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Restaurant Manager Karas Restaurant Group- Rookies Sports Bar & Grill Elgin, IL Job Details Full-time From $65,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid time off 401(k) matching Employee discount Qualifications Operations management Talent management Shift management Team development Hospitality industry experience Food and beverage industry expertise Managing food service teams General management Food service management Full Job Description Restaurant Manager Full-Time | Nights, Weekends & Holidays Required Lead the Team. Own the Energy. Create the Experience. Are you a passionate leader who thrives in a high-energy, vibrant sports bar atmosphere? Do you enjoy leading teams through packed dining rooms, exciting game days, and busy nights while delivering exceptional hospitality? We're looking for an experienced Restaurant Manager to help lead operations across two thriving sports bar locations. This is more than managing shifts. It's about building great teams, developing future leaders, and creating an environment where guests come to cheer, celebrate, relax, and return again and again. Our restaurants are known for outstanding food, genuine hospitality, and an exciting sports bar experience. We need a leader who embraces the pace, inspires their team, and ensures every guest leaves with a memorable experience. What You'll Do Develop, coach, and mentor managers and team members while fostering a culture of accountability and excellence. Create an energetic, welcoming sports bar atmosphere where guests love to gather. Ensure exceptional execution of food quality, service standards, cleanliness, and hospitality. Analyze sales, labor, food and beverage costs, and operating expenses to drive profitability. Recruit, hire, train, and retain top talent. Lead by example during busy nights, weekends, holidays, and major sporting events. Maintain compliance with food safety, responsible alcohol service, and company standards. Partner closely with ownership and leadership to drive continuous improvement and long-term growth. What We're Looking For Two or more years of successful restaurant management experience, preferably in high-volume restaurants. Experience leading multiple departments or supporting more than one location is a plus. A hands-on leader who enjoys being on the floor, coaching in the moment, and developing others. Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills. The ability to prioritize, delegate, and adapt in a fast-paced environment. A passion for hospitality, sports, and creating memorable guest experiences. Willingness to travel between two restaurant locations. What We Offer Competitive salary. Performance-based bonus opportunities. Paid vacation. Career advancement within a growing restaurant group. The opportunity to help shape the future of two successful restaurants. Why Join Us? Every day brings a new challenge, a new crowd, and a new opportunity to lead. If you're looking for a role where you can make a lasting impact across two restaurants, develop exceptional teams, and help grow a thriving sports bar brand, we'd love to meet you. Bring your leadership. Build great teams. Deliver unforgettable experiences. Good Places to Be. Great Places to Lead.