Restaurant Manager Jobs in Olympia Fields, 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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Front Office Coordinator - Palos Heights (Parkview Ortho), IL

  • Palos Heights, IL (10 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Palos Heights, IL (10 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 1 day 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...

Homewood Restaurant Manager - Chili's

  • Homewood, IL (1 mile from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Homewood, IL (1 mile from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Role Overview Chili's Managers are wired for hospitality! We're in the people business. So, we know how to make someone feel special, and our most successful Managers are passionate about...

Restaurant Manager

  • Hammond, IN (13 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hammond, IN (13 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 2 days ago

A Restaurant Manager is generally responsible for providing strong, positive leadership to his/her team to deliver great and friendly guest experiences, operational excellence and for helping to build...

Restaurant Manager

  • Homewood, IL (1 mile from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Homewood, IL (1 mile from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Role Overview Chili's Managers are wired for hospitality! We're in the people business. So, we know how to make someone feel special, and our most successful Managers are passionate about...

Restaurant Manager

  • Merrillville, IN (19 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Merrillville, IN (19 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 3 days ago

& local marketing programs Champion sales building activities and suggestive selling Maximize table turnover, sales per guest, and sales per hour Meet and greet guests, investigating and resolving food...

Front Office Coordinator - Willowbrook (North), IL

  • Willowbrook, IL (20 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Willowbrook, IL (20 miles from Olympia Fields, 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...

Slot Operations Shift Manager

  • East Hazel Crest, IL (3 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • East Hazel Crest, IL (3 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Description Job Overview The Slot Operations Shift Manager is responsible for the daily operations on an assigned shift. Directly supervises the Slot Supervisors, Slot Ambassadors, and the...

Part Time Evening Customer Experience Manager

  • Chicago Ridge, IL (13 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago Ridge, IL (13 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 7 days ago

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

Restaurant Manager

  • New Lenox, IL (14 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • New Lenox, IL (14 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 8 days ago

As a Restaurant Manager, you'll help oversee a multi-faceted high-volume full-service restaurant, with a retail component and Wine Club program....

Full Time Customer Service Manager

  • Orland Park, IL (10 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Orland Park, IL (10 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 9 days ago

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

Restaurant Manager-Upscale Dining

  • Bolingbrook, IL (23 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Bolingbrook, IL (23 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 9 days ago

management career with a national brand, apply today to our Restaurant Manager position in Bolingbrook, IL....

Manager - Restaurant

  • Grant Park, IL (18 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Grant Park, IL (18 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 10 days ago

Restaurant Managers play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our restaurant and fresh kitchen....

Restaurant Manager

  • Oak Brook, IL (23 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (23 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 11 days ago

Restaurant Manager Oak Brook, IL We are growing at a rapid growth rate....

Security Assistant Shift Manager

  • East Chicago, IN (15 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • East Chicago, IN (15 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 11 days ago

WERE CHANGING ENTERTAINMENT. COME JOIN US. Were always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, youll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and...

Front of House Manager

  • Romeoville, IL (22 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Romeoville, IL (22 miles from Olympia Fields, IL)
  • 17 days ago

The Front of House Manager is an expert in their field for specific divisions of responsibilities of the business....

Demographic Data for Olympia Fields, IL

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Salary for Restaurant Manager Jobs in Olympia Fields, IL

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Restaurant Managers in Olympia Fields, 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
11.3%
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 Olympia Fields, 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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