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Restaurant Manager
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Smoque BBQ This range is provided by Smoque BBQ. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$55,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr Hands-on. Team-focused. Customer-first. No desk jockeys.
Smoque BBQ is hiring a Hands-on. Team-focused. Customer-first. No desk jockeys.
Smoque BBQ is hiring a
Restaurant Manager
to help lead day-to-day operations at one of Chicagos busiest and most respected BBQ joints. This is a full-time, in-the-weeds management role for someone whos just as comfortable on the line or at the register as they are handling scheduling, coaching, and reviewing P&Ls.
We need someone who can
lead by example , keep the team motivated, and hold the standards high especially when were slammed. Someone who can spot a problem before it becomes one, step in without drama, and get things back on track.
If youre the kind of person who
runs toward the action , thrives on structure, and genuinely gives a damn about people customers and employees alike we want to meet you.
What Youll Do
Be on the floor, in the kitchen, and at the counter wherever the team needs support Train, coach, and develop FOH and BOH staff with a focus on long-term growth Deliver great guest experiences and handle issues with clarity and care Create and manage staff schedules to meet both labor targets and operational needs Lead performance reviews and coaching conversations Track and manage labor, COGS, waste, and other key metrics Ensure compliance with food safety, health, and sanitation standards Collaborate with ownership on business planning, improvements, and growth
What Were Looking For
3+ years of restaurant management experience (fast casual or full service) Experience working both FOH and BOH and willing to jump into either Strong leadership and people management skills not just telling people what to do, but making them want to do it Excellent customer service instincts and the ability to defuse problems gracefully Highly organized with solid time management and follow-through Financial understanding of COGS, labor, and general P&L performance ServSafe Manager Certification (or willingness to get it) Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
What We Offer
A stable, full-time role in a respected, high-volume restaurant Supportive ownership that values strong managers and gives them room to lead Competitive salary based on experience Paid time off, benefits, and opportunities for growth A culture thats serious about food, people, and getting better every day
Sound like your kind of leadership role? Apply now and lets talk.
More detail about Smoque BBQ part of Smoque, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/50999-Smoque-BBQ
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Restaurant Manager
role at
Smoque BBQ 2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Restaurant Manager
role at
Smoque BBQ This range is provided by Smoque BBQ. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$55,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr Hands-on. Team-focused. Customer-first. No desk jockeys.
Smoque BBQ is hiring a Hands-on. Team-focused. Customer-first. No desk jockeys.
Smoque BBQ is hiring a
Restaurant Manager
to help lead day-to-day operations at one of Chicagos busiest and most respected BBQ joints. This is a full-time, in-the-weeds management role for someone whos just as comfortable on the line or at the register as they are handling scheduling, coaching, and reviewing P&Ls.
We need someone who can
lead by example , keep the team motivated, and hold the standards high especially when were slammed. Someone who can spot a problem before it becomes one, step in without drama, and get things back on track.
If youre the kind of person who
runs toward the action , thrives on structure, and genuinely gives a damn about people customers and employees alike we want to meet you.
What Youll Do
Be on the floor, in the kitchen, and at the counter wherever the team needs support Train, coach, and develop FOH and BOH staff with a focus on long-term growth Deliver great guest experiences and handle issues with clarity and care Create and manage staff schedules to meet both labor targets and operational needs Lead performance reviews and coaching conversations Track and manage labor, COGS, waste, and other key metrics Ensure compliance with food safety, health, and sanitation standards Collaborate with ownership on business planning, improvements, and growth
What Were Looking For
3+ years of restaurant management experience (fast casual or full service) Experience working both FOH and BOH and willing to jump into either Strong leadership and people management skills not just telling people what to do, but making them want to do it Excellent customer service instincts and the ability to defuse problems gracefully Highly organized with solid time management and follow-through Financial understanding of COGS, labor, and general P&L performance ServSafe Manager Certification (or willingness to get it) Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
What We Offer
A stable, full-time role in a respected, high-volume restaurant Supportive ownership that values strong managers and gives them room to lead Competitive salary based on experience Paid time off, benefits, and opportunities for growth A culture thats serious about food, people, and getting better every day
Sound like your kind of leadership role? Apply now and lets talk.
More detail about Smoque BBQ part of Smoque, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/50999-Smoque-BBQ
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type
Full-time Job function
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