What are the responsibilities and job description for the Restaurant Manager position at Evanston Corner Bistro?
Restaurant Manager at Evanston Corner Bistro
703 Church St, Evanston, IL (inside the Hilton Orrington)
Evanston Corner Bistro just launched an elevated menu and an expanding wine program and we're looking for a Restaurant Manager who's led at the upscale or fine-dining level and knows how to make that show up on the floor every night.
About Us
Founded in 2009 by Nicole and Stephan Outrequin Quaisser, LM Restaurant Group is a family-owned hospitality company built on one idea: make people feel cared for. Evanston Corner Bistro sits in the heart of Evanston with a light-filled dining room, an expansive bar, private dining, and a covered outdoor terrace.
What You'll Do
- Own the floor! Guest experience, product quality, cost control, profitability
- Elevate service to match our new menu and wine program: pacing, presentation, wine conversation, the works
- Coach and develop the team; deliver both recognition and accountability
- Track satisfaction trends and act on them
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and alcohol awareness standards
- Drive revenue through upselling, menu ideas, and cross-selling hotel-wide
- Recruit, interview, and train team members
- Own the numbers — forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis
What You Bring
- 3–5 years managing F&B operations, with real time in upscale or fine-dining rooms
- A refined eye for hospitality, you elevate standards, you don't just maintain them
- POS systems fluency, Excel/Office comfort
- Forecasting and budget experience
- ServSafe Manager, Allergen Manager, and BASSET certifications (or ability to obtain)
- Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
- Flexible with weekends and holidays
Why Join LM
- Family-owned, values-driven, sustainability, diversity, and equity lived daily, not just stated
- A team that pushes each other to be their best
- Medical, dental, vision
- PTO and paid holidays
- 401(k) with discretionary match
- Staff meals and dining perks across LM
EOE/AA/Disabled/Veteran
Pay: From $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Application Question(s):
- Do you have any scheduling restrictions?
Experience:
- Restaurant management: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Evanston, IL 60201 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65,000