Restaurant General Manager

General Manager | West Michigan Lake Shore | $100K–$120K

Compensation: $100,000–$120,000

Unlimited PTO

Lead One of West Michigan's Newest Upscale-Casual Dining Destinations

We'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 Do

• Lead all day-to-day restaurant operations
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop a high-performing management and hourly team
• Create an exceptional guest experience that drives loyalty and positive word-of-mouth
• Manage labor, food cost, beverage cost, and overall financial performance
• Establish and maintain service standards that reflect an upscale-casual dining experience
• Oversee scheduling, inventory management, purchasing, and vendor relationships
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and liquor regulations
• Partner with ownership to execute business objectives and growth initiatives
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and hospitality excellence

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of restaurant General Manager experience
• Experience in upscale-casual, polished casual, or chef-driven restaurant concepts
• Proven success managing high-volume operations
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills
• Demonstrated ability to drive sales and profitability
• Experience hiring and developing management-level talent
• Strong financial acumen with knowledge of P&L management
• Passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of $100,000–$120,000
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Unlimited PTO
• Free investment advisory
• Stipend to purchase health insurance
• Leadership development and growth opportunities
• Opportunity to help shape and grow a new restaurant concept
• Exceptional quality of life in a beautiful Lake Michigan resort community

If 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.

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Kevin Swanquist

Executive Recruiter

Harper Associates

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