Restaurant Manager

Restaurant Manager – Aurelio's Pizza Tinley Park

Aurelio's Pizza of Tinley Park is seeking an experienced, highly organized, and hospitality-driven Restaurant Manager to lead our daily operations and deliver exceptional guest experiences.

We are looking for a hands-on leader who genuinely enjoys taking care of customers, developing employees, and maintaining high standards. The ideal candidate has strong restaurant management experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage a busy full-service restaurant.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations, including dining room, kitchen, carryout, delivery, bar, and private events.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and resolve guest concerns professionally.
• Recruit, train, schedule, motivate, and supervise employees.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, cleanliness, organization, and presentation.
• Monitor labor costs, food costs, inventory, waste, and overall restaurant profitability.
• Manage employee performance, accountability, and daily operational procedures.
• Oversee cash handling, opening and closing procedures, and restaurant reporting.
• Coordinate private parties, catering orders, and special events.
• Work closely with ownership to improve sales, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and alcohol-service requirements.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant management experience required; full-service restaurant experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in hospitality, hotel, or banquet operations is a plus.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication abilities.
• Experience managing schedules, labor costs, inventory, and restaurant operations.
• Ability to lead by example and work effectively during busy shifts.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must hold or be willing to obtain Illinois BASSET alcohol-service certification and required food safety certifications.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $55,000–$65,000 annually, depending on experience.
• Opportunity for performance-based bonuses tied to restaurant profitability.
• Employee food and beverage discounts.
• Paid training.
• Opportunity to play a key leadership role in an established restaurant.

Join Our Team

If you are passionate about hospitality, enjoy leading people, and take pride in running a successful restaurant, we would love to hear from you.

Work Location: In person – Tinley Park, Illinois

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid training

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• How many years of restaurant or hospitality management experience do you have?
• Have you managed employees, including scheduling, training, and performance?
• Do you have experience managing restaurant labor costs, food costs, and inventory?
• Are you available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed?
• Are you willing to obtain Illinois BASSET and required food safety certifications?

Work Location: In person