SLStefanos Lemonis
@stefanoslemonis
Experienced restaurant manager with engineering background driving operational growth.
GreeceWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced restaurant manager with an Electrical Engineering foundation and a track record of leading high-volume, fine-dining operations across Chicago and Athens.
Across multiple general manager roles I opened new locations, hired and trained teams, implemented operational standards, and managed P&L to consistently exceed revenue and profit targets.
Notable achievements include reorganizing operations to drive a 10% sales increase at a fine-dining Italian restaurant and operating a 5+M revenue restaurant successfully for five consecutive years.
I bring strong communication, supervisory skills, and proficiency with MS Office, TOAST POS, 7Shifts, Tripleseat, PlateIQ, and Fintech tools to optimize performance, cost control, and guest satisfaction.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
General Manager
Rosebud on Rush
Sep 2024 - Feb 2025 (5 months)
Managed a fine-dining Italian restaurant with revenue over $8M; reorganized operations to drive a 10% increase in sales and improved overall service efficiency.
General Manager
Avli River North
Sep 2019 - Jul 2024 (4 years 10 months)
Opened, hired, trained and operated a $5M+ restaurant for five years, consistently exceeding budgeted revenue and profit targets through cost controls and team leadership.
General Manager
Avli on The Park
Mar 2021 - Jun 2021 (3 months)
Led opening of a 420-seat upscale restaurant during the pandemic; created standards, safety procedures, and operational models to ensure efficient service and compliance.
Assistant General Manager
Rosebud Steakhouse
Nov 2017 - Sep 2019 (1 year 10 months)
Assisted GM in day-to-day operations of a high-end steakhouse, supporting service for demanding clientele and overseeing staff performance to maintain fine-dining standards.
Manager
Greek Islands Restaurant
Oct 2014 - Oct 2017 (3 years)
Managed floor operations and supervised a team of ~20 employees in a high-volume restaurant, ensuring service quality and operational consistency.
Partner, Distribution and Sales Manager
Kostelenos L.T.D.
Jan 1991 - Jan 2014 (23 years)
Led distribution and sales operations as a partner over a multi-year period, managing client relationships and logistics to support business growth.
Electrical Engineer
Motorola
Jan 1989 - Jan 1991 (2 years)
Worked as an electrical engineer contributing to projects and technical tasks at Motorola during an early-career engineering role.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UCUniversity of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
1984 - 1989
Completed a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering at the University of Illinois at Chicago from 1984 to 1989.
Availability
Location
GreeceAuthorized to work in
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