Restaurant Manager

Are you a passionate hospitality leader who thrives on delivering exceptional dining experiences? At The Mather, we’re seeking a motivated and experienced Restaurant Manager to oversee the daily operations of our vibrant dining venues. In this key leadership role, you’ll be the driving force behind a service-focused team, ensuring every guest interaction reflects warmth, professionalism, and excellence. You’ll collaborate closely with culinary and service leaders to create a seamless, resident-centered experience. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who excels in fast-paced environments, is highly organized, and is committed to developing team members while upholding the highest standards of service and quality.

This position is full-time, salaried, and located on-site at The Mather in Evanston, IL. Weeknight, weekend, holiday and evening availability required.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Collaborates with Director of Food & Beverage in the timely hiring, orientation, scheduling and on-going training and performance management of restaurant team members.


• Manages all related systems within the


• Supervises the flow of service to ensure that residents, guests, family members, and staff receive quality dining service.


• Inspects workstations for completion of assigned side


• Responds to resident feedback addressing concerns in a timely, professional


• Maintains timely and professional communication with the Director of Food & Beverage and the Executive Chef and shares all food comments and suggestions with the Executive Chef.


• Works with restaurant management to help ensure budgetary


• Responsible to manage and maintain the equipment necessary to successfully operate the restaurants at or above Mather service standards.


• Coordinates and executes theme meals and/or functions and related billing processes and provides accurate and timely information so that billing for events/functions can occur and resident satisfaction is ensured.


• Oversees beverage program in conjunction with the Mixologist to ensure premium service and


• Establishes, operationalizes, engages team members in, and sustains a Quality Assurance Process Improvement process..

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Progressive experience in an upscale restaurant and/or Life Plan community.


• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and make independent decisions.


• Proficient in Windows applications including Excel, Word and Outlook.


• Knowledgeable in Point-of-Sale systems.


• Knowledgeable in job related federal, state, and local regulations to ensure safe and clean dining environment.


• Certification in food safety/sanitation and BASSET.


• English language proficiency.

Preferred:

• College degree in culinary or hospitality management.


• Knowledgeable in online ordering, online reservations. 

Benefits

Mather offers a competitive benefits package.*

Team members are eligible for:

• A generous paid time off (PTO) program including vacation days/personal days, sick days, and holidays. This is an “earn-as-you-go” plan that rolls over year to year, offering long- and short-term flexibility.


• A 401(k) program with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution (available to those age 21 or better)


• Convenient, subsidized parking (or public transportation for certain locations)


• Wellness Spending Account: up to $300 available annually for Wellness related expenses such as gym memberships, financial planning, etc. 

Benefits-eligible team members can take advantage of:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans


• Paid Parental Leave


• Adoption Assistance Reimbursement


• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education


• Extended illness benefits


• Employee wellness programs


• Short- and long-term disability insurance


• Life insurance - free to all team members 

*Benefits are subject to change without notice. Benefits details dependent on employment status.

About The Mather:

The Mather is a Life Plan Community for those age 62 and better located in Evanston, Illinois, close to the charming downtown district and an abundance of public transportation. The Mather includes 240 independent living apartment homes, as well as assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and rehabilitation services, along with multiple restaurants, a fitness center, art studio, gardens, and more.

The Mather is located at 425 Davis Street in Evanston.

About Mather

Based in Evanston, Illinois, Mather is a unique, non-denominational, not-for-profit organization founded in 1941. Dedicated to developing and implementing Ways to Age Well^SM, we create programs, places, and residences for today’s young-at-heart older adults. Mather has received a national certification as a Great Place to Work^®, and has been selected as a Nation’s Best and Brightest in Wellness Award recipient four years in a row.

Mather is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive workforce. Candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.