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Restaurant Manager JN -022026-172063

Goodwin Recruiting
Deerfield, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2026
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Dining Room Manager – Elevate Your Career in a Celebrated Chicago Dining Group

Join an established, widely respected Chicago restaurant group known for its polished dining rooms, long-standing reputation, and loyal following. This opportunity is ideal for a hospitality professional who thrives in an elevated, high-volume environment and takes pride in leading teams that deliver warm, memorable guest experiences.

Dining Room Manager Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive base salary with clear growth potential
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company support
  • Two weeks PTO in your first year
  • Strong internal promotion opportunities within a respected, expanding restaurant group
  • Dining perks and ongoing leadership development programs

Dining Room Manager Requirements & Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in an upscale or fine-dining full-service restaurant
  • Strong beverage knowledge across wine, spirits, and beer, including tableside wine service
  • Hands-on leadership style with the ability to guide servers, hosts, and bar staff during peak service
  • Proven ability to oversee dining room flow, pacing, seating strategy, and overall floor operations
  • High attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining elevated service standards
  • Strong skill in resolving guest issues with professionalism and warmth
  • Ability to train, coach, and provide in-the-moment feedback to develop a high-performing team
  • Consistent track record ensuring full compliance with health, sanitation, and safety regulations
  • Collaboration with culinary teams to maintain timing, quality, and presentation standards

Preferred Background & Skills

  • Experience within Chicago’s high-volume dining landscape
  • Strong business acumen and comfort reviewing sales, labor, and service metrics
  • Exposure to multi-unit or long-established hospitality groups
  • Passion for mentorship, service innovation, and cultivating a strong team culture

If you’re inspired by delivering first-class hospitality and love leading from the floor, this opportunity offers the environment, resources, and culture to take your career to the next level. Apply today to join a team where your leadership truly makes an impact.

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