Restaurant Manager

Company: Ema
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

About Ema: Ema, located in Chicago's River North, is a Mediterranean restaurant showcasing Chef CJ Jacobson's lighter California style of cooking, highlighting local produce, unique spices and ingredients.

Job Summary: We're looking for a Restaurant Manager to oversee daily operations, execute exceptional service alongside our front of house team and 2-3 years of experience in a high volume full-service restaurant.

Responsibilities:

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• Run shifts and lead and direct the daily operations of a restaurant
  
• Lead pre-shift meetings and participate in line, temperature and cooler checks; oversee all closing manager duties including counting down the safe, reviewing labor sheets and preparing nightly numbers email
  
• Organize, run and supervise smooth and efficient daily opening and closing shifts, ensuring an exceptional guest and employee experience
  
• Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering our Culture of Caring
  
• Respond immediately and effectively to guest and employee needs and feedback
  
• Assist GM in managing costs, driving sales and growing the business in support of financial goals
  
• Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed
  
• Perform regular and ad hoc inventories of food, beverage and restaurant supplies and track high cost items; place food, beverage and restaurant supply orders; and accept and inspect deliveries
  
• Model and promote teamwork across all teams
  
• Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy
  
• Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed
  
  
  Qualifications:
  
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  • 2+ years of restaurant management experience
    
  • Skilled in developing guest rapport
    
  • Skilled in leading teams
    
    
    Benefits:
    
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    • Quarterly Bonus
      
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
      
    • Dental & Vision Insurance
      
    • Domestic Partner Benefits
      
    • Paid Time Off
      
    • 401(k)
      
      
      Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 /Yr.

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