Restaurant Manager

  • Alpana
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Full Time
Required Years of Experience

5 years

Job Details

Alpana is seeking an experienced and dynamic Restaurant Manager to lead our front-of-house team. Schedule is 5 nights a week with Friday and Saturday availability a must. This is a hands-on role ensuring exceptional service, cultivating relationships with our guests, and maintaining the seamless flow of dinner service.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage the dining room floor, ensuring impeccable service and guest satisfaction

  • Report directly to restaurant ownership
  • Recognize and engage with regulars, fostering loyalty and a welcoming atmosphere

  • Handle customer concerns with professionalism and grace

  • Step in to assist servers, server assistants and hosts when neededno task is too small

  • Oversee the host stand, managing reservations and seating flow

  • Maintain a well-trained, motivated, and efficient front-of-house team

  • Assist in scheduling and staffing for FOH operations

  • Uphold wine service standards and contribute to beverage program excellence

Requirements:
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in fine dining restaurant management

  • Strong wine knowledge and polished service skills

  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail

  • Natural leadership with a team-first mentality

  • Dependable, reliable and proven track record as a hospitality professional
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Perks & Benefits:
  • Paid health insurance

  • Professional development opportunities and mentorship

  • A supportive team and vibrant workplace culture

If you thrive in a high-energy fine dining environment and take pride in delivering unforgettable guest experiences, wed love to hear from you!

Send your resume and a brief cover letter why you're the perfect candidate for the job.

Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($75,000.00 - $85,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance

Required Skills

Customer Relationship Management

Conflict Resolution

Team Motivation

Operational Oversight

Staff Training and Development

Time Management

Adaptability in a Fast Paced Environment

Attention to Guest Experience

Organizational Skills

Strategic Planning for Service Flow

Mentorship Capabilities

Crisis Management

Interpersonal Skills

Service Excellence

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Gallery Interior design of 90 seat dining room.
Job ID: 483572658
Originally Posted on: 7/1/2025

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