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Office Manager Jobs in Evanston, IL at Soul & Smoke
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Office Manager
Soul & Smoke is adding a key role to our office team. We’re a small, collaborative group, and need help supporting our growing restaurant and catering business. Manage the company office processes and procedures related to calendars, vendors, HR, etc. Learn to handle any call that comes in – restaurant or catering inquiry, etc. Full-time position, based at our Evanston location.
Because our success depends upon the dedication of our employees, we are highly selective in choosing new members of our team. We look to you and your colleagues to contribute to the success of the company, and to take pride in the quality of our food and service. It is important for you to know that you are a valuable member of a team effort. Our business is expanding and evolving quickly, there is strong room for career growth.
Requirements:
2+ years of office management experience or equivalent. Event planning, catering sales, inventory, scheduling, logistics, marketing, and project management skills would also be relevant.
Be comfortable with changing circumstances – lead with positivity toward the solution to every challenge. Always take care of the team and customers, and never sacrifice quality.
Cash handling experience.
Familiarity with HR and onboarding practices.
Attention to detail – organized and efficient.
Strong computer skills.
Professional and proactive.
Sense of teamwork and urgency.
Good decision-making, prioritization, and self-direction.
Flexibility and adaptability – as a growing small business, we are evolving and refining.
Driver’s license preferred.
Essential Functions:
Process and pay vendor invoices, ensuring their entry into purchasing/inventory software.
Process and maintain employee records (new hire, benefits, certifications, reviews, etc.)
Manage cash handling procedures, and maintain cash bank.
Organize office operations and systems, including comfort with IT.
Multitask calmly and effectively, effectively communicating in written and verbal channels.
Respond to challenges with vendors, employees, or guests with patience, empathy, and good judgment.
Learn the basics of other office positions to be able to pitch in when necessary.
Potential to take over more of payroll, hiring, or other processes, depending on workload and skills.
Job Type & Compensation:
This is a full-time position, working on-site at our Evanston office. Approx 42 hours per week. Mostly weekday hours, occasional weekend/evening shift if business needs require. Depending on experience, $55-70,000 in compensation package of salary and revenue share, to start.
Benefits & Perks:
Health and dental insurance, after 90 days.
Aflac and retirement savings plans are available after 90 days.
10 days PTO, accruing annually.
Dining and catering discounts, daily staff meals.
Pooled employee revenue share. Soul & Smoke does not generally accept tips, but distributes 100% of its service charge to all employees, based on the number of hours worked.
About Soul & Smoke:
Soul & Smoke (Evanston, Avondale, West Loop) is a collection of restaurants, two food trucks, and catering team that serve barbecue fare and comfort food from the heart. The Black-owned and women-led team at the helm of Soul & Smoke values being part of the community through thoughtful initiatives, like providing customers the option to purcha…
Title: Office Manager
Company: Soul & Smoke
Location: Evanston, IL
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