Restaurant Manager

L. Woods, located in Lincolnwood just outside Chicago, features American classics and barbecue specialties in a nostalgic Northwoods Supper Club atmosphere.

LWoods is Now Hiring a RESTAURANT MANAGER!

Lettuce Entertain You is looking for a RESTAURANT MANAGER with 2+ years of restaurant management experience in a high-volume full-service environment to oversee daily operations, with a strong focus on executing exceptional service alongside our front of house team.


Lettuce is a culinary-driven company with a genuine commitment to our people: we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at 100+ locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. If you’re ready to be a part of what we do next, then explore your possibilities at Lettuce! EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

Some of Our Restaurant Manager Benefits:

• Quarterly Bonus
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)

• Run shifts and lead and direct the daily operations of a restaurant
• Lead pre-shift meetings and participate in line, temperature and cooler checks; oversee all closing manager duties including counting down the safe, reviewing labor sheets and preparing nightly numbers email
• Organize, run and supervise smooth and efficient daily opening and closing shifts, ensuring an exceptional guest and employee experience
• Provide guidance and leadership to hourly and management teams while fostering our Culture of Caring
• Respond immediately and effectively to guest and employee needs and feedback
• Assist GM in managing costs, driving sales and growing the business in support of financial goals

• Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all BOH employees and teams as needed

• Perform regular and ad hoc inventories of food, beverage and restaurant supplies and track high cost items; place food, beverage and restaurant supply orders; and accept and inspect deliveries

• Model and promote teamwork across all teams
• Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy
• Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed
• Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds

• 2+ years of restaurant management experience
• Skilled in developing guest rapport
• Skilled in leading teams