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 employees such as restaurant servers is $2.13 per hour as of 2026. Tips received plus the cash wage must total at least the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, or the employer must pay the difference. This rule applies nationwide unless overridden by higher state minimums.
Q What is the median annual wage for restaurant cooks in the United States in 2026?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for restaurant cooks is $38,100 as of May 2026. The hourly median is $18.32 based on full-time employment. Wages range from $27,500 at the 10th percentile to $50,200 at the 90th percentile.
Q What work visa is available for international workers seeking temporary restaurant jobs in the US in 2026?
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services offers the H-2B visa for temporary non-agricultural workers, including seasonal restaurant positions like banquet servers. Applications require a temporary labor certification from the Department of Labor and are subject to a fiscal year cap of 66,000 visas plus supplemental allocations. Petitions must be filed by June 17, 2026 for FY2027 cap-subject.
Q What education or experience is required for entry-level waiter jobs in US restaurants?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports no formal educational credential is required for waiters and waitresses. Most receive short-term on-the-job training lasting less than 1 month. Previous experience in customer service is helpful but not required for entry-level positions.
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