20 miles from New Lenox, IL)
  • 11 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...

Restaurant Manager

  • Oak Brook, IL (20 miles from New Lenox, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (20 miles from New Lenox, IL)
  • 12 days ago

Compensation Range $55,000 - $70,000 / Year Compensation may include base salary and geographic differential. This position is bonus eligible. Job Description You are a seasoned restaurant leader,...

Restaurant Manager

  • Midlothian, IL (14 miles from New Lenox, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Midlothian, IL (14 miles from New Lenox, IL)
  • 13 days 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...

Customer Service Manager

  • Romeoville, IL (11 miles from New Lenox, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Romeoville, IL (11 miles from New Lenox, IL)
  • 14 days ago

Customer Service Manager Department: Customer Service Employment Type: Full Time Location: Romeoville, IL - Distribution Center Compensation: $80,000 - $115,000 / year Description The Customer...

Customer Experience Manager

  • Westmont, IL (19 miles from New Lenox, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Westmont, IL (19 miles from New Lenox, IL)
  • 14 days ago

The Ed Napleton Automotive Group is looking for our next Customer Experience Manager. This is an exciting opportunity in a growing, fast-paced industry. Located at Napleton Westmont Porsche the...

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Salary for Restaurant Manager Jobs in New Lenox, IL

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Restaurant Managers in New Lenox, 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 New Lenox, 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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