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.