Restaurant Manager - Burger Bar

Good Eats Group is owned and operated by John McLean and Martin Murch. The brands showcase the collaborative, global Epicurious inspired partnership between the owners throughout their various restaurant concepts. Staying true to their culinary roots, Mac & Martin’s vision offers show stopping cuisine in a casual, hip, and welcoming environment. Our culture is dedicated to embracing every team member and guest in creating memories of life through curating guest experiential journeys while they visit. This all-inclusive approach of individual spirited managers our at the core of the group and we are poised to align with a strategic partner who sees and appreciates the vision for our next chapter.

BURGER BAR ChicagoThe staple of the Good Eats Group brands. As the name suggests, Burger Bar Chicago features craft USDA Prime ½# burgers and craft beer with several fun, contemporary menu items to fill in the gaps. Burger Bar Chicago is the first Prime Burger, Burger restaurant in America. Let us get started by sipping on our exclusive “1837 Red Ale”. The food is fresh, interesting, and delicious. These are hand-crafted unique burgers using fresh, wholesome, politically correct proteins such as chicken, turkey, pork, shrimp, tuna and American hormone and antibiotic-free USDA prime ground beef. Snacks and sides are a significant part of the menu with choices such as fresh-cut Truffle Fries, Sweet Potato Tots, Bacon Lollipops, grilled Sassy Wings, our famous Fried Pickles and three varieties of incredible Mac and Cheese. Large chopped salads and hand-spun shakes round out the food experience at Burger Bar. Cool, edgy, fun, and inviting, Burger Bar Chicago serve simple but unique familiar foods with an urban twist that anyone can sink their teeth into. Do not forget our exclusive, Good Eats Group “1837 Red Ale” that received 4.3 rating in the Beer Advocate.

Join the group that focuses on Guest Experiential Journeys to Create Memories of Life. Good Eats Group is lighting up the South Loop. Below our a listing of some of our Awards & Accolades:

Good Eats Group“Best New Business Near South Planning Board City of Chicago”Time Out Finalist for all locationsFoodservice Industry News ShowcaseRewards Network – Best Partner FeatureTrust20 – Partner ShowcaseThe 22 Best Reservations for Chicago – Michigan Avenue Magazine

Burger Bar Chicago“Best New Burger Restaurant Chicago” -“Top Burger” – Chicago Burger Review“Best Burger Restaurant Chicago” – Chicago Best“Best Fried Pickles Chicago” – Red Eye“Steakhouse Stacker” – Reader“Best Vegetable Burger Chicago” – Vegetarian Society of Chicago and Illumine Magazine 2015“Best and Most Outrageous Burger Restaurant Illinois” – Yahoo TravelTop 38 in the Globe – Burger Business“Best Mac & Cheese” – Chicago Tribune“Hot & Smokey mixes my two favorite things and does it well” – The Chicago Burger Review“10 Best Thanksgiving Burgers in the Country” – Burger BusinessTime Out LOVE
- Award WinnerTRAVEL CHANNEL – FOOD PARADISE TASTY TAVERNS July 2020Top 15 Best Burgers Chicago – Four Square 2021The 22 Best Reservations for Chicago – Michigan Avenue Magazine 2021

POSITION PURPOSE:

Directs and organizes day-to-day shift activities to maximize profits through outstanding guest service and consistent food quality. Responsible for all day-to-day shift operations of established financial performance, team oversight & development, food quality, reporting and physical plant maintenance. Manage a professional environment leveraging the Good Eats Group culture standard of excellence.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Ensure operational excellence to maximize profitability, manage cost controls and achieve established business growth and marketing objectives utilizing the Good Eats Group cultural standards.

Manage daily shift functions of the restaurant operations to train, supervise, schedule, and participate in activities for all areas of the operations to meet the daily needs of the location in accordance with Good Eats Group quality standards.

Listen actively and communicate clearly while interacting with guests and team members to promote food products. Direct staff activities for service excellence. Analyze feedback from guests, social media outlets and team members, communicate ideas and suggestions for improvement. Maintain working rapport with all team members for efficient operation and service to the guests. Organize Pre-Shift meetings inclusive of all team member to convey all necessary shift information. Monitor team performance, product quality and production flow; foster continuous improvement where necessary.

Leverage strong communication channels with General Manager to foster a collaborative environment that generates and implement Good Eats Group policy, procedures and standards for guest engagement, new menus and menu items for monthly, weekly and seasonal offerings that include current guest experiences, beverage, food and regional tastes/trends.

Participate in sales initiatives to cultivate special catering events, themes and parties both in-house and off premise in accordance with guest’s budgetary guides and expectations. Handle Special projects and assignments for continuous improvement and development throughout the restaurants

Audit storeroom items and direct items to maintain consistent quality products that ensure adherence to all health code requirements. Enforce safety procedures and cleanliness standards throughout restaurants 

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the company.

·        Assist GM in managing shift operations to meet estimate budget forecasts

·        Observe the latest trends in food & service presentation/pricing and menu offerings

·        Monitor food preparation, plate presentation, sanitation and guest service during peak periods to oversee restaurant operations

·        Maintain team member schedule for proper staffing

·       Repair or report any equipment in need of repair or replacement

·       Perform other duties as requested, such as special events, catering, parties and team meeting meetings

·       Participate in continuous development and professional growth

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