Updated on May 10, 2021
During the Coronavirus epidemic:
We hope this finds you safe and healthy as the Coronavirus pandemic seems to be tapering off in Michigan. At this time our staff is working both in the office and remotely. When in the office, we are taking all the necessary precautions to be certain that our staff and any visitors are comfortable in a safe and clean environment. Please do not visit our office at this time without an appointment.
Several of our clients are still interviewing virtually at this time (via Skype, Zoom, Facetime, etc.). We encourage you to send your resume now if you have not done so yet so that we can be in touch if we have an employer who may be interested in meeting with you in person or remotely. If we do not have an appropriate opportunity available presently, we will keep your information on file for future reference. We have already received several new opportunities to fill and we anticipate many more, exciting openings as we’ve heard that many employers are ready to make changes and upgrades.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Successful restaurant group is seeking an experienced VP of Finance/Controller to manage finance and accounting aspects of the business. Reporting to the CFO, the VP of Finance/Controller will work collaboratively with the C-Suite and operations team to develop systems and controls to assist with anticipated growth. Will handle financial reporting, AP/AR, payroll, month-end and annual closing activities, bookkeeping, risk management, forecasting, cash management, audits, budgeting, compliance and internal controls.
Desired Qualifications include:
In addition to possessing the required qualifications and experience for this role, the ideal candidate will be an outstanding communicator, with a proven track record in a fast paced, expanding organization/company. We are searching for a candidate who has an entrepreneurial spirit and very sales minded, as well as ROI focused.
Excellent six figure salary and benefits!
Send resume in a Word format attachment to ben@harperjobs.com
Retained Search by Harper Associates
We are searching for an Executive Chef to spearhead the redevelopment and expansion of a popular restaurant and tourist attraction in the Florida Keys. This is newly created position. Need a self-starter who requires little direction, an entrepreneur mindset, great communication skills, with creative culinary talents. Prefer candidate with experience directing an $8-10 million + full-service restaurant complex. Culinary Degree or ACF certification. Resort/tourist area experience desired. Excellent six figure comp package.
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General Manager – Food & Beverage Metro Detroit
Harper Associates has been retained for this confidential search.
Our client, a premier waterfront food and beverage venue, is undergoing a major renovation project. We are searching for a General Manager with previous restaurant opening experience. Facility will with have multiple points of service along with banquet/meeting/event space. Ideal candidate will have upscale Restaurant, Hotel F&B, Entertainment Venue, or Private Club experience.
Prefer Hospitality Degree, and ties to Michigan. Excellent six figure salary and benefit package.
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We are searching for a very experienced Working Executive Chef with high-volume restaurant experience in an upscale, scratch kitchen. Must be highly skilled in managing a very busy kitchen, and have proven success at leading a team of culinary professionals. $70-80,000+ bonus and benefits
Candidates with ties to the Michigan area are preferred. Prefer Culinary Degree.
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$65,000 - $75,000 plus bonus
Seeking Executive Chef for popular Traverse City area full-service restaurant. Join an established, a la carte restaurant with extensive outdoor patios along with catering/banquet/event space. Searching for a creative, hands-on working chef to direct a talented culinary team. Must have excellent communication skills and enjoy being in media spotlight.
Ideal candidates will have:
Culinary Degree from CIA, Michigan Culinary Institute, Great Lakes Culinary Institute, Secchia Institute, Schoolcraft, OCC, Johnson & Wales, or similar level culinary school or ACF program.
Position Offers:
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Employer ready to Zoom interview and hire now!
If you are interested in joining a winning concept, this popular, full service, casual dining restaurant needs an exceptional General Manager with strong leadership skills to handle daily operations. The restaurant has a reputation for great food, friendly service and a busy bar. Patio dining is a very trendy destination during the spring/summer season. Experience in a high volume, full service restaurant ($3-5+M sales) is required, including P&L and bar/alcohol management. The ideal candidate has staff training expertise and outstanding people skills to accommodate staff, customers and community involvement. Need flexibility to work peak volume days & evenings. $80,000-$90,000 plus benefits!
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The Detroit Culinary Scene is Hot!
Harper Associates, specialists in culinary placement for the hotel, restaurant, country club,
food service, private chef and catering industry, has many opportunities available in Detroit area, Ann Arbor, Lansing, Birmingham and throughout Michigan. Let us represent you in confidence!
Here is one of our many current openings:
Join a very successful upscale Italian Restaurant, seeking a hands on, creative, executive chef
who enjoys working in a busy lunch and dinner operation.
Ideal candidates will have:
Send resume in a Word format attachment to: ben@harperjobs.com
DO YOU ENJOY FRONT OF THE HOUSE, GUEST SERVICE, TOUCHING TABLES?
If so, you might be a great fit for a popular, upscale waterfront restaurant with a la carte dining, carry-out and catering. We are in search of an experienced Restaurant Manager with strong leadership and training skills along with a proven track record. The ideal candidate has demonstrated ability to manage employees while also earning their respect. Restaurant is extremely busy during the summer season and the Manager must be a very high energy professional able to adapt to volume fluctuations. Payroll and budget experience is required.
Great salary and bonus package!
Send resume in a Word format attachment to ben@harperjobs.com
$15-18/hr PLUS 10 hours of overtime per week (5 day week/10 hour day)
Looking for culinary professionals for local upscale restaurant groups. Ideal applicants will have formal culinary training, work well in a fast-paced environment and be a team player. Highly motivated, professional, reliable and skilled cooks are often promoted to management roles. 50 hour work weeks at $15-18/hr (time and a half for 10 hours)
Responsibilities:
Required Experience:
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Birmingham, Royal Oak, Ann Arbor and Downtown Detroit opportunities for full service, upscale, casual dining restaurants. These are very successful concepts, with culinary operations directed by talented Chefs. Must enjoy guest interaction and being in the media spotlight.
Ideal candidates will have:
Benefits:
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For a Restaurant Manager looking for to up their game and join a professional restaurant group that puts its people first, this is the place to be. A Restaurant Manager with high-volume experience in a full-service, casual / upscale dining or fine dining restaurant is an ideal match. Those with a Level 1 Sommelier certification are preferred, but candidates without will still be considered. Must be highly skilled in managing a very busy floor, and have proven success at leading a team of veteran restaurant professionals.
Requirements:
Benefits:
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Exciting Detroit Entertainment Venue
$55,000 Salary - Excellent Benefits
In search of a charismatic, knowledgeable and fast paced hospitality manager to join one of Detroit’s most popular entertainment/hotel complex’s. Applicants should possess exceptional customer service skills, be a great trainer, have strong floor management skills and experience managing high volume locations.
Requirements:
Send resume in a Word format attachment to ben@harperjobs.com
Exceptional new opening for an experienced restaurant General Manager. Our client, a full-service multi-unit restaurant group in Metro Detroit, is expanding and needs a highly talented General Manager.
The General Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of a very high-volume, full-service, polished-casual restaurant that offers a completely from-scratch menu and exceptional service. To be considered, candidates must have:
-5 years Restaurant General Manager experience in a high-volume restaurant
-Bar/alcohol management experience
-New restaurant opening experience
-Experience in P&L management
-Exceptional customer service / training skills
-Excellent service recovery skills
-A "think like the owner" mentality
-Flexibility to work peak volume days & evenings
Exceptional compensation package ($70-$75K base + bonus) , Health Benefits, 401K + Match
Send resume in Word format attachment to kevin@harperjobs.com
GENERAL MANAGER - CATERING VENUE - BIRMINGHAM/TROY, MI AREA
Beautiful catering facility is seeking a dynamic General Manager to oversee all aspects of the operation including sales and marketing. The site hosts weddings, corporate and social events. The GM will have the unique opportunity to spearhead changes to all departments along with upgrades to the establishment. We are looking for a hospitality professional who has the ability to direct the transformation and take the operation to the next level. The ideal candidate has previous experience in an upscale catering department of a hotel, resort, or catering and conference facility. Hospitality degree preferred plus strong P&L and computer skills (use Caterease now). Excellent six figure comp package plus benefits.
Prefer candidates with ties to Michigan.
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Have you been waiting for a spectacular career opportunity to return to Detroit, America’s comeback city?
Harper Associates has been retained by a prominent fine dining restaurant in Detroit to identify an outstanding General Manager. With a long standing reputation for creative cuisine and outstanding service, this position requires a dynamic candidate with both a corporate and independent restaurant management background to be a change agent with new ideas to promote further growth for the business. We are seeking a hospitality professional with upscale restaurant experience ($3-5+M sales) including wine and catering expertise. Strong leadership skills are required to direct a seasoned staff including a talented chef. This is a high profile role with media exposure in a city with tremendous excitement and growth potential.
Our client would welcome a successful, out of state General Manager with a hospitality degree who would like to return to their roots and participate in Detroit’s revival.
Send resume in a Word attachment to ben@harperjobs.com
In search of top-talent for an upcoming, trendy metro-Detroit restaurant. If you’re looking to elevate your hospitality career, have a proven success record in a fine-dining setting, and are passionate about exceptional service, food, wine, and environment, this may be the right opportunity for you!
Requirements:
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Downtown Detroit - $50,000-$60,000
Currently seeking fine dining restaurant managers that possess exceptional customer service skills to help grow our Detroit restaurant. We are looking for experienced hospitality leaders to innovate, motivate and direct fast paced, upscale restaurant.
Experience Requirements:
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Currently seeking multiple casual dining restaurant managers that possess exceptional customer service skills to help grow local restaurants. We are looking for several experienced hospitality leaders to innovate, motivate and direct fast paced, casual and upscale restaurants throughout the Metro Detroit area. Steakhouse, Italian Bistro, Pizzeria, BBQ, farm-to-table concepts, family-owned and chain restaurant opportunities available.
Experience Requirements:
$40,000-$60,000 salary plus benefits.
Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Birmingham, Novi, Auburn Hills, Sterling Heights, Ann Arbor, Farmington Hills
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Birmingham, Royal Oak, and Downtown opportunities for full service, upscale , casual dining restaurants. These are very successful concepts, with culinary operations directed by talented Chefs. Must enjoy guest interaction and being in the media spotlight.
Ideal candidates will have:
Benefits:
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KITCHEN MANAGER/CHEF
$45,000-$50,000 - Excellent work environment
This local Artisan Pizzeria/ Café/ Restaurant is looking for a kitchen manager / chef to manage their fast-paced kitchen of young and motivated culinary staff. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on, experienced leader, who enjoys working in an upbeat environment.
Requirements:
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HOSPITALITY GRADUATES - CASUAL DINING RESTAURANT MANAGERS $40-55,000
We are searching for several corporate trained restaurant managers who are looking to open a new restaurant with great food (scratch kitchen), edgy decor, and fun atmosphere. Must also have a solid liquor and wine background.
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31000 Northwestern Hwy,
Suite 240,
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Phone. 248-932-1170
Fax. 888-737-8525
