Smith & Wollensky Chicago is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Office Manager to support the daily administrative operations of our iconic River North steakhouse. This full-time position plays a key role in supporting restaurant leadership, human resources, payroll administration, and office operations in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
Responsibilities- Provide administrative support to restaurant leadership.
- Assist with onboarding, personnel records, compliance, and HR-related functions.
- Support payroll processing, invoicing, bookkeeping, and financial reporting.
- Maintain accurate records and confidential employee information.
- Coordinate office operations and administrative projects.
- Assist with front-of-house and guest service support as needed.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and employment practices.
- Minimum 2 years of office management, administrative, or related experience required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
- Experience with payroll, HR administration, or bookkeeping preferred.
- Hospitality or restaurant industry experience preferred.
- Knowledge of Paytronix, OpenTable, Micros, Toast, or similar systems is a plus.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Dining Discount
- Referral Program
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Full-Time
- Monday–Friday
- In Person
Smith & Wollensky participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility of all new hires. E-Verify is an online system that allows companies to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. All new hires will be required to complete Form I-9 and successfully participate in the E-Verify process.
Skills Required
- Minimum 2 years of office management, administrative, or related experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills
- Experience with payroll, HR administration, or bookkeeping
- Hospitality or restaurant industry experience
- Knowledge of Paytronix, OpenTable, Micros, Toast, or similar systems
- Bilingual English/Spanish
What We Do
Established in 1977 and headquartered in Boston, Smith & Wollensky is America's premier fine dining steakhouse. The company is dedicated to providing unparalleled hospitality, specializing in USDA Prime dry-aged steaks and premium seafood. It operates multiple iconic locations across the United States and internationally, offering a memorable dining experience complemented by an acclaimed wine list.
