Upscale Restaurant Manager
@ Goodwin RecruitingUpscale Restaurant Manager
About the job
Join a respected Chicago restaurant group known for quality, hospitality, and high-volume service. Lead the dining room, ensure guest satisfaction, and grow your career in a supportive environment.
Requirements
- 3+ years leadership in upscale dining
- Strong beverage knowledge
- Hands-on leadership style
- Oversee dining flow and operations
- Resolve guest issues professionally
Qualifications
- Experience in high-volume dining
- Ability to train and coach staff
- Attention to service standards
- Hospitality background preferred
- Strong communication skills
Full job description
Upscale Dining Room Manager
Be part of one of Chicago’s most recognizable restaurant groups, known for classic hospitality, lively dining rooms, and a loyal following. This is not a trendy flash-in-the-pan concept. It is a proven, high-volume restaurant group with deep Chicago roots, strong guest demand, and a reputation for consistent scratch cuisine, polished service, and memorable dining experiences
We are seeking a polished Dining Room Manager who leads from the floor with confidence and operational discipline. This role is ideal for a hospitality professional who thrives in busy dining rooms where execution, teamwork, and guest relationships matter.
If you bring strong floor presence, calm leadership under pressure, and a passion for delivering consistent, elevated service at scale, this is an opportunity to grow within a respected, legacy-driven restaurant group.
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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