Restaurant Manager in the U.S. (Recent Graduates)

Kettelsen International Recruiting

  • Mackinaw City, Michigan
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Restaurant Managers completing prime season (April–October) typically earn 35,000+ USD pre-tax in 6–7 months. Paid sick leave: 1 hour per 30 hours worked , up to 72 hours/year (120-day waiting period).

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMackinaw City, Michigan
    Websitewww.kettelsenconsulting.com

    Description

    Program Dates: April/June to November (seasonal).

    Day-to-Day Responsibilities
    • Maintain required government records (sanitation, food programs).
    • Resolve complaints related to food quality, service, and accommodations.
    • Manage inventories of food, equipment, and supplies.
    • Monitor food prep, portion sizes, presentation, and quality standards.
    • Schedule and receive food & beverage deliveries; verify product quality and quantity. }Coordinate kitchen staff assignments for efficiency.
    • Ensure compliance with health and fire regulations.
    • Count daily revenue and make bank deposits.
    • Establish service standards and oversee customer service quality.
    • Assist with food preparation, clearing tables, or serving when needed.
    • Greet guests, escort to tables, present menus/wine lists.
    • Taste food to ensure proper flavor and quality.
    • Schedule staff and assign daily duties.
    • Coordinate equipment maintenance, repairs, waste removal, pest control.
    • Review menus, analyze recipes, determine costs, set menu pricing.
    • Organize training programs, handle personnel issues, hire staff, evaluate performance.
    • Improve operational procedures for safety and efficiency. 
    • Recruit staff via ads or job fairs.
    • Order and purchase supplies and equipment.
    • Analyze sales to determine profitability of menu items. 
    • Ensure compliance with liquor laws.
    • Monitor budgets, payroll, and financial transactions. 
    • Estimate consumption of food and beverages for purchasing.
    • Manage catering or event facility scheduling.
    • Take dining reservations.
    • Plan menus based on guest counts, cost, popularity, and nutritional standards.
    • Create specialty dishes and develop new recipes.

    Requirements

    Job and Immigration Requirements
    • Mexican, North American, or Canadian citizenship.
    • Possess Cédula Profesional and/or Título Universitario (Hospitality/Hotel Management or related).
    • Valid passport (1.5+ years).
    • No previous immigration issues.
    • Ability to move to the U.S.
    • English fluency (at least 70%).

    Benefits

    Salary 
    • Salary: 700 USD gross per week, (3,042.86 USD/month).
    • Paid bi-weekly.
    • Training: 7–14 days at 16 USD/hour, pre-tax.
    • Discretionary end-of-season bonus based on the net profit of the restaurant managed.
      • Average monthly equivalent: 1,750 USD/month, pre-tax.
      • Restaurant Managers completing prime season (April–October) typically earn 35,000+ USD pre-tax in 6–7 months.
    Work Schedule
    • On-call: 9:00 am to 11:00 pm
    • 7 days per week
    • Approx. 98 hours per week (varies)
    Housing & Transportation
    • Free company housing with utilities.
    • Option to live offsite at personal expense.
    • Housing location is on-site or walking distance.
    • Flight reimbursement:
      • Initial flight is paid by the candidate and fully reimbursed on July 15, only if still employed on that date.
      • All travel plans must be submitted and approved in writing before booking.
      • Mackinaw Resorts assists with transportation from approved airports.
    Benefits
    • 50% off food at resort restaurants.
    • Paid sick leave: 1 hour per 30 hours worked, up to 72 hours/year (120-day waiting period).
    • Free use of hotel amenities.

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