Restaurant General Manager

General Manager | West Michigan Lake Shore | $100K–$120KCompensation: $100,000–$120,000 Lead One of West Michigan's Newest Upscale-Casual Dining DestinationsWe're seeking an experienced, hospitality-driven General Manager to lead an extremely successful upscale-casual restaurant in one of West Michigan's most desirable resort communities near Lake Michigan.Featuring a vibrant dining room, expansive outdoor patio, seasonal tourism traffic, and a strong commitment to exceptional guest experiences, this restaurant is designed to become a premier gathering place for both locals and visitors.This is a unique opportunity for a proven restaurant leader who thrives in high-volume environments, enjoys building teams and culture from the ground up, and is excited to be part of a growing team.What You'll DoLead all day-to-day restaurant operationsRecruit, train, coach, and develop a high-performing management and hourly teamCreate an exceptional guest experience that drives loyalty and positive word-of-mouthManage labor, food cost, beverage cost, and overall financial performanceEstablish and maintain service standards that reflect an upscale-casual dining experienceOversee scheduling, inventory management, purchasing, and vendor relationshipsEnsure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and liquor regulationsPartner with ownership to execute business objectives and growth initiativesFoster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and hospitality excellenceWhat We're Looking For5+ years of restaurant General Manager experienceExperience in upscale-casual, polished casual, or chef-driven restaurant conceptsProven success managing high-volume operationsStrong leadership, communication, and team-building skillsDemonstrated ability to drive sales and profitabilityExperience hiring and developing management-level talentStrong financial acumen with knowledge of P&L managementPassion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiencesWhat We OfferCompetitive salary of $100,000–$120,000Performance-based bonus opportunityLeadership development and growth opportunitiesOpportunity to help shape and grow a new restaurant conceptExceptional quality of life in a beautiful Lake Michigan resort communityIf you're a hands-on leader who loves building teams, delivering memorable guest experiences, and creating a restaurant people talk about, we'd love to hear from you.Apply through LinkedIn or send your resume to kevin@harperjobs.com for confidential consideration.Kevin SwanquistExecutive RecruiterHarper Associateskevin@harperjobs.comwww.harperjobs.com248-737-0222