• Assistant Restaurant Manager

    Sodexo (Chicago, IL)


    Role Overview

     

    Assistant Restaurant Manager – Good Eating Company, Chicago, IL

     

    Lead With Heart. Inspire Through Hospitality.

     

    The Good Eating Company at **77** Wacker is a vibrant, chef‑led restaurant where food, design, and hospitality come together to create memorable experiences. We’re looking for an **Assistant Restaurant Manager** who brings warmth, operational excellence, and a passion for people. This is a role for someone who leads by example, thrives in a fast‑paced environment, and believes hospitality is both an art and a responsibility.

     

    About the Good Eating Company

     

    At the Good Eating Company, we’re all about **simple cuisine made exceptionally well** — and we bring that energy to everything we do. What started around a kitchen table in the UK in 1999 has grown into a bold, chef‑driven movement to bring **restaurant‑quality food to the workplace** . Our passion for flavor, creativity, and genuine hospitality carried us across the Atlantic in 2020, and we’ve been raising the bar ever since. At **77 Wacker** , you’ll feel that spirit in every dish, every interaction, and every moment we create for our guests.

    What You'll Do

    + Support daily restaurant operations: Ensure smooth, consistent service across all dayparts.

    + Lead and inspire the team: Coach, train, and motivate staff to deliver exceptional hospitality.

    + Champion guest experience: Build relationships, resolve concerns, and create a welcoming environment.

    + Partner with the Restaurant Manager: Assist with scheduling, inventory, ordering, and administrative tasks.

    + Uphold brand standards: Maintain cleanliness, safety, and quality across the restaurant.

    + Drive culture: Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace.

     

    What We Offer

     

    Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

     

    + Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs

    + 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

    + Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

    + Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

     

    More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

    What You Bring

    + A hospitality‑driven leaderwho genuinely cares about people

    + A confident communicatorwho builds trust and connection

    + A problem‑solverwho stays calm and resourceful under pressure

    + A detail‑oriented operatorwith strong organizational skills

    + A team‑first collaboratorwho thrives in a chef‑driven environment

    + Someone hungry to growinto higher leadership roles

     

    Who We Are

     

    At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

     

    Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please completethis form (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dbdf3c39f65e4cd49eda84cc599389ab) .

     

    Qualifications & Requirements

     

    Minimum Education Requirement - High School Diploma or GED or Equivalent

    Minimum Management Experience - 1 year

    **Location** _US-IL-CHICAGO_

    **System ID** _985700_

    **Category** _Food Service_

    **Employment Status** _Full-Time_

    _Exempt_

    **Posted Range** _$46000 to $69520_

    **Company : Segment Desc** _CORPORATE SERVICES SEGMENT (US)_

     

    _On-Site_