$90,000 - $120,000 per year, based on experience About Vecino Vecino is a modern Mexican restaurant and agave bar in Midtown Detroit. Since opening, we've been nominated for a James Beard Award, named to Esquire's Best New Restaurants, Eater Detroit's Restaurant of the Year, Detroit Free Press Restaurant of the Year, and most recently the New York Times' list of the best Mexican restaurants in America. We nixtamalize and grind our own masa in-house, cook over live fire, and run one of the most serious agave programs in the Midwest. We're looking for a General Manager to lead the front of house and run the business side of the restaurant day to day, working directly with ownership and our Executive Chef. What you'll do Lead all front-of-house operations and set the standard for hospitality on the floor every service Hire, train, schedule, and develop the FOH team, including servers, bartenders, hosts, and support staff Own the numbers: labor, beverage cost, P&L review, and weekly reporting to ownership Partner with the kitchen and bar leadership so service, menu changes, and events run as one operation Oversee private events and buyouts from inquiry through execution Manage reservations, guest relations, and guest recovery Maintain compliance with health, safety, and liquor regulations Build a culture people want to work in, with clear expectations, real coaching, and low turnover What we're looking for At least 2 years of management experience in an elevated or fine-dining restaurant setting (required) A proven record of leading and retaining strong FOH teams Comfort with financials, including labor management, cost controls, and reading a P&L Strong beverage knowledge; agave spirits and wine knowledge a plus POS and scheduling system experience Floor presence: you lead from the dining room, not the office Availability for nights and weekends (we're closed Mondays) Spanish is a plus, not required What we offer $90,000-$120,000 salary, depending on experience Paid time off Staff meals The chance to help lead a nationally recognized restaurant that's still growing, with a second location on the way To apply: Submit your resume along with a short note on the restaurant you're proudest of having worked in and why. Vecino is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay:
$90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Employee discount Paid time off Paid training Relocation assistance