Ernie's On The Creek is a new riverfront open-concept dining experience nestled on the Paint Creek river in Downtown Rochester, MI. Under the same ownership as Rochester Corner Bar, Ernie’s On The Creek will feature a Mediterranean food menu paired with craft cocktail drinks to compliment the overall customer experience.
Ernie's is looking for a General Manager that will lead employees in providing exceptional customer service and experience in the next exciting phase of growth for the team.
Perks for the General Manager Position
- Upbeat and positive environment!
- Ability to bring new perspective and experience to expand the customer experience.
- Business Development and Growth opportunities.
- This is a full-time, permanent position with compensation being determined on experience, skills, and abilities.
- Playing a key role in the fun with the Ernie's crew!
The General Manager Position
Ernie's is looking for a General Manager to oversee Ernie's front of house operations, including administrative functions such as inventory, ordering, scheduling, budgeting, cost accounting etc. They will also be responsible for the bar and customer experience, including managing and training employees on the restaurant floor, managing work schedules, coordinating reservations with the host, ensuring health and safety is top priority, reviewing financial statements to maintain profitability, managing suppliers, bar inventory and ordering, cash registers, assist in the hiring process, etc.
For an individual to be successful as the General Manager, they need to have a high level of enthusiasm and passion for their work, ability to be self-motivating, business savvy, and maintain good leadership.
Desired Experience, Skills, and Abilities for the General Manager Position
- Management experience in the Food & Beverage industry is preferred
- Experience working in a high-volume restaurant/catering is required
- Strong leadership and motivational skills
- Strong time management skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills that foster collaboration, and teamwork
- Knowledge of industry health and safety standards
- Strong customer service skills
- Software experience in POS, Microsoft Office, and Liquor Control System
Compensation, Benefits, & Structure for the General Manager Position
This is a full-time, permanent position (averaging 35-40 hours per week) that offers a competitive salary based on skills and experience, bonus plan potential based on company success, paid time off, discounts on products, and growth potential within the company. The General Manager reports to the Owner.
The position will combine hands-on and administrative tasks throughout each week, allowing flexibility in the work schedule.
The Recruiting Process for the General Manager Position
The recruiting process is designed to be a thorough, two-way evaluation to ensure that the best decision is made by both the company and the candidate. Given this, multiple steps are required, including a phone interview, in-person interviews, candidate assessments, and a pre-employment background check.
Ernie's on The Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer!
