Restaurant Manager – Kama Fulton Market

Kama Bistro is a Chicago-area Indian restaurant group founded by Vikram, Agnes, and Chef Manmohan Singh. Our menu brings together regional Indian cooking, warm hospitality, and a lively dining room, and we now have locations in the West Loop, Wicker Park, and La Grange.
We're hiring a Restaurant Manager for Kama Fulton Market, our newest location in the heart of Chicago's Fulton Market district. We're looking for a confident, steady leader who wants to build a culture of growth. You stay calm and effective in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting, you can juggle several priorities at once, and you love Indian food, great drinks, and hospitality that makes guests feel at home.
- At least 2 years of management experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant that runs on systems
- Full operations experience, including:
- Running the floor: touching tables, running food, supporting staff, and managing the door during busy services
- Leading FOH staff: hiring, training, coaching, supporting, and disciplining
- Training staff on menu knowledge, including regional Indian dishes, spice levels, allergens and dietary needs, cocktail, beer and wine pairings, steps of service, and guest relations
- Building FOH schedules that account for each person's strengths, business levels, private events, catering, and labor budget
- Opening and closing the restaurant, including reconciling banks, leading pre-shift meetings, writing daily recaps, and doing final walk-throughs
- Comfort with Toast POS and with managing third-party delivery (Uber Eats, DoorDash, Grubhub)
- Strong food and beverage knowledge, an interest in Indian cuisine, and a good feel for Chicago's restaurant scene
- Able to work varied hours, days, and shifts, including weekends and late nights
- Able to stand and walk at a steady pace for 8+ hours
- Able to lift and move up to 50 lbs
- Current State of Illinois BASSET certification
- Current State of Illinois Food Handler certification
- Thorough knowledge of sanitation and safety rules
- At least 21 years old and legally able to serve alcohol in the City of Chicago
- A plus: State of Illinois / City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification
- A plus: Catering, private event, or banquet experience
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $65K
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Dining discount at all Kama locations

Chicago-area Indian restaurant group serving regional Indian cooking, with locations in the West Loop, Wicker Park and La Grange.