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Restaurant Manager

The Restaurant Zone
Zurich, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/28/2026

We're looking for an experienced Restaurant Manager who thrives in a hands-on environment and enjoys leading both the dining room and the kitchen.


This opportunity is ideal for someone with a background in full-service restaurants, pizza concepts, or casual dining who takes pride in developing teams, delivering great guest experiences, and running profitable operations.


What You'll Do

  • Lead daily front and back of house operations
  • Coach, develop, and motivate the team
  • Manage scheduling, labor, food cost, and inventory
  • Maintain high standards for food quality, cleanliness, and service
  • Support kitchen operations during busy shifts when needed
  • Help drive sales, profitability, and operational excellence


What We're Looking For

  • At least 2 years of restaurant management experience
  • Experience in full service, pizza, or casual dining restaurants
  • Comfortable leading both FOH and BOH teams
  • Strong understanding of labor, food cost, and restaurant financials
  • Hands on leadership style with a team first mindset
  • Reliable transportation


What We Offer

  • Competitive pay based on experience
  • Benefits package
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Employee meal discounts
  • Supportive team environment with long term growth potential


If you're a restaurant leader who enjoys being on the floor, developing people, and making a real impact on the business, we'd love to hear from you.

Company Description
The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.

Salary : $60,000 - $75,000

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