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Assistant General Manager | West Michigan Lake Shore | $70K–$90K
Help Lead One of West Michigan's Newest Upscale-Casual Dining Destinations
We're seeking an experienced, hospitality-driven Assistant General Manager (AGM) 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
- Help 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
- Assist the GM in managing labor, food cost, beverage cost, and overall financial performance
- Establish and maintain service standards that reflect an upscale-casual dining experience
- Assist in 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
- 3 years of Restaurant 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
- Good financial acumen with knowledge of P&L management
- Passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of $70,000–$90,000
- Performance-based bonus opportunity
- Leadership development and growth opportunities
- PTO
- Free financial planning
- 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.
Apply now for confidential consideration.
Kevin Swanquist
Executive Recruiter
Harper Associates
Salary : $70,000 - $90,000