Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Giordano's - Famous Stuffed Pizza
Job overview
The System Administrator at Giordano's manages and maintains the technology infrastructure across multiple restaurant locations, ensuring system reliability, performance, and security to support business operations.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves installing, configuring, and maintaining network systems, POS platforms, and back-office applications, supporting new restaurant technology rollouts, managing user accounts and security, conducting system backups and maintenance, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, and providing technical support to restaurant and corporate staff.
Experience and skills
Candidates need 3+ years of systems administration experience, preferably in hospitality or restaurants, strong knowledge of POS systems (especially Toast), Microsoft Office365 products, Windows Server, Active Directory, and networking; excellent communication and troubleshooting skills are essential, with preferred skills including familiarity with restaurant tech systems, Meraki products, SQL, and Microsoft Cloud Services.
Work environment and culture
The company values a team-oriented, customer-focused environment with strong interpersonal communication and responsiveness, supporting collaboration between corporate and restaurant staff.
Company information
Giordano's is a multi-location restaurant group specializing in famous stuffed pizza, with a corporate office and franchise operations.
Team overview
The System Administrator reports to the Vice President of Technology and collaborates with corporate department heads, restaurant management, multi-unit operators, and external vendors.
Unique job features
The role includes after-hours support rotation for critical issues and involvement in technology rollouts for new restaurant openings, relocations, and remodels, highlighting its critical operational impact.
Company overview
Giordano's is a renowned Chicago-based restaurant chain celebrated for its signature stuffed deep-dish pizza, a hallmark of Chicago-style cuisine. Established in 1974 by Italian immigrant brothers Efren and Joseph Boglio, the brand draws inspiration from their mother's traditional Italian Easter pie recipe. Giordano's generates revenue through its dine-in, carryout, delivery services, and nationwide frozen pizza shipping. Known for its rich history and commitment to quality, the company has expanded beyond Chicago, maintaining its reputation as a leader in the pizza industry.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your experience managing multi-location network systems, POS platforms, and back-office applications, emphasizing your ability to maintain system reliability and security.
Focus on showcasing your proficiency with Microsoft Office365 products, Windows Server, Active Directory, and POS systems like Toast, as well as your skills in troubleshooting and supporting complex IT environments within hospitality or restaurant settings.
Apply through Giordano's corporate careers page, LinkedIn job postings, and other job boards where the company advertises to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with current IT staff or technology leadership at Giordano's on LinkedIn; open conversations with ice breakers like commenting on recent technology rollouts at Giordano’s or asking about their experience managing IT across multiple restaurant locations.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'systems administration,' 'POS systems,' 'Microsoft 365,' 'Active Directory,' 'network troubleshooting,' and 'hospitality IT support' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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