Restaurant General Manager

Recruiting Partner: Trish Cram

Arlington Heights, Illinois | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $95,000 to $115,000 | Job ID: 163260

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We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Restaurant General Manager to lead operations at our high-performing, guest-focused restaurant. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is dedicated to delivering exceptional service and team development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead, train, and develop a high-performing team with a strong focus on service standards and operational excellence
  • Foster a positive work environment and maintain accountability across all positions
  • Maintain a hands-on presence and oversee daily operations, ensuring smooth and efficient service
  • Ensure outstanding guest experiences and cultivate customer loyalty
  • Monitor and manage costs, labor, and inventory while optimizing revenue and profitability
  • Uphold cleanliness, safety, and compliance standards always

General Manager Qualifications:

  • 4+ years of General Manager experience in a full-service casual or upscale-casual high-volume restaurant environment
  • Proven leadership and team-building skills with a hands-on, lead-by-example approach
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to perform under pressure
  • Solid understanding of restaurant financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Availability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends

General Manager Benefits:

  • Competitive base salary (up to $115,000 based on experience)
  • Opportunities for advancement within a growing company
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including 401K
  • Paid time off and vacation
  • Positive, team-oriented culture with strong operational support

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

 

JOB ID: 163260

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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

Trish Cram

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