Restaurant General Manager

Goodwin Recruiting; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Growth opportunities

Leadership development

High-impact leadership

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a hands-on General Manager for a fast-paced fast-casual operation in Detroit, MI. This leadership role emphasizes building systems, coaching teams, and delivering an outstanding guest experience.

Position offers a $65,000–$70,000 base salary with a performance bonus opportunity and opportunities for growth and leadership development within an expanding organization.

Qualifications

• Fast-casual restaurant leadership experience required.
• Strong labor, food cost, and operational management skills.
• Hands-on leadership mentality with high urgency.
• Ability to lead effectively in high-volume environments.
• Hospitality-driven mindset with strong accountability standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily restaurant operations and shift execution
• Manage labor scheduling, deployment, and prime cost performance
• Coach, develop, and hold team members accountable
• Ensure strong hospitality, food quality, and catering accuracy
• Build operational systems that improve consistency and speed

Skills

Fast-casual leadership

Labor & food cost management

High-urgency leadership

High-volume operations

Guest hospitality focus

Job description

Lead a High-Energy Fast Casual Operation Built Around Hospitality, Speed & Operational Excellence

We are looking for a hands-on General Manager who thrives in fast-paced restaurant environments and knows how to build systems, coach teams, and create an outstanding guest experience. This is a leadership opportunity for someone who creates momentum, leads from the front, and takes pride in operational excellence.

General Manager – Benefits & Compensation:

• $65,000–$70,000 base salary
• Performance bonus opportunity
• Growth opportunity with expanding organization
• Leadership development opportunity
• High-impact operational leadership role

General Manager – Responsibilities:

• Lead daily restaurant operations and shift execution
• Manage labor scheduling, deployment, and prime cost performance
• Coach, develop, and hold team members accountable
• Ensure strong hospitality, food quality, and catering accuracy
• Build operational systems that improve consistency and speed

General Manager – Requirements:

• Fast-casual restaurant leadership experience required
• Strong labor, food cost, and operational management skills
• Hands-on leadership mentality with high urgency
• Ability to lead effectively in high-volume environments
• Hospitality-driven mindset with strong accountability standards

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Brian Menzie