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La Josie

Assistant Restaurant Manager

La Josie, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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La Josie, a family‑owned Bib Gourmand Mexican restaurant on Randolph Row, has been serving family recipes and supporting the best agave distillers from all regions of Mexico since May of 2017. In just a few short years, La Josie has become a beloved destination to eat, drink, and socialize in the West Loop. We pride ourselves on treating our guests and employees like family and creating a warm, welcoming workplace.

Base Pay Range $26.00/hr - $27.00/hr

We are seeking an Admin Assistant Manager to oversee administrative operations and support the restaurant team. The ideal candidate is a motivated, hands‑on professional with prior experience managing or supervising in the restaurant industry, who can work independently and collaboratively while passionately enhancing guest experiences.

Responsibilities

HR responsibilities

Respond to guest inquiries

Event BEO

Day‑to‑day sales reports, cash drawer reconciliation, time cards

Balance cash, banks, cash sales, change

Organize and manage Dropbox

Control labor, food and beverage COGS

Assist other managers during absences, high volume, or labor cuts

Repairs and maintenance

Work 32‑40 hrs per week

Maintain strong understanding of company background, core values, and philosophy

Requirements

Microsoft Office experience

QuickBooks experience

Toast back‑end experience

Resy experience

Restaurant admin experience

Restaurant manager experience

Open availability

HR experience

Bilingual Spanish required

Desired Skills / Experience

Event coordinator

Experience in a fine dining establishment

Reservation platform management

Take‑out / delivery platform management

At least 3 years of FOH or BOH experience

Social media / PR experience

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s degree in hospitality management or equivalent experience

ServSafe certification

Sexual harassment certification

Ability to handle stress under pressure

Willingness to maintain a clean, safe, and healthy work environment

Attention to detail in coordinating multiple activities

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Familiarity with 7‑shift schedule, Toast, Resy, Bev‑Spot, and Slack preferred

La Josie is an equal opportunity employer.

If you are innovative, have a knack for business, like to be challenged, and are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you.

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