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

General Manager – Cedars Mediterranean Kitchen

Location : Hyde Park, Chicago, IL

Compensation : $62,500–$68,500 + 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 (required).

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 .

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary : $62,500–$68,500 (commensurate with experience).

Bonus program : 10% annual bonus, paid quarterly, tied to performance.

Health stipend provided.

Opportunity to grow with a stable, family-owned business.

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