Job Description

Be the Vibe Behind Bistecca at Hotel Ardent

We're looking for a dynamic Restaurant General Manager to take the reins at Bistecca , the signature dining experience inside Hotel Ardent . This is your stage to lead with passion, create unforgettable moments, and shape a bold, guest-first culture. You’ll run the show across our restaurant, bar, and a private dining room —driving performance, profits, and above all, people.

If you’re a hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, lives for creating standout guest experiences, and knows how to inspire a team to bring their A-game every day—this role was made for you.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• You want to own it —this is your chance to lead from the front
• You’re fueled by hustle, hospitality, and high standards
• You love building teams and watching them thrive
• You see challenges as opportunities to innovate
• You believe hospitality is both a craft and a calling

Where You'll Leave Your Mark

• Lead daily operations across the restaurant, bar, and banquets
• Create a positive, high-energy culture where your team can grow and guests keep coming back
• Own sales, manage costs, and keep everything running smooth and profitable
• Recruit, train, schedule, and develop an all-star crew
• Work closely with chefs to craft killer menus that keep things fresh and exciting
• Deliver on cleanliness, quality, and consistency—every shift, every service
• Make sure every guest feels like the only one in the room
• Maintain food and beverage cost controls (yep, you’ll need your spreadsheet game too)
• Stay visible during key meal periods to support the team and wow our guests

What You Bring to the Table

• A natural leader with awesome communication skills
• Able to multitask like a pro while keeping your cool
• Fluent in the language of hospitality (and English)
• Experience in restaurant/hotel F&B leadership
• Culinary or hospitality training? Even better.
• Tech-savvy with solid knowledge of Microsoft Office + basic accounting
• Able to lift up to 30 lbs and be on your feet when it counts

About First Hospitality

We’re not your typical hotel management company. First Hospitality is about growth, innovation, and people-first leadership. Based in Chicago, we’ve been building industry-leading hotels and restaurants since 1985. Our culture? Inclusive, forward-thinking, and always up for doing things differently.

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