General Manager

Job Description

Job Description

General Manager

Brewery Vivant & Spirits | Grand Rapids, MI

Lead one of Michigan's most iconic craft brewery restaurants.

Brewery Vivant is seeking an experienced hospitality leader to oversee the daily operations of our brewery-driven restaurant and event venue. This role is responsible for delivering exceptional guest experiences, leading our front-of-house team, driving financial performance, and partnering with our Head Chef to continually elevate our food, beer, and hospitality.

If you are a hands-on leader who enjoys being on the restaurant floor creating relationships with guests, developing people, and building a strong culture, we'd love to meet you.

About Brewery Vivant

Located inside a renovated historic funeral chapel in Grand Rapids' East Hills neighborhood, Brewery Vivant has been serving guests for more than 15 years. We are known for exceptional hospitality, European-inspired cuisine, world-class beer, and creating meaningful experiences that bring people together.

Our business includes:

• Full-service restaurant.
• Award-winning brewery and cocktail program.
• Retail beer and merchandise.
• New private event venue accommodating up to 200 guests.

Annual Sales: Approximately $1.7 Million

Revenue Mix:

• 45% Food.
• 45% Beer & Cocktails.
• 10% Retail.

What You'll Do:

As General Manager, you'll oversee all front-of-house operations while partnering closely with our Head Chef, Events Manager, and ownership to ensure every aspect of the guest experience exceeds expectations.

Leadership:

• Lead and develop FOH managers and service teams.
• Build a positive, accountable culture.
• Coach, mentor, and develop future leaders.
• Maintain a visible leadership presence during service.

Operations:

• Ensure exceptional hospitality and service execution.
• Oversee labor scheduling, inventory, and daily operations.
• Monitor restaurant profitability and operating metrics.
• Lead weekly leadership meetings and operational planning.

Financial Performance:

• Own restaurant P&L performance.
• Manage labor, beverage, and operating costs.
• Grow sales through hospitality, beer, retail, and events.
• Monitor key performance indicators and drive continuous improvement.

Beer & Beverage Leadership:

• Champion Vivant's craft beer culture.
• Support beer releases and beverage programming.
• Train staff on beer knowledge and guest engagement.
• Improve beverage sales and profitability.

Culinary Partnership:

You'll work alongside our Head Chef as an equal leadership partner by:

• Supporting menu planning and seasonal features.
• Reviewing menu performance and profitability.
• Coordinating successful food and beer launches.
• Maintaining strong alignment between FOH and BOH.

Events & Marketing:

Partner with our Events Manager to execute private events and public programming, including:

• Beer releases.
• Pairing dinners.
• Community events.
• Weekly marketing planning.
• Social media and email campaign execution.

We're Looking For Someone Who Has:

• 3–5+ years of General Manager experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Strong financial and P&L management skills.
• Passion for craft beer and hospitality.
• Experience leading high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and coaching abilities.
• Comfortable using spreadsheets, reports, and KPIs to make decisions.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.

Schedule:

• Approximately 45 hours per week.
• Five 9-hour shifts.
• Sunday & Monday typically off.
• Evenings and weekends required.

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary: $55,000–$65,000

Performance Bonus:

• Up to 20% annual bonus.
• Quarterly payouts tied to financial performance, guest satisfaction, team development, and sales growth.

Benefits include:

• Health insurance.
• Group life insurance.
• Optional dental & vision.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid volunteer time.
• Manager meals.
• Clothing allowance.
• Shoe reimbursement.
• Monthly employee perks.
• Birthday meal.

Why Brewery Vivant?

At Brewery Vivant, we believe restaurants are more than places to eat—they're places where people connect. We invest in our team, our community, and the guest experience, creating an environment where hospitality professionals can grow and make a lasting impact.

If you're excited about leading a passionate team, collaborating with talented culinary professionals, and helping shape the future of one of Michigan's premier brewery restaurants, we'd love to hear from you.

To Apply

Upload a resume and a cover letter telling us why you would be a good fit for Vivant and what you would be most excited about. Also include an amazing service experience you had happen to you and why you remember it, what it meant to you, etc.