URGENT ! Restaurant General Manager – Fine Dining - Chicago, Illinois

The General Manager leads all management and employees, oversees budgets and financial results, and is accountable for all aspects of day-to-day operations. This role ensures the delivery of an exceptional guest experience while driving growth, efficiency, and long-term business success.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a charismatic, guest-focused experience
• Apply previous opening and/or multi-unit experience
• Use critical path management for operational efficiency
• Oversee day-to-day operations
• Design strategy and set growth goals
• Maintain budgets and optimize expenses
• Establish policies and processes
• Ensure employee productivity and professional development
• Oversee recruitment, training, and payroll
• Evaluate and improve operations and financial performance
• Direct employee assessment processes
• Prepare regular reports for upper management
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Provide solutions to issues (profit decline, conflicts, competition loss)

Requirements

• Proven experience as a General Manager or similar executive role (5+ years)
• Experience in planning and budgeting
• Knowledge of business processes and functions (finance, HR, procurement, operations, etc.)
• Strong analytical ability
• Excellent communication skills
• Outstanding organizational and leadership skills
• Problem-solving aptitude
• BSc/BA in Business or relevant field (MSc/MA is a plus)

Benefits

• $105,000–$110,000 base salary
• Annual bonus potential: ~10% of base salary
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off