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Specialty Restaurant Manager - Asian Restaurant

Wind Creek Chicago Southland

17300 S. Halsted
East Hazel Crest, IL 60429

Casino & Hotel
Managed By Wind Creek Hospitality
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Full-Time

Description

Job Overview

The Specialty Restaurant Manager projects a sense of passion and urgency towards delivery of excellent guest service and quality products. The Manager instills in the staff the same sense of passion and urgency for excellent guest service and quality products.  The Manager interacts with guests and staff with a sense of calmness and desire to resolve issues amicably and to a point where all parties win.  The Manager proactively takes control of front-of-house operations and hires, trains, develops, coaches, re-assigns, acts as Maitre D, and terminates staff as required and consistent with the WCHGA Expectations Guide in order to deliver a level of guest service and a food outlet experience unmatched by any competitor.  This position reports to the Director of Food and Beverage.

Purpose

Our genuine engagement and positive energy provide guests an escape from their routine into our exciting fantasy world of fun, chance, and possibility, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and importance.

Value System

Our enthusiastic commitment to our purpose inspires and empowers us to do everything right, have fun, and be the best. We will be recognized fairly, elevating our levels of personal accountability, and focus on our customer. The resulting creation of wealth will grow opportunities for all.

Duties And Responsibilities

  • Identifies and defines operational needs within the restaurant (and other outlets or areas, if assigned) and implements solutions which result in beneficial changes to assigned operations
  • On the floor visibility creating guest interaction
  • Abide by all State, Federal, and WCH requirements pertaining to serving alcohol
  • Develops and implements customer service training programs as needed and assures outstanding service to all guests at all times
  • Directs the development and administration of controls for all phases of assigned outlets in an economical and profitable manner while maintaining established standards
  • Develops staffing schedules that assure the highest service levels with maximum productivity
  • Develops and monitors status of budgets
  • Responsible for profit/loss of assigned operations
  • Counsels, guides, trains, and instructs assigned personnel in the proper performance of their duties
  • Continually seeks new methods and programs to promote the restaurant and the property as a whole
  • Communicates all pertinent information regarding daily promotions, Food and Beverage specials, property promotions, station assignments, scheduled entertainment and assures that the  staff is informed of the  information
  • Utilizes creative abilities to offer operational enhancements
  • Assumes special projects as needed per the direction of the immediate supervisor
  • Development of wine list and effective control of all alcohol
  • Participate in promoting outlet via social marketing channels
  • Other duties & responsibilities as assigned

 Job Requirements (Please Ensure You Meet The Listed Requirements Prior To Applying)

  • High School diploma or GED – required
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Related Field AND two (2) years Supervisory experience – required
    • OR Four (4) years’ experience in a Management position – required
    • OR Three (3) years’ experience in a Supervisory position with Wind Creek Hospitality– required
  • Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a Supervisory or Management position in a Specialty or Fine Dining Restaurant– required
  • Experience in Asian cuisine – preferred
  • Problem solving and decision-making ability
  • Interacts with guest to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels
  • Extensive knowledge of food products and service techniques
  • After hire, successful completion of Responsible Vendor Alcoholic Beverage Service and BASSET training required to retain position
  • After hire, successful completion of ServeSafe Sanitation training required to retain position
  • Ability to maneuver in all areas of assigned outlets, including all food and beverage service areas, required
  • Ability to lift and carry up to forty (40) pounds required
  • Ability to respond calmly and make rational decisions when handling guest and employee conflicts required
  • Willingness to travel and participate in training when directed required
  • Proven ability to develop a budget required
  • Proven ability to understand financial data and manage to a budget required
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
  • Ability to work with a computer-based time and attendance, and/or client-booking systems, as well as the Point of Sale system preferred
  • Must successfully pass job interview, including a guest service audition
  • Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Must be able to work and deal effectively in a diverse, ever-changing environment
  • Willing to work odd and irregular hours
  • Must have an Occupational License (or the ability to obtain and maintain a license) pursuant to the Illinois Gaming Act and remain in good standing with the Illinois Gaming Board as a requirement for this position
Base Pay
  • Compensation
     $63,700.00-$78,700.00 annually, with starting pay based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and skills.
  • Benefits
     Eligible full-time employees may choose from a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). Additional benefits include an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), paid time off, a 401(k) plan with company match, shift differential pay, and discretionary quarterly bonus opportunities.
Posted July 14, 2026

About Wind Creek Chicago Southland

Wind Creek Chicago Southland (slated to open in Fall 2024!) will be an entertainment enthusiast’s dream destination — providing our Guests with, an onsite hotel, dining, bars, an event facility and more. 

We’re the first AAA Four Diamond Casino destination to Illinois and Northern Indiana, ideally and conveniently located for all south Chicago suburbs. 

Our unique gaming destination will include a luxury hotel with an indoor pool, fitness center and spa, a large capacity banquet facility, a state-of-the-art entertainment center, and an array of tempting dining options—all designed to provide our guests with world-class gaming experiences and the perfect escape.

Our casino will offer over 70,000 square feet of gaming space including 56 table games, over 1,400 state-of-the-art slot machines, a sportsbook, poker room, and more.

We strive to not only provide a first-class experience to our Guests and to our Team Members. 

Wind Creek Hospitality aspires to make a positive impact on the lives of people—including our Guests, our Community and most importantly, our Team Members.

Click here to read about our amazing Employee Benefits & Perksand Hit the Career Jackpot!

Leading the industry as one of the fastest-growing casino resort brands, Wind Creek Hospitality has multiple properties located throughout the United States and the Caribbean!

Privacy Policy

If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, please contact the Employment Center at 708-787-8877 ext. 3984.

Wind Creek Hospitality does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender or religious orientation.

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About Wind Creek Hospitality

Welcome to an experience like no other. Gaming is the heart of Wind Creek Hospitality, but we offer so much more. 

Wind Creek Hospitality is the principal gaming and hospitality entity for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, the only federally recognized Indian Tribe in the state of Alabama. 

 Our 11 distinct properties in the U.S. and Caribbean provide world-class entertainment, dining, hotel stays, amenities and activities.

Wind Creek continues to grow and offer our guests luxurious destinations and opportunities for escape. Our gaming facilities include: Wind Creek Aruba, Wind Creek Atmore, Wind Creek Bethlehem, Wind Creek Chicago Southland, Wind Creek Curacao, Wind Creek Montgomery, Wind Creek Wetumpka, as well as racetracks in Alabama and Florida.

Our Purpose 

Our genuine engagement and positive energy provide Guests an escape from their routine into our exciting fantasy world of fun, chance, and possibility, where everyone has a feeling of belonging and importance.

At each location, Wind Creek has built a unique company culture that supports its Team Members in remarkable ways. Everything we do is guided by a simple value system: 

Do it right. Be the best. Have fun.

As part of the Wind Creek Team, you will discover our Purpose and Values and how they are integrated into the Guest experience. We strive to inspire a genuineness and positive energy among our team by bringing a level of human caring into the workplace. Providing a sense of belonging and importance amongst our team will transition to our Guests and provide them with a winning experience every time they visit.

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Listen to what our employees say about us: 
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Our Perks

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield medical plan*
  • Dental plan
  • VSP vision plan
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Employee dining rooms
  • Career training and planning
  • Quarterly incentive bonuses
  • Employee fitness centers with on-staff trainers*

*Not available at all locations

Types of Jobs

  • Gaming
  • Hotels
  • Facilities
  • Food & Beverage
  • Corporate