General Manager | Cedars in Hyde Park (09 / 2025)

General Manager – Cedars Mediterranean Kitchen Location :

• Hyde Park, Chicago, IL Compensation : $62,500–$72,500 + Health Stipend + Quarterly Bonus Program (10% annual) Schedule : Full-Time, ~50 hours / week (35-45 hours on the floor) Cedars Mediterranean Kitchen is a family-owned Hyde Park institution serving Chicago for over 30 years.
• With 70% dining room service and 30% high-volume catering , we’ve built five consecutive years of sales growth and remain deeply connected to our neighborhood.
• We are seeking an experienced, Spanish-speaking General Manager to lead our 15-20 person team, own financial performance, and carry forward our culture of care, accountability, and community.
• Responsibilities Lead daily operations with a hands-on presence (30–35 hours weekly alongside the crew).
• Full P&L accountability including labor (20% target), COGS, and profitability.
• Build and sustain a high-performance culture through clear standards, team-building, and accountability.
• Oversee and grow catering operations (30% of business).
• Implement, refine, and teach operational systems for consistency and guest satisfaction.
• Partner with ownership, who are present and invested in the business.
• Manage staffing and operations to adapt to seasonal fluctuations (busy when University of Chicago is in session; slower in summer and major holidays).
• Requirements Minimum 3–5 years of GM or AGM experience in restaurants or hospitality.
• Fluent Spanish speaker (preferred).
• Experience managing 25+ employees .
• Familiarity with Toast POS strongly preferred.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to manage budgets.
• Patient, teacher-minded leader who thrives in a family business environment.
• Demonstrated ability to balance care with accountability .

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