Restaurant Manager Jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

A Restaurant Manager is a crucial player in the hospitality industry, responsible for the overall operation of a restaurant or dining facility. This involves a wide range of tasks, including staff management, inventory control, customer service, marketing, and financial management. They ensure that the restaurant operates efficiently and profitably, while fostering a positive work environment. They are responsible for maintaining high production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards.

Key skills required for a restaurant manager include leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. They should also have a thorough understanding of food safety principles and should ideally hold a Food Safety Handler certification. Critical financial skills, such as budgeting and financial analysis, are also beneficial. Prior roles that could lead to a restaurant management position include roles as a Restaurant Supervisor, Assistant Manager, or even a Head Chef. These positions offer invaluable experience in managing staff, dealing with customers, and understanding restaurant operations.

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F&B Front of House Manager - Portico & Banquets

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 14 hours ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 14 hours ago

We are searching for an energetic Food & Beverage Front of House Manager who will lead our dedicated team of F&B Enthusiasts and help create unforgettable dining experiences for our guests....

Shift Manager

  • Rockford, MI (14 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Rockford, MI (14 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 23 hours ago

As a Shift Manager, you help with day-to-day restaurant operations. Training and working alongside your team, you will also help manage food and labor costs. In other words: mama approved....

Shift Manager - 1708

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 1 day ago

quality and food safety very seriously but do not take ourselves too seriously....

Customer Experience Manager-566

  • Grandville, MI (8 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 1 day ago
  • Grandville, MI (8 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 1 day ago

At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited...

Customer Service Manager

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 4 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 4 days ago

At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and,...

Restaurant Manager

  • Kentwood, MI (6 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Kentwood, MI (6 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 5 days ago

Raising Canes standards and culture in shift management responsibilities of restaurant operations....

Cafe Manager

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 7 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 7 days ago

of house staff in preparing drinks and ready-to-eat foods to the consistently high standard required Establish & maintain a high standard for the Urban Cafe Team regarding punctuality, attendance and...

Shift Manager

  • Hudsonville, MI (13 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 10 days ago
  • Hudsonville, MI (13 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 10 days ago

We're glad you're here. You may know us as the brand with Roast Beef and Curly Fries - but we are also crafting incredible career opportunities. You're in the right place if you're here for:...

Restaurant Manager

  • Wyoming, MI (8 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 10 days ago
  • Wyoming, MI (8 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 10 days ago

STEAK N SHAKE IS HIRING MANAGERS looking to MAKE A DIFFERENCE! We have exciting times ahead! What we sell is an experience. We are looking for passionate people with a fun-loving attitude who...

Shift Manager I

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 10 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 10 days ago

management operations....

Shift Manager

  • Jenison, MI (9 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Jenison, MI (9 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 11 days ago

From cooks to cashiers to restaurant managers and beyond, we work together to bring to life the Core Values of Border Foods....

Customer Experience Manager FT

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 14 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 14 days ago

Store - GRAND RAPIDS-GRAND RAPIDS/PARIS AVE, MI Deliver a customer centric shopping experience by managing and delivering effective front-end operations and expectations. Lead the omnichannel...

Shift Manager

  • Hudsonville, MI (13 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 14 days ago
  • Hudsonville, MI (13 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 14 days ago

This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee and not McDonalds USA. This franchisee owns a license to use McDonalds logos and food products,...

Shift Manager I

  • Kentwood, MI (6 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 15 days ago
  • Kentwood, MI (6 miles from Grand Rapids, MI)
  • 15 days ago

management operations....

Customer Experience Manager PT

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 16 days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 16 days ago

Store - GRAND RAPIDS-GRAND RAPIDS/PARIS AVE, MI Deliver a customer centric shopping experience by managing and delivering effective front-end operations and expectations. Lead the omnichannel...

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Salary for Restaurant Manager Jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitality research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Restaurant Managers in Grand Rapids, MI offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
34.0%
High School or GED
25.7%
Associate's Degree
17.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
11.2%
Master's Degree
7.2%
Some College
3.2%
Some High School
0.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Restaurant Managers in Grand Rapids, MI
2-4 years
29.5%
1-2 years
29.4%
None
18.4%
Less than 1 year
17.8%
4-6 years
4.9%



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