General Manager
EHS Recruiting Company - Chicago
Job Description
Confidential Search | Restaurant General Manager (Spanish Speaking Preferred)
Chicago, IL
$80,000 – $100,000+ (DOE)
A well-established, high-volume restaurant group is conducting a confidential search for an experienced Restaurant General Manager. This leadership role is ideal for a hands-on operator who thrives in fast-paced environments, leads with accountability, and is passionate about delivering an exceptional guest and team experience.
The ideal candidate is a strong floor leader who can confidently manage daily operations, develop high-performing teams, and ensure consistent service standards. Spanish speaking is strongly preferred due to the team composition and guest base.
Key Responsibilities- Oversee all daily restaurant operations including FOH service, staffing, and guest experience
- Lead, coach, and develop assistant managers, shift leaders, and hourly team members
- Drive service standards, hospitality culture, and guest satisfaction
- Manage labor, scheduling, and controllable costs to meet financial targets
- Partner with BOH leadership to ensure seamless service execution
- Handle guest relations and resolve issues with professionalism and urgency
- Ensure compliance with company policies, health, safety, and sanitation standards
- Support hiring, onboarding, and ongoing team training initiatives
- 3–7+ years of restaurant management experience (GM or Assistant GM level preferred)
- High-volume, full-service restaurant experience strongly preferred
- Spanish speaking strongly preferred (bilingual required or highly valued)
- Proven ability to lead diverse teams in a fast-paced environment
- Strong financial acumen (P&L, labor, and cost control understanding)
- Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills
- Hands-on, floor-driven management style
- $80,000 – $100,000+ base salary (depending on experience)
- Performance-based bonus potential
- Growth opportunity within an established and expanding restaurant group
- Supportive leadership team and structured operations
This is a confidential opportunity. Details about the employer will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.
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