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Position: General Manager

Location: Detroit, MI (Brush Park)

Status: Full-Time Compensation: $75,000+

Benefits: 50% Medical & Dental Coverage, Bonus Plan, 2 Days Off Weekly

Schedule: 45-50 Hours, Closed Tuesdays

We're seeking an exceptional General Manager to lead Leña, an upscale Spanish-inspired wood-fired restaurant in Detroit's revitalized Brush Park neighborhood. Join our chef-driven concept where bold flavors, thoughtful sourcing, and warm hospitality come together over live hearth cooking.

At Leña, every dish meets flame, crafted using Michigan-sourced woods and thoughtfully sourced ingredients. With a tight-knit team of 25, we focus on sustainability, bold flavor, and warm hospitality, pairing our open-fire, family-style cuisine with an exclusively Spanish wine list and classic cocktails. As General Manager, you'll work closely with our Executive Chef in our open-concept space with exposed kitchen, leading our superb tight-knit back-of-house staff, exceptional Bar Manager, and Floor Manager. You'll be empowered to make a true impact—this is your restaurant to elevate.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily operations of an upscale, chef-driven restaurant with frequently changing menus
• Work closely and collaboratively with the Executive Chef and back-of-house team in our open kitchen concept
• Elevate hospitality standards while maintaining the warm, family-oriented culture our team values
• Provide tableside wine service and expertise with our exclusively Spanish wine program
• Mentor and develop staff while maintaining high accountability standards across all departments
• Build strong relationships with our tight-knit 25-person team through visible, hands-on leadership
• Communicate effectively with ownership on operations, performance, and strategic initiatives
• Step in where needed across all areas of operations, getting hands dirty when necessary
• Manage structured operations with meticulous attention to detail and organization
• Drive performance in our 6-day operation (closed Tuesdays) with varying service hours

What You Bring

• Independent restaurant concept experience required (corporate-only backgrounds will not be considered)
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with Executive Chefs in chef-driven environments
• Extensive experience with tableside wine service and wine program management
• Exceptional leadership skills with track record of elevating hospitality standards
• Strong organizational abilities and meticulous attention to detail
• Personable leadership style with willingness to work hands-on across all areas
• Outstanding mentoring capabilities balanced with strong accountability standards
• Visible, passionate approach to hospitality business with guest-focused mindset
• Excellent communication skills for effective ownership interaction
• Experience managing upscale dining operations with complex service standards

Why You'll Love It

• Competitive salary starting at $70,000 (higher compensation available for exceptional candidates)
• Performance-based bonus plan with growth opportunities
• Company pays 50% of medical and dental insurance premiums
• Work-life balance with 2 days off weekly and closed Tuesdays
• Lead a successful $1.7M annual revenue restaurant in Detroit's hottest neighborhood
• Join a tight-knit, family-oriented team with exceptional Bar Manager and Floor Manager already in place
• Work in Detroit's revitalized Brush Park - a cool, growing destination
• Chef-driven concept with creative freedom and frequently evolving menus
• Beautiful open-concept space with exposed kitchen and live hearth cooking
• Opportunity to master Spanish wine program and tableside service expertise

Apply now to lead in Detroit's Brush Park! Join a team that values hospitality excellence, culinary innovation, and creating memorable dining experiences through Spanish-inspired wood-fired cuisine.

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