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Assistant General Manager

Harper Associates


Job Location:

New Buffalo, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Assistant General Manager West Michigan Lake Shore $70K$90K

Help Lead One of West Michigans Newest Upscale-Casual Dining Destinations

Were seeking an experienced hospitality-driven Assistant General Manager (AGM) to lead an extremely successful upscale-casual restaurant in one of West Michigans most desirable resort communities near Lake Michigan.

Featuring a vibrant dining room expansive outdoor patio seasonal tourism traffic and a strong commitment to exceptional guest experiences this restaurant is designed to become a premier gathering place for both locals and visitors.

This is a unique opportunity for a proven restaurant leader who thrives in high-volume environments enjoys building teams and culture from the ground up and is excited to be part of a growing team.

What Youll Do

  • Help lead all day-to-day restaurant operations
  • Recruit train coach and develop a high-performing management and hourly team
  • Create an exceptional guest experience that drives loyalty and positive word-of-mouth
  • Assist the GM in managing labor food cost beverage cost and overall financial performance
  • Establish and maintain service standards that reflect an upscale-casual dining experience
  • Assist in scheduling inventory management purchasing and vendor relationships
  • Ensure compliance with health safety sanitation and liquor regulations
  • Partner with ownership to execute business objectives and growth initiatives
  • Foster a culture of accountability teamwork and hospitality excellence

What Were Looking For

  • 3 years of Restaurant Manager experience
  • Experience in upscale-casual polished casual or chef-driven restaurant concepts
  • Proven success managing high-volume operations
  • Strong leadership communication and team-building skills
  • Demonstrated ability to drive sales and profitability
  • Experience hiring and developing management-level talent
  • Good financial acumen with knowledge of P&L management
  • Passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary of $70000$90000
  • Performance-based bonus opportunity
  • Leadership development and growth opportunities
  • PTO
  • Free financial planning
  • Opportunity to help shape and grow a new restaurant concept
  • Exceptional quality of life in a beautiful Lake Michigan resort community

If youre a hands-on leader who loves building teams delivering memorable guest experiences and creating a restaurant people talk about wed love to hear from you.

Apply now or send your resume for confidential consideration.

Kevin Swanquist

Executive Recruiter

Harper Associates


Required Experience:

Director


About Company

Harper Associates is one of the most reputable and long-standing recruitment firms in Michigan.

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