Restaurant General Manager

Location: Chicago, IL

Salary: 85k/year - 105k/year

Posted Date: 11.09.2026

Employment Type: Permanent

Job ID: 3708753

Job Description

Restaurant General Manager

Salary: $85,000–$105,000

Full-Time

Lead Exceptional Service. Build an Outstanding Team.


A luxury restaurant and bar is seeking an experienced Restaurant General Manager to oversee front-of-house service and overall restaurant operations. This hands-on leadership opportunity is ideal for a hospitality professional who excels at developing teams, creating memorable guest experiences, and driving financial performance.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead daily restaurant and bar operations, maintaining exceptional hospitality and service standards.
  • Maintain a visible floor presence, engage with guests, and resolve escalated concerns professionally.
  • Recruit, train, coach, and develop the management and service teams.
  • Oversee staffing, scheduling, cleanliness, and operational readiness.
  • Manage revenue, profitability, labor costs, inventory, expenses, and budgets.
  • Review financial results and implement improvements that support business goals.
  • Collaborate with culinary and beverage leaders on menus, quality, and the overall guest experience.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and responsible alcohol service standards.
  • Foster a positive culture built on teamwork, accountability, and professional growth.
  • Serve as an ambassador for the restaurant’s service philosophy and hospitality standards.


Qualifications

  • Three to five years of previous restaurant management experience.
  • Strong leadership, training, motivation, and communication skills.
  • A positive attitude, initiative, and the ability to collaborate with food and beverage teams.
  • Exceptional knowledge of food, wine, beer, and spirits; relevant certifications preferred.
  • Financial management knowledge, including profit and loss statements, labor costs, expense control, and budgeting.
  • Oral proficiency in English; additional languages are a plus.
  • Michelin restaurant or high-end luxury dining experience is a plus.


Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary of $85,000–$105,000.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Paid time off and holiday pay.
  • Employee meals.
  • Uniform dry cleaning.
  • Employee travel discounts.
  • Learning and professional development programs.


Apply Today

Bring your leadership, financial acumen, and passion for exceptional hospitality to a luxury dining environment. Submit your resume for confidential consideration.


Jay Bush

jay@geckohospitality.com


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