Guest Services Coordinator - Hospitality

Harper Associates Llc; Birmingham (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully covered travel expenses

Job summary

Harper Associates is seeking a polished Dining Room & Beverage Specialist for a private, high-net-worth family in Birmingham, MI, overseeing service across the family’s residence, a private suite at a professional sports arena, and travel. You will lead a small team and shape a world-class hospitality experience.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in fine dining, craft cocktails, and wine service, with discretion and the ability to anticipate principals’ needs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in fine dining, luxury hotels, private households, or VIP service.
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience in a service environment.
• Sommelier certification or WSET Level 2+ preferred.
• Skilled in modern mixology and cocktail preparation.
• Experience managing catered events and formal table service.
• Highly professional, discreet, and attentive to principals and guests.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hospitality service across residence, private suite, and travel.
• Lead and mentor a small team of servers.
• Deliver excellence in private service environments with discretion.

Skills

Fine dining

Leadership

Wine knowledge

Mixology

Event service

Discretion

Job description

Restaurant Front of the House Director -- looking for a new challenge?

Must have fine dining, catering, and exceptional service skills.

Birmingham & Downtown Detroit

Search by Harper Associates

A private, high-net-worth family is seeking a polished and experienced Dining Room & Beverage Specialist to oversee all aspects of hospitality service across their primary residence, private suite at a professional sports arena, and during some domestic travel. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in fine dining, craft cocktails, and wine service, along with the ability to manage and mentor a small team of servers.

This role is best suited for someone who thrives in private service environments, is flexible and discreet, and consistently delivers excellence at every level of service.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years in fine dining restaurants, luxury hotels, private households, or VIP service
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience in a service environment
• Prefer deep knowledge of wine; Sommelier certification or WSET Level 2+
• Skilled in modern mixology and classic cocktail preparation
• Comfortable managing catered events and formal table service
• Highly professional, discreet, and able to anticipate the needs of principals and guests
• Flexible availability, including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and travel
• Valid driver’s license and passport preferred
• Food handler’s and alcohol service certifications (or willingness to obtain)

What Client Offers:

• A unique opportunity to work in a refined, high-end private service environment
• Competitive compensation, gratuity, and fully covered travel expenses
• The chance to lead a dedicated team and shape a world-class hospitality experience
• Long-term growth potential and a respectful, professional working environment