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.