Restaurant General Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Are you someone who loves providing exceptional hospitality to both your guests and your staff? Are you a natural leader with a coach's mentality? Do you sweat the details and take ownership of your work?

Boqueria® Restaurant

807 W. Fulton Fulton Market Chicago, IL

General Managers are the rock stars of the hospitality industry—we know that. We also know that the best GMs are the ones who think like owners. The ones who actively look for the simplest and most effective way to get something done; who respond with humor – even when stressed; who accept the risk of failure as the price of success.

At Boqueria Restaurants, we’re in the business of taking care of people—and this ethos begins with our employees. We are currently seeking an incredible General Manager for our Fulton Market location! This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a dynamic floor presence, excellent leadership skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a genuine interest in others

What we're looking for :

• Extensive food and beverage knowledge
• At least three years of experience in a General Manager role for a high-volume restaurant
• Sufficiently technically savvy to become proficient with key systems and IT infrastructure (OpenTable, Toast, Restaurant 365, Dolce)
• Food Handler’s Certification from the Department of Health
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and plan ahead
• Understand and support managing financial implications of operational decisions
• Strong leadership abilities (clear vision, active listening, assertive communication, empathetic and responsive)
• A good sense of humor
• Must be at least 18 years old

What we offer our team :

Who is Boqueria®?

Boqueria® is one of the leading Spanish tapas restaurant groups on the East Coast, with 11 locations in NYC, DC, Chicago, Nashville, Boston & West Hartford, and Atlanta. Boqueria is a lively tapas bar, inspired by the buzzy atmosphere and great food of the Barcelona "Kioskos" surrounding the renowned food market "El Mercado de la Boqueria."

At Boqueria®, the open kitchens turn out tempting versions of classic Spanish tapas and small plates inspired by the season's best products. Designed for easy sharing, Boqueria® has become a go-to destination for friends, family and co-workers to connect over the sharing spirit of tapas and Spanish food.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We do not base our employment decisions on an applicant's race, sex, sexual orientation, age, color, national origin, citizenship, disability, handicap, veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by local, state, or federal law.