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Restaurant Manager Burnt Toast Restaurant Elgin, IL Job Details Full-time $60,000 - $70,000 a year 10 hours ago Benefits Paid training Paid time off Employee discount Qualifications ServSafe Team development Hiring Recruiting Retail management Full Job Description Job Overview We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Restaurant Manager to oversee daily operations in a vibrant dining environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, extensive food service management experience, and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service. This role involves managing staff, ensuring food safety standards, controlling inventory, and maintaining a profitable and efficient restaurant operation. The Restaurant Manager will play a key role in fostering a positive team environment and upholding the restaurant's reputation for quality and hospitality. Bring your restaurant leadership expertise to Burnt Toast, where you can make a visible impact on guest satisfaction, team performance, food quality, and daily operations. As our in-person Restaurant General Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead a full-service dining team, build a positive workplace culture, and shape memorable experiences for every guest. This is an ideal role for a confident, hands-on leader who enjoys balancing service excellence with smart business decisions.

What You'll Do:

Lead daily restaurant operations, including opening, closing, floor leadership, food and beverage management, and service recovery. Set the standard for warm, attentive guest service by resolving complaints thoughtfully and turning challenges into positive dining experiences. Protect food quality, sanitation, and food safety standards while maintaining compliance with ServSafe practices and local health requirements. Ensure compliance with health regulations and safety standards across all departments. Oversee food preparation, kitchen operations, and food safety compliance to meet industry standards. Control inventory levels, order supplies, and monitor food production to minimize waste while maintaining quality standards. Lead and supervise restaurant staff, including hiring, training, and evaluating team members to ensure high performance and excellent customer service. Train, coach, schedule, and develop a dependable restaurant team that delivers consistent quality of service. Manage daily restaurant operations including shift management, customer service, and ensuring smooth workflow during busy hours. Manage staffing levels, labor needs, purchasing, and cost controls to support efficient, profitable operations. Staff scheduling. Make sound decisions during busy service periods while keeping employees focused, supported, and accountable. Conduct staff training sessions on food safety, customer service, and operational procedures.

Address performance concerns professionally, including coaching, corrective action, and employment decisions when necessary. Utilize POS systems such as Toast POS for order processing, cash handling, and sales tracking. Assist in budgeting, cost control, and implementing promotional activities to boost sales. Lead Exceptional Dining Experiences as Our General Manager in

Elgin, IL What You'll Bring:

You have demonstrated restaurant management experience in a full-service restaurant, hospitality, retail, or food and beverage environment. You have a strong commitment to exceptional guest service, complaint resolution, and maintaining a welcoming dining atmosphere. You understand food quality, food safety, sanitation, and operational consistency, with ServSafe certification preferred or the ability to obtain it. You can confidently lead teams through hiring, interviewing, coaching, scheduling, and performance management. You use strong judgment, cost management awareness, and practical decision-making skills to run a successful operation. Nice to

Have:

Experience as a General Manager, Restaurant Manager, Assistant General Manager, Food and Beverage Manager, Dining Room Manager, or Multi-Unit Restaurant Leader is valued. Experience with inventory, labor planning, vendor coordination, cash handling, or driving restaurant sales is a plus. A background in training team members and building a high-accountability, high-support culture will help you thrive.

Compensation and Benefits:

This full-time, in-person leadership opportunity in Elgin, Illinois offers an annual pay based on experience and qualifications. You will receive personal time off (after 3 full months of service) so you can recharge while building a meaningful hospitality career. About the

Company:

Burnt Toast is a full-service restaurant offering a variety of dining options. You will join a team that understands great restaurants are built by engaged people who care about guests, one another, and the details that make every meal count. Here, your leadership matters: you will have the chance to coach a team, improve operations, celebrate wins, and create an environment where employees and guests feel genuinely valued. Ready to Lead? If you are a service-driven restaurant leader ready to guide a team and elevate the guest experience, apply today for this General Manager opportunity with Burnt Toast.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid time off Paid training

Work Location:

In person