Restaurant Manager Jobs in Great Lakes, IL

A Restaurant Manager is a crucial player in the hospitality industry, responsible for the overall operation of a restaurant or dining facility. This involves a wide range of tasks, including staff management, inventory control, customer service, marketing, and financial management. They ensure that the restaurant operates efficiently and profitably, while fostering a positive work environment. They are responsible for maintaining high production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards.

Key skills required for a restaurant manager include leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. They should also have a thorough understanding of food safety principles and should ideally hold a Food Safety Handler certification. Critical financial skills, such as budgeting and financial analysis, are also beneficial. Prior roles that could lead to a restaurant management position include roles as a Restaurant Supervisor, Assistant Manager, or even a Head Chef. These positions offer invaluable experience in managing staff, dealing with customers, and understanding restaurant operations.

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Supervisor Restaurant-RC Supply

  • Des Plaines, IL (17 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Des Plaines, IL (17 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 14 hours ago

Job Functions: Responsible for supervising the activities of all F&B Team Members during a shift, ensuring all functional job duties are performed according to established company policies....

Shift Manager

  • Kenosha, WI (21 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kenosha, WI (21 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 2 days ago

If you're ready to take the next step in your career in restaurant management, our Shift Manager position is the right place to do it....

Retail Manager - Customer Experience Manager - Part Time

  • Kildeer, IL (18 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kildeer, IL (18 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Store - CHI-KILDEER, IL Deliver a customer centric shopping experience by managing and delivering effective front-end operations and expectations. Lead the omnichannel processes. Maintain store...

Part-Time Customer Experience Manager

  • Kenosha, WI (21 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kenosha, WI (21 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Store - KENOSHA, WI Deliver a customer centric shopping experience by managing and delivering effective front-end operations and expectations. Lead the omnichannel processes. Maintain store...

Front Office Coordinator Float - Wilmette, IL

  • Wilmette, IL (17 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Wilmette, IL (17 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Position Overview Greater Purpose and Core Values: Athleticos Greater Purpose is to empower people, inspire hope and transform lives. We accomplish this by providing exceptional, progressive, and...

Customer Care Manager

  • Arlington Heights, IL (15 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL (15 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 4 days ago

M/I Homes has been building new homes of outstanding quality and superior design for more than 40 years. Founded in 1976 by Irving and Melvin Schottenstein and guided by Irving's drive to always...

Shift Manager/Leader $17-$19

  • Cary, IL (20 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Cary, IL (20 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 4 days ago

This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee and not McDonald's USA. This franchisee owns a license to use McDonald's logos and food products,...

Restaurant Shift Manager

  • Arlington Heights, IL (15 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL (15 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

Leading a culture of food safety that meets company standards in food quality, cleanliness, and practices. Recognizing team members for their hard work and celebrating wins during each shift....

Shift Manager

  • Crystal Lake, IL (23 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Crystal Lake, IL (23 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Communicating openly and honestly with the Restaurant Management team. Following cash, security, inventory and labor policies and procedures....

Customer Service Manager

  • Libertyville, IL (5 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Libertyville, IL (5 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Position Overview: UPTIVE, an innovative and advanced provider of Industry 4.0-related quick-turn custom manufacturing services with a comprehensive suite of both additive and traditional...

Customer Care Manager

  • Schaumburg, IL (22 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (22 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 9 days ago

Imagine a company that recognizes excellence in not only the products it sells, but also in its employees. R.S. Hughes Company, Inc. is that company. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of...

Seasonal Restaurant Manager

  • Highland Park, IL (8 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Highland Park, IL (8 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 9 days ago

Job Summary As a Restaurant Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that our guests are provided with excellent service and our team members are upholding Levy's hospitality standards....

Customer Care Manager II

  • Schaumburg, IL (22 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (22 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 10 days ago

WE KNOW THAT BUILDING HOMES & COMMUNITIES BEGINS WITH BUILDING THE BEST TEAM! How would you like to be a part of team that has been providing the American Dream of homeownership to families for...

Shift Manager

  • Des Plaines, IL (17 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Des Plaines, IL (17 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 10 days ago

Buffalo Wild Wings GO has an atmosphere that creates stories worth telling - for our guests and for our Team Members. With our famous wings and flavors in a streamlined and counter-service...

Customer Experience Manager FT

  • Schaumburg, IL (22 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (22 miles from Great Lakes, IL)
  • 11 days ago

Store - CHI-SCHAUMBURG/WEST, ILDeliver a customer centric shopping experience by managing and delivering effective front-end operations and expectations. Lead the omnichannel processes. Maintain...

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Salary for Restaurant Manager Jobs in Great Lakes, IL

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitality research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Restaurant Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

Restaurant Managers in Great Lakes, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
33.9%
High School or GED
25.9%
Associate's Degree
17.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.2%
Master's Degree
7.1%
Some College
3.2%
Some High School
0.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Restaurant Managers in Great Lakes, IL
2-4 years
29.5%
1-2 years
29.4%
None
18.4%
Less than 1 year
17.8%
4-6 years
4.9%



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