Assistant General Manager

Harper Associates; New Buffalo (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus opportunity

Leadership development and growth opportunities

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Free financial planning

Job summary

Harper Associates is seeking an experienced Assistant General Manager to lead an upscale-casual restaurant in New Buffalo, Michigan. This role involves overseeing daily operations, team management, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in high-volume restaurant management and a passion for hospitality. We offer a competitive salary of $70K–$90K, performance-based bonuses, and the opportunity to grow within a vibrant new restaurant concept.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Restaurant Manager experience in upscale-casual dining.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Good financial acumen with knowledge of P&L management.

Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day restaurant operations.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop a high-performing team.
• Create an exceptional guest experience.

Skills

Restaurant Management

Team Leadership

Financial Management

Guest Experience

Hiring and Development

Job description

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

Compensation: $90,000 per year

Apply now or send your resume for confidential consideration.

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.