Restaurant Manager Jobs in Illinois

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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Cafe Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 hours ago

Summary The Cafe Manager builds a healthy business and a healthy culture within their cafes. Ensures the operational needs of the cafe are met, while also supporting, and providing leadership to...

Deli Manager

  • Lake Forest, IL
  • 3 hours ago
  • Lake Forest, IL
  • 3 hours ago

The Fresh Market & You: Our mission is to make everyday eating extraordinary for our guests, and we are looking for a new team member who will commit to helping us deliver on this mission. Our...

Front of House Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 hours ago

Ability to identify problems and be solution-oriented in regarding service and restaurant operations....

Restaurant Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details Upscale, full-serivce restaruant in Western Suburbs and Chicago looking for a strong manager Must have: Strong employment track record Bar management...

Restaurant Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 hours ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant is looking for a seasoned Restaurant Manager....

Customer Experience Manager

  • Kildeer, IL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Kildeer, IL
  • 8 hours ago

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

Restaurant Manager - Belleville, IL

  • Swansea, IL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Swansea, IL
  • 8 hours ago

Communicates and follows-up with guests to obtain feedback and identify service and food quality improvement opportunities. Assists and resolves all guest complaints in-person or by phone....

Restaurant Shift Manager

  • Bloomingdale, IL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Bloomingdale, IL
  • 9 hours 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

  • Rock Falls, IL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Rock Falls, IL
  • 12 hours ago

As a Shift Manager, you help with day-to-day restaurant operations. Training and working alongside your team, you will also help manage food and labor costs. In other words: mama approved....

Restaurant Manager

  • Peoria, IL
  • 17 hours ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 17 hours ago

Our Restaurant Managers report to the General Manager and are accountable for taking initiative, being people-focused, and results-oriented....

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

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

hospitality Solutions-oriented approach with the ability to support restaurant goals and objectives Prior experience with restaurant management software systems (i.e....

Restaurant Manager

  • Rosemont, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Rosemont, IL
  • 1 day ago

Were looking for a passionate Restaurant Manager to lead with heart, hustle, and hospitality....

Shift Manager

  • Crystal Lake, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Crystal Lake, IL
  • 2 days ago

Communicating openly and honestly with the Restaurant Management team. Following cash, security, inventory and labor policies and procedures....

Restaurant Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

Qualifications: To perform the Restaurant Manager job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily....

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Salary for Restaurant Manager Jobs in Illinois

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 Illinois offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
33.9%
High School or GED
25.8%
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 Illinois
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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