Restaurant Manager

Restaurant Manager

Chicago, United States

Company
Tropical Smoothie Cafe | JACE Food Group
Location
West Chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
47K–55K a year
Posted
19 hours ago
Via
Indeed

Job Description
We're hiring a Restaurant Manager!

As our Restaurant Manager, you’ll never be bored. You’ll be responsible for making sure our restaurant runs smoothly.

We offer:
• Competitive compensation
• 401K with matching
• Bonus opportunities
• A great work atmosphere

Duties/Responsibilities:
• Ensuring that our restaurant is fully and appropriately staffed at all times
• Maintaining operational excellence so our restaurant is running efficiently and effectively
• Ensuring that all laws, regulations, and guidelines are being followed
• Creating a restaurant atmosphere that both patrons and employees enjoy
• Various other tasks as needed

REQUIREMENTS
• Previous experience as a restaurant manager
• Extensive food and beverage knowledge, and the ability to remember and recall ingredients and dishes to inform customers and wait staff
• Great leadership skills
• Familiarity with restaurant management software
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate a staff
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Restaurant Jobs in United States

Q What is the federal minimum cash wage for tipped restaurant servers in the United States in 2026?
As per the U.S. Department of Labor, the federal minimum cash wage for tipped restaurant servers is $2.13 per hour as of 2026. Employers must ensure that tips combined with the cash wage equal at least $7.25 per hour for each workweek, paying any shortfall directly.
Q What is the salary range for waiters and waitresses in restaurant jobs in the United States in 2026?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, annual wages for waiters and waitresses range from $18,290 at the 10th percentile to $53,650 at the 90th percentile, with a median of $31,380 based on May 2023 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data applicable to 2026. The corresponding hourly medians are $8.79 to $25.79, with $15.09 median.
Q What work visa do international applicants need for seasonal restaurant jobs in the US in 2026?
The H-2B nonimmigrant visa permits foreign workers to fill temporary restaurant jobs, subject to a statutory annual cap of 66,000 visas per fiscal year. Employers must first obtain DOL temporary labor certification, then file Form I-129 with USCIS, with petitions processed starting April 1 for FY2026 third quarter.
Q What education or experience is required for entry-level restaurant jobs like servers or cooks?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports no formal educational credential is needed for cooks or food and beverage servers, with 29% of restaurant cooks having less than high school education. Training consists of short-term on-the-job instruction under 1 month; no prior experience required for entry-level positions.
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