Food And Beverage Operations Manager

Harper Associates; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Harper Associates in Detroit partners with a premier hotel to recruit a Restaurant Front of House Manager for its acclaimed high-end steakhouse. Open 5 evenings, closed Monday and Tuesday, offering a path to leadership in a luxury dining environment.

You will lead daily operations, coach front-of-house supervisors and staff, ensure impeccable service, and collaborate with culinary leadership to deliver seamless food and beverage service while controlling labor and costs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Food & Beverage management experience in an upscale restaurant, steakhouse, luxury hotel, or fine dining environment.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills.
• Experience managing labor, scheduling, and restaurant financial performance.
• Passion for hospitality and delivering world-class guest service.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Wine and beverage knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of a high-volume, upscale steakhouse within a luxury hotel.
• Inspire, coach, and develop front-of-house supervisors and service staff.
• Ensure impeccable service standards and an exceptional guest experience.
• Partner with the Executive Chef and culinary leadership to deliver seamless food and beverage service.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, labor costs, and payroll.
• Monitor beverage and food quality, cleanliness, and compliance with all health and safety standards.
• Resolve guest concerns professionally while building lasting guest relationships.
• Help achieve financial goals through effective cost control and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Team-building

Communication

Problem-solving

Hospitality knowledge

Job description

Salary: Up to $80,000 + Outstanding Benefits

Harper Associates has partnered with one of Detroit's premier hotels with extensive catering and conference centers. We are looking to attract a candidate with a passion to work downtown, who is an experienced Restaurant Front of the House Manager for its acclaimed high-end steakhouse. Open 5 evenings, closed Monday and Tuesday.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a hospitality professional who thrives in an upscale dining environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences. If you have a proven track record of leading restaurant teams, driving service excellence, and creating memorable dining experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the daily operations of a high-volume, upscale steakhouse within a luxury hotel.
• Inspire, coach, and develop front-of-house supervisors and service staff.
• Ensure impeccable service standards and an exceptional guest experience.
• Partner with the Executive Chef and culinary leadership to deliver seamless food and beverage service.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, labor costs, and payroll.
• Monitor beverage and food quality, cleanliness, and compliance with all health and safety standards.
• Resolve guest concerns professionally while building lasting guest relationships.
• Help achieve financial goals through effective cost control and operational excellence.

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of Food & Beverage management experience in an upscale restaurant, steakhouse, luxury hotel, or fine dining environment.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills.
• Experience managing labor, scheduling, and restaurant financial performance.
• Passion for hospitality and delivering world-class guest service.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Wine and beverage knowledge is a plus.

Salary up to $80,000. Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance , 401(k) with company match. Paid time off. Career advancement opportunities with a respected hospitality organization

If you're ready to take the next step in your hospitality career with one of Detroit's premier dining destinations, we'd love to hear from you.