Restaurant General Manager

Are you a hands-on restaurant leader who knows how to build a strong team, create an exceptional guest experience, and keep operations running smoothly?

Apex Placement & Consulting is partnering with an established bar and restaurant in Northern Macomb County to find an experienced Restaurant General Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a people-focused leader who enjoys being involved in the day-to-day operation while driving long-term performance and growth.

This search is being conducted confidentially, and all candidate inquiries will be handled with discretion.

What’s in It for You?

• Direct-hire leadership opportunity
• Established restaurant and bar operation
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the team and business
• Collaborative relationship with ownership
• Compensation based on experience and discussed confidentially during the interview process

What You’ll Be Doing

• Overseeing daily front-of-house and back-of-house operations
• Recruiting, training, scheduling, coaching, and developing employees
• Creating a positive, accountable, and guest-focused team culture
• Ensuring the restaurant is properly staffed based on business needs
• Monitoring sales, labor costs, food costs, inventory, and other performance metrics
• Maintaining high standards for food quality, cleanliness, presentation, and service
• Responding to guest feedback and resolving concerns professionally
• Developing and maintaining consistent operational procedures
• Supporting employee retention through communication, recognition, and development
• Ensuring compliance with food safety, sanitation, alcohol-service, and workplace safety requirements
• Partnering with ownership to identify opportunities to improve profitability and the overall guest experience
• Remaining visible and engaged during peak business periods

What We’re Looking For

• Previous General Manager experience within a restaurant, bar, or hospitality environment
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and retain a successful restaurant team
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations, scheduling, inventory, and cost controls
• Experience managing labor costs, budgets, and operational performance
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and alcohol-service requirements
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage employee and guest concerns confidently and professionally
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• ServSafe certification or the ability to obtain certification is preferred

If you are an experienced restaurant leader ready to take ownership of an operation and make a positive impact, we would love to connect with you. Apply today for confidential consideration!

Apex Placement & Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without re