General Manager

Applebee's; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package (401K, HSA, medical,‑

Earned wage access (Daily Pay)

Training and development

Advancement opportunities

Community involvement

Job summary

Bar Louie is seeking a Restaurant General Manager to lead the overall operations of the restaurant, ensuring excellence from the team to the guests to the product. You will oversee the implementation of company standards, programs, and policies, with a focus on maintaining high-quality standards, maximizing guest satisfaction, driving sales growth, and achieving profitability.

The role requires a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the casual restaurant industry, a high school diploma or GED, and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of current experience in the Casual Restaurant industry is required.
• Strong knowledge of team leadership and positive conflict resolution.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to withstand the physical demands a restaurant environment holds.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall success of the restaurant, ensuring excellence from the team to the guests to the product.
• Implement company standards, programs, and policies with focus on guest satisfaction, sales growth and profitability.
• Uphold facility maintenance and high-quality standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

At Bar Louie, we live to SERVE our Guests, our People, and our Communities.

We grow by empowering our team, creating memorable experiences for our Guests, and driving results for our Company. While we are committed to consistent routines, safety, and compliance, we also celebrate individuality, creativity, and fun. Our leaders thrive in a culture we call Freedom within a Framework—balancing brand standards with continuous improvement and innovation.

What You’ll Get (Benefits):

Join a team that values YOU and creates opportunities to grow your career while having fun along the way.

• Competitive compensation – we aim to recognize your dedication and hard work.
• Competitive benefits (401K, HSA, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance plan options) – to ensure you and your family are well taken care of.
• Daily Pay Option – Access your earnings before payday with our Earned Wage app.
• Paid training and ongoing professional development – we aim to set you up for success.
• Opportunities for advancement and growth within our organization – Our team members are the cornerstone of Bar Louie’s success.
• Community involvement opportunities through Louie Loves events, connecting our brand with local neighborhoods.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):

The Restaurant General Manager is responsible for the overall success of the restaurant, ensuring excellence in every aspect, from the team to the guests to the product. They oversee the implementation of company standards, programs, and policies, with a focus on maintaining high-quality standards, maximizing guest satisfaction, driving sales growth, achieving profitability, and upholding facility maintenance.

What You’ll Bring (Requirements):

• A minimum of 2 years’ current experience in the Casual Restaurant industry is required.
• High School Diploma or GED required. An associate’s or a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Current alcohol and food certifications that meet state requirements are required.
• Strong knowledge of team leadership and positive conflict resolution.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to withstand the physical demands a restaurant environment holds.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Bar Louie, we live to SERVE our Guests, our People, and our Community.
We do this by GROWING our PEOPLE (pssst - that could be YOU), our Fans, and our Company. While we are fiercely committed to a foundation of daily routines, policies, and practices that ensure we stay Safe, Healthy, and Compliant with all the regulations and laws, we also celebrate thinking differently and creating the WOW in the work we do each day. We call this Freedom within the Framework, and it allows us to be consistent as a brand while also pursuing continuous improvement.
Whether we are collaborating with others or completing tasks alone, Integrity is key and a non-negotiable. And though we are always busy and constantly changing, we also strive to show empathy and to have a lot of FUN every.single.day. Bar Louie offers a culture that is as diverse and unique as YOU.
So why wait another minute? Happy Hour starts soon, and we could use you on our team!