Hotel/Resort
FRONT OFFICE MANGER - LUXURY BOUTIQUE HOTEL - DETROIT SUBURBS, MI
$60,000–$70,000 Base + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Elevate the guest experience. Drive hotel performance. Build your career in luxury hospitality.
Are you a hospitality professional who combines exceptional guest service with a strong understanding of hotel operations and revenue management? An upscale boutique hotel in the Detroit suburbs is seeking a talented Front Office Manager to lead front desk operations, enhance the guest experience, and contribute to the property's financial performance.
This is an excellent opportunity for a service-driven hotel leader with experience in front office operations, revenue management, and maximizing room revenue who is ready to take the next step in their career with a property that values its people and offers room for advancement.
What You'll Do
- Oversee daily front office operations, ensuring a seamless and exceptional guest experience from arrival through departure.
- Lead, coach, and develop front desk associates to deliver personalized, luxury-level service.
- Manage guest relations, resolve concerns professionally, and drive guest satisfaction.
- Support revenue management strategies, including room pricing, occupancy optimization, forecasting, and maximizing RevPAR.
- Monitor room availability, reservations, booking trends, and market demand to identify opportunities for revenue growth.
- Collaborate with sales, reservations, housekeeping, and hotel leadership to maximize operational efficiency and profitability.
- Oversee front desk procedures, room assignments, billing, reporting, staffing, and scheduling.
- Analyze guest feedback and operational performance to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
What We're Looking For
- Previous hotel front office management or guest services leadership experience.
- Experience with hotel revenue management, including room rates, occupancy, forecasting, or yield management, is strongly preferred.
- Understanding of key hotel performance metrics such as occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR.
- Experience in an upscale, luxury, boutique, or full-service hotel environment is highly desirable.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- A genuine passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
- A hands-on management style with the ability to balance guest service, team development, and financial performance.
What You'll Get
- $60,000–$70,000 base salary, depending on experience.
- Performance-based bonus opportunity.
- Excellent benefits package.
- An upscale boutique hotel environment where personalized service matters.
- Career advancement and professional development opportunities.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on guest satisfaction, hotel revenue, and overall operations.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're an ambitious hotel professional who understands both the art of exceptional hospitality and the business of running a successful hotel, we'd love to connect with you.
Send resume in a Word format attachment to kevin@harperjobs.com
ASSISTANT FOOD & BEVERAGE DIRECTOR - BIRMINGHAM / BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI AREA
Boutique Hotel | Full-Time | $75,000 Salary
Join Our Leadership Team
We're seeking an experienced Assistant Food & Beverage Director to help lead the food and beverage operations at an upscale boutique hotel. This is an outstanding opportunity for a hospitality professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys leading teams across multiple outlets.
Working alongside the Food & Beverage Director and Executive Chef, you'll play a key role in delivering exceptional guest experiences throughout the hotel's restaurant, bar, banquet, and catering operations.
What You'll Do
- Assist in the daily leadership of restaurant, bar, banquet, and catering operations
- Ensure exceptional guest service while maintaining the highest hospitality standards
- Lead, coach, and develop front-of-house managers and team members
- Support hiring, onboarding, scheduling, training, and performance management
- Coordinate banquet and special event execution with the culinary and operations teams
- Monitor labor costs, beverage costs, and operational efficiencies
- Maintain all health, safety, and sanitation standards
- Help drive revenue through service excellence, upselling, and operational improvements
- Resolve guest concerns professionally and create memorable guest experiences
- Collaborate with hotel leadership on promotions, special events, and operational initiatives
Qualifications
- 3+ years of progressive food & beverage management experience
- Hotel, resort, country club, or upscale restaurant experience preferred
- Strong banquet and event operations experience
- Proven leadership ability with a passion for developing high-performing teams
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Experience managing multiple food & beverage outlets simultaneously
- Strong understanding of labor management, service standards, and financial performance
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business demands
Compensation & Benefits
- $75,000 annual salary
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Paid time off
- 401K + Company Match
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Collaborative leadership team
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a highly respected boutique hotel
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
This boutique hotel is known for delivering exceptional guest experiences through outstanding hospitality, memorable dining, and personalized service. As Assistant Food & Beverage Director, you'll help shape every aspect of the guest experience while working alongside an accomplished culinary and hospitality leadership team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced restaurant or hotel manager looking to advance into a senior food and beverage leadership role with a respected hospitality organization.
Ready to Join Our Team?
If you're passionate about hospitality leadership and ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.
Send resume in a Word format attachment to: kevin@harperjobs.com
BANQUET CHEF (PRIVATE COUNTRY CLUB) - DETROIT SUBURBS, MI
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Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Banquet Chef to lead and execute exceptional culinary experiences for our private country club members and guests. This role is responsible for overseeing all banquet kitchen operations, with a strong focus on large-scale weddings and high-volume events. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment and has a proven track record of delivering outstanding cuisine for events ranging from intimate gatherings to large weddings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, prepare, and execute high-quality banquet menus for weddings, social events, and club functions
- Lead culinary operations for large-scale weddings (150–600+ guests), ensuring consistency, timing, and presentation
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef, event coordinators, and front-of-house teams to ensure seamless event execution
- Supervise, train, and schedule banquet kitchen staff
- Maintain high standards of food quality, sanitation, and safety in compliance with all health regulations
- Manage inventory, ordering, and cost control for banquet operations
- Develop and standardize recipes, plating guides, and production timelines
- Ensure all dietary restrictions and special requests are executed accurately
- Oversee setup, execution, and breakdown of banquet events, including off-site events if applicable
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Banquet Chef or Sous Chef in a high-volume environment
- Extensive experience executing large weddings and formal events (required)
- Experience in private clubs, luxury hotels, or upscale catering operations preferred
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously under tight deadlines
- Solid understanding of food costing, purchasing, and inventory control
- Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred
- Knowledge of diverse cuisines and modern banquet presentation styles
Key Competencies:
- High-volume production expertise
- Attention to detail and consistency
- Strong time management and multitasking abilities
- Team leadership and staff development
- Creativity in menu planning and presentation
- Commitment to exceptional member and guest experiences
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary $80,000 ++
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid time off
- Professional growth opportunities
- Prestigious private club environment
Please send resume in a Word format attachment to: ben@harperjobs.com
GENERAL MANAGER - KEEFER HOUSE HOTEL - HILLSDALE, MI
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The 34-room boutique Keefer House Hotel has recently completed a top-to-bottom renovation, blending timeless architecture with modern amenities. The Red Room Restaurant will offer elevated dining experiences with a farm-to-table menu in the main dining area, plus an event space for parties and special occasions.
We are looking for an experienced Hotel Manager / Food & Beverage Director with a strong food & beverage background – someone who can lead the hotel’s restaurant and sales operations, as well as lead the operations team. The ideal candidate has a food and beverage background along with rooms and sales experience.
Hillsdale, MI offers family-friendly activities such as boating and fishing on Lake Baw Beese, enjoying Sandy Beach, and biking the Baw Beese Trail. The area is known for its historic downtown and provides numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation, making it a charming and accessible location for families looking for a combination of community life and natural amenities. The city is also home to Hillsdale College, which features public lectures and cultural events, and the historic Hillsdale County Fairgrounds. Hillsdale is situated in southern Michigan, approximately 60 miles west of Ann Arbor.
Salary Range: 6-figure salary (commensurate with experience)
Benefits:
- Annual Bonus Program
- Health, Dental and Vision insurance
- 401K with employer matching
- Paid time off
- Flexible holiday policy
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hillsdale, Michigan: Candidate must be able to commute daily or is willing to relocate before starting work (Required)
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EXECUTIVE BANQUET CHEF - DOWNTOWN DETROIT, MI
Hotel/Conference & Event Center
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$80,000 - $85,000+ plus great benefit package
Executive Banquet Chef for a high volume, luxury hotel with multi-function conference/catering facilities. Experience leading Sous Chefs and Culinary staff.
- Lots of creativity and interaction with clients for tastings
- Ability to organize and execute multiple events at the same time
- Experience at a venue with over $5M+ in catering sales
- Prefer education / training to include Culinary Degree or ACF Certification
Client offers medical, dental, and vision benefits after 90 days of employment for full time employees, as well as a 401(k), Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Free Uniforms, Parking and Meals. Excellent salary and incentive program.
Looking to return back to the D? Relocation package available!
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BANQUET MANAGER - HOSPITALITY / CATERING VENUE - BIRMINGHAM, MI AREA
Weddings, Social, Corporate, Holiday and Community Events
$65,000 - $70,000 ++ bonus and excellent benefits
We are seeking a personable, professional, energetic and organized Banquet Manager. The ideal candidate must have extensive experience in managing large dining events and providing excellent customer service that surpasses all guest expectations.
Job Description:
As Banquet Manager, you will oversee the daily operations of the Catering Service Staff, working as a team with the General Manager and Executive Chef. Range of events includes, but not be limited to: weddings, social, corporate, holiday and community events. The position is responsible for the execution of catered events, which includes coordinating with the catering and culinary teams to ensure all guest expectations are met/exceeded. The Banquet Service Staff and Events Setup Staff will also be expected to go above and beyond to deliver memorable events, while bringing a high level of energy and professionalism.
Banquet Manager Job Responsibilities:
- Manage service staff; duties include hiring /staffing, scheduling, training, performance, appearance, reviews, pre-event set-up and service standards
- Provide support on a daily basis with Caterease software, BEOs related to all duties of the service staff
- Coordinate the service type, style and implementation to best fit the event including services for all food and beverages, and bar beverages
- Consult with the Executive Chef to discuss the timing of the meal courses being served. Work directly with Executive Chef for special menu requests
- Control the designated costs and quality of services offered
- Participate in preparing the venue for each event including the supervision of bars, tables, chairs, table settings, and serving stations to make sure they are placed properly
- Oversee the seating of guests, serving of meals and beverages including efficient and timely table maintenance
- Prepare product requisitions to ensure the availability of all alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and specialty beverage stations
- Work with and assist in directing third-party vendors such as florists, entertainers, decor providers and other third-party vendors
- Answer guest questions and accommodate special requests as necessary
- Participate in completing the billing functions for each event
- Oversee events from start to finish
- Attend weekly Sheets meetings - BEO review
- Manage pre-shift meetings for service team day of event
- Maintain proper linen inventory
- Develop onboarding training schedule and best training practices
Requirements:
- The ideal employee should have an outgoing personality, spectacular decision-making skills, exhibit well developed organizational and leadership skills, possess computer skills with experience in detailing events, and have the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment while always maintaining a professional demeanor in all circumstances.
- Highly developed customer service skills
- Effective interpersonal and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in using a moderately complex catering software system (Caterease)
- Available to work nights, weekends, and holidays, as events and business dictates
- Must be able to work well within a team
Desired:
- Bachelor degree in Hospitality Management or another related field
- Accredited training /certifications in Catering, Culinary Arts, Hospitality
- Impeccable service standards and perceptiveness
- Experience with Caterease software
- 5+ years of Event, Managerial and/or Customer Service experience
Send resume in a Word format attachment to: ben@harperjobs.com
