General Manager - New Restaurant Opening - Riverwalk

DineAmic Hospitality
Chicago, IL

DineAmic Hospitality is currently seeking a General Manager who will be responsible for day-to-day operations of all (FOH) front of house and (BOH) back of house team members at one of our venues. The General Manager will be responsible for driving sales, managing costs, delivering an exceptional guest experience, and creating a high-performance, team-oriented workplace culture. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of management experience in a full-service, high-volume restaurant; creative ideas to drive sales and repeat business; and the capability to recruit, train, discipline, and develop team members.

General Functions + Responsibilities

  • Meet restaurant operational standards by implementing productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; recommending system improvements.
  • Support restaurant goals in all areas of operations to achieve the desired volume growth and optimum profit; Drive sales and repeat business by building rapport and establishing relationships with guests; Control costs by monitoring expenditures, identifying variances, and minimizing waste.
  • Organize, run and supervise smooth and efficient daily shifts (including opening and closing shifts), ensuring an exceptional guest and employee experience; Maintain guest service by helping wait staff with table preparation and food delivery.
  • Maintain ambiance by controlling lighting, background music, linen service, glassware, dinnerware, and utensil quality and placement; monitoring food presentation and service.
  • Accomplish restaurant human resource objectives by selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; Clearly communicate job expectations and developmental feedback; Adhere to and enforce policies and procedures; Ensure that all paperwork and documentation is completed accurately and on a timely basis.
  • Monitor, address and document individual employee performance through on-going feedback, positive recognition, formal performance reviews, coaching and, when necessary, disciplinary action up to and including
    employment termination.
  • Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following, and enforcing sanitation standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
  • Monitor and ensure the restaurant and the team’s compliance with all Company and restaurant policies and procedures as well as all legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Other duties assigned as needed

Experience + Education Requirements

  • At least 5 years of full-service management experience in a high-volume restaurant required
  • Experience managing multiple units and/or opening a new store preferred
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred
  • Proven track record of delivering results in a complex, fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated leadership capability to build strong teams and achieve business goals
  • Ability to plan and set goals and communicate direction to others.
  • Valid Allergen, Sanitation and ServSafe Certifications required


Perks + Benefits

  • Competitive Pay
  • Food and Beverage Discounts
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
  • 401K + Discretionary Company Match
  • Training, development & advancement opportunities and much more…

DineAmic Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

Posted 2025-10-24

Recommended Jobs

Bartender

Swift Tavern
Chicago, IL

Swift Tavern by Boka Restaurant Group is looking for a Bartender to join the team. Swift Tavern is a bustling neighborhood restaurant, located directly across the street from Wrigley Field. Want …

View Details
Posted 2026-08-08

Wholesale Delivery Driver - WTB Chicago

West Town Bakery & Diner
Chicago, IL

West Town Bakery is continuing to grow and look for friendly and caring Delivery Drivers who enjoy being around people and working in a fast-paced environment with a supportive small team. West Town…

View Details
Posted 2026-07-30

Remote Inbound Sales Representative

Stratford Davis
Chicago, IL

Job Description Job Description Step into a flexible, growth-focused role where you can make a meaningful impact by helping individuals and families plan for their financial future. As a Remote I…

View Details
Posted 2026-08-05

Director of HR OneDigital Advanced Health

OneDigital
Chicago, IL

: Are you looking to accelerate your career without having to hide your authentic self - a place where you can be you? A career that's making a bigger impact on the world? At OneDigital, we are on a…

View Details
Posted 2026-08-09

CNC Machinist Programmer

Hughes Recruiting & Consulting
Rockford, IL

Job Description Job Description CNC Machinist: Rockford, Illinois Our customer in Rockford, Illinois, is seeking motivated individuals to join their team. We're recruiting CNC Machinists to wo…

View Details
Posted 2026-07-04

Branch Manager

BCS Placement
Chicago, IL

Job Description Job Description Branch Manager for freight forwarder/freight brokerage  needed in the ORD market - possible remote If you're a current international freight manager looking for…

View Details
Posted 2026-07-17

Legal Assistant

Contact Government Services, LLC
Chicago, IL

Job Description Job Description Legal Assistant Employment Type: Full-Time, Entry Level Department: Legal   As a CGS Legal Assistant, you will work under the direction of a Supervisory …

View Details
Posted 2026-07-04

Office Coordinator Event Staff - Chicagoland Speedway

NASCAR
Joliet, IL

CHICAGOLAND SPEEDWAY Chicagoland Speedway is a 1.5-mile oval located in Joliet, Illinois, approximately 30 miles south of downtown Chicago on Old Historic Route 66. On July 3-5, 2026, NASCAR will mak…

View Details
Posted 2026-07-18

Family Medicine Physician - 2264

Med Source Consultants
Chicago, IL

Family Medicine Physician – 2264 Outpatient – FM needed for Large Healthcare System! *Family Medicine physician needed for Outpatient services. *Enjoy practicing medicine the way you were meant…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-14

Account Executive

Neostella
Chicago, IL

Job Description Job Description Who We Are: Every industry has a moment when technology finally catches up to the people doing the work. We are building that moment for legal. Neostell…

View Details
Posted 2026-07-17