Benefits:

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Cedars is a Palestinian restaurant that's been serving up killer shawarma & falafel on the Southside for 32 years! We are a cheeky, irreverent, fun-loving gang that works hard and plays hard. We are currently growing with a goal to bring a taste of Palestine to other parts of Chicago!

We are hiring a Restaurant Manager for our Hyde Park location.

We believe we are not just in the food business, but also the people business. We're looking to tackle each day with a "customer first" attitude and the intention to win.

Who we are — Great Communicators, Adaptable Hard Workers, Optimistic Problem Solvers

Responsibilities of Cedars Restaurant Manager

Description of job responsibilities:

The Restaurant Manager is expected to run the store as if it were their own, following the leadership of the General Manager.

With management of:

• day to day operations

• food cost

• labor cost

• staffing and team development

• inventory

• health and food safety standards, and

• sales goals.

The Restaurant Manager's main goal should be to make Cedars a better place each day. This should be achieved through following Cedars SOPs and systems, delegation, and accountability.

General Responsibilities:

Helping implement System of Operation guidelines to improve and maintain high quality restaurant procedures

Maintaining regular, strong communication with the General Manager to act as the eyes and ears inside the restaurant

Supervising and directing the workforce, including executing goals for team members

Ensuring customer satisfaction and product quality

Monitoring the store’s financial performance

Managing safety and security within the store in respect to local health department guidelines as well as security within the mall.

Acting as the Problem Solver for all restaurant operations and facility issues as they arise, in communication with the GM

The Restaurant Manager is responsible for modeling and acting in accordance with Cedars 5 core values of Generosity of Spirit, Intention, Authenticity, Humor, & Communication.

Responsibilities of Cedars Restaurant Manager as Catering is a large part of our Operation

Description of job relating to Catering responsibilities:

The Restaurant Manager is expected to uphold complete control of all catering operations including:

• Building partnerships with administrators ordering catering

• Making outgoing calls to partners to generate leads

• Order intake

• Inventory for catering

• Staffing for execution

• Cooking/plating/expediting catering orders as needed

• Confirming drivers

• Delegating and executing mise en place

• Guest communication before/after events for feedback

• Organization of upcoming orders

General Responsibilities:

Maintaining email communication with catering inquires

Inputting new orders into the established system

Training all new shift leads on how to correctly input new catering orders

Maintaining full organization of all upcoming catering orders

Ensure the store has multiple delivery drivers available for use

Monitoring and maintaining Metrobi site and drivers

Ensuring proper inventory for orders that will not affect the restaurant

People that work at Cedars: Highly caring, accountable people with a strong work ethic & strong interest in building relationships with guests.

People who are happy at Cedars are committed and hard-working, they like being part of a close-knit team and also enjoy the excitement that comes from working under pressure. We hope to find team-oriented people who want to be with us long-term and who may be interested in growing their skills and responsibilities in a fast-paced company.