Restaurant 

Restaurant 

LEAD SERVER (PRIVATE LUXURY RESIDENCE) - METRO DETROIT, MI AREA            We are seeking an experienced, polished, and service-driven Lead Server to join our private service team within a luxury family residence. This full-time role requires a dynamic individual who can deliver an unparalleled hospitality experience and take ownership of all aspects of food and beverage service in both private and event settings. This position requires a flexible, hands-on leader with strong bartending skills, impeccable service standards, and the ability to create memorable experiences for the family and guests.

Key Responsibilities:

Primary Service Role when principals are in residence:

• Execute formal and informal meal service (lunch, dinner, late-night)
• Full-service bartending: create and serve cocktails, manage bar setup, curate and execute beverage programs
• Lead all dining and event service, including table setting, drinkware/silverware setup, plating, and chafing dish presentation
• Provide professional service during private in-home events & business meetings
• Set and maintain the tone and energy of all guest-facing experience

Leadership & Oversight

• Lead and direct a team of 4–6 servers across various settings
• Ensure seamless execution and flow of service during all meals and events
• Train, coach, and delegate tasks effectively to the service team

Beverage Program Management

• Create seasonal beverage menus tailored to the family’s preferences
• Manage alcohol, wine, and bar inventory using digital tracking systems
• Recommend upgrades with luxury vendor options and budgets

Event & Catering Coordination

• Collaborate with local catering teams on menu development and event logistics.
• Serve as concierge and family liaison for service and logistics at corporate events
• Assist with setup, coordination, and breakdown of offsite and onsite functions

Required Experience & Skills:

• Preferably 5 years fine dining, private service, or luxury hospitality environment (e.g., Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton, private estates)
• Proven bartending and beverage service skills; knowledge of mixology and wine
• Experience managing or leading service staff in upscale settings
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to read the room and adapt
• Excellent communication skills and a charismatic, guest-forward personality
• Tech-savvy; familiar with digital inventory tools and presentation software

Key Attributes

• Warm, confident, and polished presence
• Flexibility & positive ‘can do’ attitude with a focus on collaboration and adaptability
• Natural leader who takes initiative and maintains control of the service flow
• Passion for hospitality and creating exceptional guest experiences

Send resume in a Word format attachment to kevin@harperjobs.com

(include a brief cover letter detailing your experience in fine dining service, wine and beverage expertise, and team leadership a brief cover letter detailing your experience in fine dining service, wine and beverage expertise, and team leadership)

DIRECTOR OF FOOD & BEVERAGE (WITH CULINARY BACKGROUND) - JACKSON, MI AREA

Golf Club with Restaurant (indoor/outdoor) plus Catering

Salary Range $80,000 - $100,000 plus bonus

Search by Harper Associates

Immediate opportunity to join a newly renovated Clubhouse on 200 beautiful acres. Will oversee casual dining room, outdoor patio, banquet operations and snack bars. Responsible for staff scheduling, food service and quality, and beverage ordering. Activities include golf outings, weddings, showers, special events, comedy nights, wine tastings, etc.

The ideal candidate will have full service, casual and fine dining restaurant management experience along with catering experience in a corporate restaurant, hotel or country club. Prefer Hospitality Degree.

Send resume in a word attachment to: ben@harperjobs.com

FRONT OF THE HOUSE RESTAURANT MANAGER - CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI

Search by Harper Associates

Our client desires a candidate with upscale FOH dining supervisory experience who would enjoy a front of the house management opportunity with a growing restaurant company.

Prominent, full service, upscale restaurant (with great reputation) serving lunch and dinner seeks Restaurant Manager who enjoys guest interaction, touching tables and staff training.  Wine/ Sommelier exp. a plus.  Very successful concept with Italian menu.  Culinary operations directed by talented Chefs.  Work/Life balance offered (5 day week - 50 hours). $65,000 - $70,000

Benefits:

• An excellent base salary
• Performance bonuses
• Excellent benefit package
• Paid vacation

Send resume in a word attachment to: ben@harperjobs.com

Harper Associates specializes in hotel, food service, country club, resort and restaurant management and culinary placement. Many of our client companies rely exclusively on Harper Associates for key management staffing needs! Let us represent you!

PRIVATE FAMILY CHEF - BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI

Monday-Friday Hours

Very busy household is seeking a full-time Chef who enjoys working in a family setting. The Chef will plan and prepare breakfast (certain days of the week), after school snack and dinner, Monday-Friday. There will be an agreed upon schedule, however, the Chef must be flexible to work varied hours to accommodate the family’s needs, which do change frequently. The family likes classic meals, including Mediterranean fare. Favorite recipes will be shared for use as well.

Job entails:

• Creating weekly menus in advance for approval
• Grocery shopping, ensuring the home is well stocked with food and beverages
• Cleaning kitchen and workspaces upon departure each day
• Maintain cleanliness of refrigerators and all food storage areas
• Occasional weekend support and travel required
• Providing event support: cooking for smaller parties, working with Estate Manager to coordinate larger parties

Excellent salary commensurate with experience plus terrific benefits!

Send resume in a Word format attachment to: ben@harperjobs.com

FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGER - RESTAURANT / PRIVATE CLUB - METRO DETROIT, MI 

Join a prominent Detroit area private club with fine dining and casual dining restaurant concepts.  If you are currently working for a full-service restaurant corporate operation and desire a more personalized clientele and upscale work setting, this may be a great opportunity to consider. Level One Sommelier preferred.  Our client prefers a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality and the desire to enter the private club sector.  Five-day, 50-hour, work week, one weekend day off. 401K is a great medical benefits package.

Harper Associates represents many country clubs, city clubs, and yacht clubs in their search for the very best management staff. 

Send resume in a Word format attachment to ben@harperjobs.com 

RESTAURANT MANAGER - BIRMINGHAM / BLOOMFIELD HILLS