Restaurant General Manager

Retail and Dining Positions • Grand Rapids, MI

12d • Onsite

About The Position

General Manager – Uccello’s (Gerald R. Ford International Airport, Grand Rapids, MI) Lead with Energy. Inspire with Hospitality. Grow with Paradies. Are you a dynamic leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-energy environment? Do you have a passion for developing teams, delivering exceptional guest experiences, and driving results? If so, Uccello’s is looking for you. We’re seeking an experienced General Manager to lead our location at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport —a unique, high-visibility environment where leadership, consistency, and guest-first thinking are critical to success. What You’ll Do As General Manager, you are the heartbeat of the restaurant—setting the tone, building the team, and driving performance. You will: Lead and Inspire: Recruit, coach, and develop a high-performing team that delivers best-in-class service every day Drive Results: Own P&L performance, control costs, and maximize revenue in a fast-paced, high-volume environment Deliver Exceptional Experiences: Ensure every guest receives the quality, hospitality, and consistency Uccello’s is known for Create a Strong Culture: Build a positive, accountable team environment focused on respect, growth, and excellence Operational Excellence: Oversee daily operations, ensure compliance, and maintain high standards across food safety and service Adapt and Thrive: Lead confidently in a unique airport setting where no two days are the same What You Bring We’re looking for a leader who brings both passion and discipline to the role: Proven experience as a General Manager or senior restaurant leader Strong track record of team leadership, development, and retention Solid business acumen with experience managing budgets, labor, and cost controls Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills Ability to lead under pressure in a high-volume environment Commitment to delivering outstanding guest service and operational excellence Why Paradies? At Paradies, we believe great restaurants start with great leaders. We’re proud to offer: A supportive, team-oriented culture Opportunities for professional growth and advancement Competitive compensation and performance incentives The chance to lead in a unique airport environment with consistent guest flow Position Qualifications: 5-7 years of experience in a full-service restaurant. Obtain and maintain current Serve Safe Food Manager’s Certification within six months of hire/promotion. Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. perform essential job functions such as standing, bending, reaching, climbing on a ladder, and walking long distances. Standing for long periods and the ability to work in an environment with varying temperatures. Bachelor of Science degree in hotel/restaurant management is desirable. A combination of practical experience and education will be considered as an alternative. Proficient in the following dimensions of restaurant functions: food planning and preparation, purchasing, sanitation, security, company policies and procedures, personnel management, recordkeeping, and preparation of reports. Must agree to work various shifts in a 7/365 team-oriented environment. The schedule is determined by business needs. Proficiency required in reading and writing, Microsoft Office Suite, and mathematics. Ready to Lead? If you’re driven to make an impact, passionate about leading teams, and excited by the challenge of a fast-moving environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and bring your leadership to Uccello’s at the Grand Rapids Airport. This position description is merely intended to describe the primary elements of the position. Paradies Lagardère reserves the right to change the position description and to assign additional duties and responsibilities as necessary. This position description does not constitute an employment contract of any kind. PACES FERRY ROAD, SUITE 400, ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30339 [phone] / FAX: [phone]

Requirements

• Proven experience as a General Manager or senior restaurant leader
• Strong track record of team leadership, development, and retention
• Solid business acumen with experience managing budgets, labor, and cost controls
• Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead under pressure in a high-volume environment
• Commitment to delivering outstanding guest service and operational excellence
• 5-7 years of experience in a full-service restaurant
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
• perform essential job functions such as standing, bending, reaching, climbing on a ladder, and walking long distances.
• Standing for long periods and the ability to work in an environment with varying temperatures.
• Proficient in the following dimensions of restaurant functions: food planning and preparation, purchasing, sanitation, security, company policies and procedures, personnel management, recordkeeping, and preparation of reports.
• Proficiency required in reading and writing, Microsoft Office Suite, and mathematics.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science degree in hotel/restaurant management is desirable.
• A combination of practical experience and education will be considered as an alternative.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, coach, and develop a high-performing team that delivers best-in-class service every day
• Own P&L performance, control costs, and maximize revenue in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Ensure every guest receives the quality, hospitality, and consistency Uccello’s is known for
• Build a positive, accountable team environment focused on respect, growth, and excellence
• Oversee daily operations, ensure compliance, and maintain high standards across food safety and service
• Lead confidently in a unique airport setting where no two days are the same

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Competitive compensation and performance incentives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager