Restaurant General Manager - Salary to $65,000

We’re all about serving up the freshest food, going the extra mile to ensure our customers leave happy. Our first restaurant opened in the Midwest nearly 50 years ago, and due to our popularity, has continued to grow and grow. Today we have thousands of restaurants across the globe. We could be like our competitors, but we want to challenge the opinion of fast food; we could pre-prep everything however we choose to chop our food fresh and use never-frozen products to enhance our tastes. We are also transparent with what’s in each dish; our guests can easily look up nutritional information for individual items or complete meals. Our worldwide success is not only due to the food our guests enjoy, but our leadership team, who have worked up the ranks over the years and ensured our growth has been successful.  

Job Description: The Restaurant General Manager maintains accountability for the efficient and profitable operation of the restaurant; the consistent delivery of customer service to all guests; the maintenance of restaurant quality; the leadership and development of team members; the creation and maintenance of an environment of trust, credibility, dignity and respect. The Restaurant General Manager exercises independent judgment and sets the standard in the day-to-day performance of job duties. Our Restaurant General Manager would ensure company policies and procedures are implemented and maintained in a consistent manner.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and excellent bonus opportunities
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Medical, dental and vision insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years current experience as a Restaurant General Manager
• Ability to increase sales and build rapport in the community
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Hands-on with hiring, training, and developing hourly employees
• Excellent work ethic and drive to succeed
• Restaurant General Manager Candidates must be proficient with financials (P&L's, inventory, food/labor cost, etc.)

Since 2000, Gecko Hospitality has established itself as a premier recruiting partner for the hospitality and restaurant management industry, consistently connecting top-tier talent with exceptional career opportunities and supporting employers in building high‐performing leadership teams. With deep industry expertise and a nationwide recruiting network, Gecko delivers tailored, people‐focused hiring solutions that drive meaningful organizational impact.

Our professional recruiters bring a distinct advantage: they are former senior hospitality leaders who have managed operations, led teams, and delivered excellence across restaurants, hotels, private clubs, and other hospitality environments. This firsthand experience enables us to identify and engage candidates who are not only highly qualified but well‐equipped to excel in demanding leadership roles — from general managers and executive chefs to COOs and HR directors.

With more than 25 years of recruiting experience and over 45,000 successful placements across all 50 states and Canada, Gecko Hospitality has earned a reputation for integrity, credibility, and consistent results. Our core values — community, integrity, excellence, credibility, and passion — guide every interaction with both clients and candidates.

At Gecko Hospitality, we do more than fill positions. We create long‐term success for professionals and organizations by delivering strategic recruitment solutions that strengthen teams and elevate the hospitality industry as a whole.