Restaurant General Manager

Horizon Hospitality; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Hospitality is seeking a dynamic General Manager to lead operations for a chef-driven restaurant and cocktail bar in a vibrant Michigan college town. The role oversees front-of-house service, financial performance, and team development across both venues, with relocation assistance and comprehensive benefits available.

The successful candidate will have 10+ years of elevated leadership in restaurants/bars, strong financial acumen, and availability for nights and weekends on-site.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership in elevated, chef-driven restaurants and bars.
• Strong financial acumen with proven results in P&L management and labor control.
• Sommelier certification (Level 1+) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-of-house operations across both concepts, building a culture of exceptional hospitality.
• Recruit, train, and coach high-performing teams while developing management talent at both venues.
• Stay visible on the floor during peak service to guide guest experience and service flow.
• Own budgets, forecasting, labor productivity, purchasing, and P&L, partnering with culinary/beverage leadership on events and growth.

Skills

Leadership experience

P&L management

Guest experience

Staff development

Forecasting

Tools

Restaurant software

Job description

An acclaimed, independent, chef-driven restaurant and intimate bar concept is seeking a dynamic General Manager to lead operations in a vibrant Michigan college town. Known for its open-fire cooking program and thoughtfully curated beverage list, this award-recognised destination offers a strong career opportunity for an ambitious operational leader. The position oversees front-of-house service, financial performance, and team development across both concepts. Located in a lively downtown with a thriving dining, arts, and community scene, this role offers a rare balance of professional prestige and quality of life.

Base Salary

• Base Salary: $100, 000-$125, 000 (Commensurate with experience) + performance-based bonuses, comprehensive healthcare, a great PTO plan, 401k + match, and relocation assistance!

Position Responsibilities

• Lead front-of-house operations across both the restaurant and the cocktail bar, building a culture of exceptional hospitality.
• Recruit, train, and coach high-performing teams while developing management talent at both venues.
• Stay visible on the floor during peak service to guide guest experience and service flow.
• Own budgets, forecasting, labor productivity, purchasing, and P&L, while partnering with culinary and beverage leadership on events, partnerships, and growth.

Position Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive leadership in elevated, chef-driven restaurants and bars, including substantial General Manager experience.
• Strong financial acumen, with proven results in P&L management, labor control, guest experience, and team retention.
• Solid wine and beverage programming background; Sommelier certification (Level 1+) preferred.
• Tech-savvy with restaurant software and analytics; available for nights, weekends, and peak times on-site.