Dining Room Manager – Elevate Your Career in a Celebrated Chicago Dining Group
Join an established, widely respected Chicago restaurant group known for its polished dining rooms, long-standing reputation, and loyal following. This opportunity is ideal for a hospitality professional who thrives in an elevated, high-volume environment and takes pride in leading teams that deliver warm, memorable guest experiences.
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.
