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General Manager Jobs in Detroit

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Ssweetgreen
Restaurant General Manager
sweetgreen
General Manager📍 Detroit$36/hr

Lead a team at a health-focused restaurant, driving operational excellence and exceptional guest experiences. A strategic and inspirational leader is needed to build a strong culture and deliver results. Data-driven insights and technology optimization are key.

Apply now → 5 days ago
CCity of Detroit
General Manager Policy (Human Resources Department)
City of Detroit
General Manager📍 Detroit$53/hr

A city government agency seeks a skilled leader to develop and implement employee policies and procedures. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills. This role offers the opportunity to shape organizational practices and procedures.

Apply now → 5 days ago
MMethod Co
Assistant General Manager - Le Supreme
Method Co
General Manager📍 DetroitOpen to discussion

Le Suprême, a Parisian-inspired brasserie in Detroit's historic Book Tower, seeks a dynamic Assistant General Manager. The ideal candidate is experienced and passionate about hospitality. Classic French cuisine and lively atmosphere are at the core of this all-day dining experience.

Apply now → 1 wk ago
FFixins Soul Kitchen
Assistant General Manager
Fixins Soul Kitchen
General Manager📍 DetroitOpen to discussion

Fixins Soul Kitchen is hiring an Assistant General Manager to help run their full-service restaurants blending traditional Southern soul food with energetic, hip dining spaces. You'll support day-to-day operations and team leadership across a growing concept founded by former NBA All-Star Kevin Johnson. This role demands restaurant operations expertise and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, community-focused environment.

Apply now → 11 wks ago
MMethod Co
Event Operations Manager – Anthology Events
Method Co
General Manager📍 DetroitOpen to discussion

Anthology Events, Method Co.'s curated events division, seeks an operations manager who thrives coordinating design-driven, culturally rich gatherings. You'll orchestrate logistics and vendor relationships for elevated events across multiple venues. Perfect fit: detail-oriented, adaptable, and passionate about delivering seamless experiences.

Apply now → 11 wks ago
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FAQ

How do I get a general manager job in Detroit?
The fastest route in Detroit is being seen by the right venues before a role is even posted. Build a profile that shows your real work — photos, experience and personality — keep your availability current, and let bars and clubs reach out to you directly. Detroit bar hiring moves on referrals and reputation, not résumé blasts.
Do you need experience to work as a general manager in Detroit?
Plenty of Detroit venues hire and train newcomers and promote from within, so you can break in without years of experience. A strong portfolio of real shifts helps, but attitude, speed and reliability win most general manager jobs here.
How much do general managers make in Detroit?
Detroit operators hire GMs to run whole rooms — the New Center and Downtown venues recruit hardest, and the job carries P&L, not just a floor. Most working Detroit general managers take home roughly $24–$44 an hour.
What is Startender?
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