Restaurant Manager

Kettelsen Consulting LLC; Mackinaw City (MI); On-site; USD 487,468 - 583,891; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free company housing with utilities

50% off food at resort restaurants

Paid sick leave

Job summary

A hospitality management company is seeking a Restaurant Manager in Mackinaw City. The role involves overseeing daily operations, maintaining food quality standards, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The position requires English fluency and eligibility to work in the U.S. Compensation includes a monthly salary plus discretionary bonuses and free housing. Ideal candidates should be proactive, have management experience, and the ability to work an on-call schedule.

Qualifications

• Mexican, North American, or Canadian citizenship.
• Valid passport with a minimum of 1.5 years validity.
• Ability to move to the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Maintain required government records for sanitation and food programs.
• Resolve complaints related to food quality and service.
• Manage inventories of food, equipment, and supplies.
• Schedule and verify food & beverage deliveries.

Skills

English fluency

Team management

Customer service

Job description

Kettelsen International Recruiting | Tiempo completo

Mackinaw City, United States | Posted on 11/18/2025

• Salary Average salary 4,800 USD per month + Bonus
• City Mackinaw City
• Country United States

Position: Restaurant Manager – Mackinaw City, MI

Program Dates

April/June to November (seasonal).

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Maintain required government records (sanitation, food programs).
• Resolve complaints related to food quality, service, and accommodations.
• Manage inventories of food, equipment, and supplies.
• Monitor food prep, portion sizes, presentation, and quality standards.
• Schedule and receive food & beverage deliveries; verify product quality and quantity. Coordinate kitchen staff assignments for efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with health and fire regulations.
• Count daily revenue and make bank deposits.
• Establish service standards and oversee customer service quality.
• Assist with food preparation, clearing tables, or serving when needed.
• Greet guests, escort to tables, present menus/wine lists.
• Taste food to ensure proper flavor and quality.
• Schedule staff and assign daily duties.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance, repairs, waste removal, pest control.
• Review menus, analyze recipes, determine costs, set menu pricing.
• Improve operational procedures for safety and efficiency.
• Recruit staff via ads or job fairs.
• Order and purchase supplies and equipment.
• Analyze sales to determine profitability of menu items.
• Ensure compliance with liquor laws.
• Monitor budgets, payroll, and financial transactions.
• Estimate consumption of food and beverages for purchasing.
• Manage catering or event facility scheduling.
• Take dining reservations.
• Plan menus based on guest counts, cost, popularity, and nutritional standards.
• Create specialty dishes and develop new recipes.

Requirements

• Mexican, North American, or Canadian citizenship.
• Valid passport (1.5+ years).
• No previous immigration issues.
• Ability to move to the U.S.
• English fluency (at least 70%).
• Training: 7–14 days at 16 USD/hour, pre-tax.
• Discretionary end-of-season bonus based on the net profit of the restaurant managed.
• Average monthly equivalent: ≈1,750 USD/month, pre-tax.
• Restaurant Managers completing prime season (April–October) typically earn 35,000+ USD pre-tax in 6–7 months.

Work Schedule

• On-call: 9:00 am to 11:00 pm
• Approx. 98 hours per week (varies)

Housing & Transportation

• Free company housing with utilities.
• Option to live offsite at personal expense.
• Housing location is on-site or walking distance.
• Initial flight is paid by the candidate and fully reimbursed on July 15, only if still employed on that date.
• All travel plans must be submitted and approved in writing before booking.
• Mackinaw Resorts assists with transportation from approved airports.
• 50% off food at resort restaurants.
• Paid sick leave: 1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to 72 hours/year (120-day waiting period).