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Office Manager - Summer House Chicago
Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants (Chicago)
Office Manager - Summer House Chicago
Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants (Chicago)
Full Time
Coins Icon $60000 - $80000 / Year
Office Manager - Summer House Chicago
Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants (Chicago)

Full Time
Coins Icon $60000 - $80000 / Year
Skills
Fast-Paced Experience
Job description

We're hiring an Office Manager!

Inside Summer House, guests will find a breezy, beach house environment reminiscent of the sunny ocean-side city of Santa Monica, CA. Known to most as the place where summer never ends, Summer House has locations in Chicago, IL, North Bethesda, MD, and counting! The California-inspired menu, led by Chef Ben Goodnick, features simple ingredients sourced from local grower partnerships and sustainable products with a heavy focus on vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Rosé is poured all day off the signature Rosé Cart, featuring the signature Summer House Rosé, alongside an extensive wine and handcrafted cocktail list. The Bakery positioned at the front of each restaurant also displays a glorious assortment of baked goods, including the restaurant's famous vast cookie selection. 


We offer our Office Managers benefits and perks -- here are a few:

  • Quarterly Bonus
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Domestic Partner Benefits
  • Paid Time Off 
  • 401(k)

 

Caring. Creative. Careers.

Join the Lettuce Entertain You team! Our 100+ restaurants are nationally recognized for great food and service and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth. If you want a career at a progressive company with a long-standing commitment to people, join our caring and creative team.

EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify


Office Managers are responsible for managing office processes and procedures (including accounting, financial and HR) for the restaurant, and acts as an informational resource for the employees.

Essential Functions

  • Accurately prepare, process and maintain records for the restaurant’s accounting and financial procedures in a timely manner, including but not limited to invoices, bills, deposits, charge orders, and tip distributions 
  • Balance, pare and maintain security of all cash banks 
  • Proficiently process and maintain employee records (including but not limited to new hire, time and attendance, performance, benefits and leaves of absence) using online HR, payroll and related systems
  • Receive, respond to and direct incoming communications including but not limited to emails and calls from guests, vendors, employees and the corporate teams 
  • Monitor and ensure the restaurant and the team’s compliance with all Company and restaurant policies and procedures as well as all legal and regulatory requirements, and represent the restaurant and Company in interactions with legal and regulatory authorities 
  • Provide training and expert guidance to all management team members regarding online systems, software and office procedures, and general benefits information to hourly and management teams 
  • Partner with GM and management team to monitor, address and document individual hourly employee performance through on-going feedback, positive recognition, formal performance reviews, coaching and, when necessary, disciplinary action up to and including employment termination 
  • Organize office operations and systems, and ensure maintenance and repair of office equipment
  • Interview, hire, train, supervise and develop part-time or weekend office assistant(s) if needed
  • Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions 
  • Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools, utensils, equipment and software (for example, restaurant management software) 
  • Effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
  • Multitask calmly and effectively under pressure
  • Work in a confined, crowded space of variable light, noise and temperature levels
  • Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds 
  • Stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces

Key Responsibilities and Duties

  • Model and promote teamwork across all teams 
  • Accommodate occasional schedule changes due to business needs 
  • Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy 
  • Assist management team in communicating business announcements and updates to employees
  • Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook 
  • Other duties assigned as needed 

We're hiring an Office Manager!

Inside Summer House, guests will find a breezy, beach house environment reminiscent of the sunny ocean-side city of Santa Monica, CA. Known to most as the place where summer never ends, Summer House has locations in Chicago, IL, North Bethesda, MD, and counting! The California-inspired menu, led by Chef Ben Goodnick, features simple ingredients sourced from local grower partnerships and sustainable products with a heavy focus on vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Rosé is poured all day off the signature Rosé Cart, featuring the signature Summer House Rosé, alongside an extensive wine and handcrafted cocktail list. The Bakery positioned at the front of each restaurant also displays a glorious assortment of baked goods, including the restaurant's famous vast cookie selection. 


We offer our Office Managers benefits and perks -- here are a few:

  • Quarterly Bonus
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Domestic Partner Benefits
  • Paid Time Off 
  • 401(k)

 

Caring. Creative. Careers.

Join the Lettuce Entertain You team! Our 100+ restaurants are nationally recognized for great food and service and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth. If you want a career at a progressive company with a long-standing commitment to people, join our caring and creative team.

EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify


Office Managers are responsible for managing office processes and procedures (including accounting, financial and HR) for the restaurant, and acts as an informational resource for the employees.

Essential Functions

  • Accurately prepare, process and maintain records for the restaurant’s accounting and financial procedures in a timely manner, including but not limited to invoices, bills, deposits, charge orders, and tip distributions 
  • Balance, pare and maintain security of all cash banks 
  • Proficiently process and maintain employee records (including but not limited to new hire, time and attendance, performance, benefits and leaves of absence) using online HR, payroll and related systems
  • Receive, respond to and direct incoming communications including but not limited to emails and calls from guests, vendors, employees and the corporate teams 
  • Monitor and ensure the restaurant and the team’s compliance with all Company and restaurant policies and procedures as well as all legal and regulatory requirements, and represent the restaurant and Company in interactions with legal and regulatory authorities 
  • Provide training and expert guidance to all management team members regarding online systems, software and office procedures, and general benefits information to hourly and management teams 
  • Partner with GM and management team to monitor, address and document individual hourly employee performance through on-going feedback, positive recognition, formal performance reviews, coaching and, when necessary, disciplinary action up to and including employment termination 
  • Organize office operations and systems, and ensure maintenance and repair of office equipment
  • Interview, hire, train, supervise and develop part-time or weekend office assistant(s) if needed
  • Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions 
  • Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools, utensils, equipment and software (for example, restaurant management software) 
  • Effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
  • Multitask calmly and effectively under pressure
  • Work in a confined, crowded space of variable light, noise and temperature levels
  • Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds 
  • Stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces

Key Responsibilities and Duties

  • Model and promote teamwork across all teams 
  • Accommodate occasional schedule changes due to business needs 
  • Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy 
  • Assist management team in communicating business announcements and updates to employees
  • Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook 
  • Other duties assigned as needed