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Job Title: Restaurant Manager

Concept Type: Counter Service

Location: West Hartford, CT

Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 per year plus Performance & Holiday Bonuses

Join a beloved, locally owned counter service concept celebrated for its handcrafted, high-quality food and a genuinely welcoming atmosphere. Within our team, you will find a culture built on hospitality, accountability, and authenticity, where owners remain actively involved and accessible rather than distant figureheads. We take pride in fostering a non-toxic, drama-free environment that values steady leadership over ego, and we are looking for someone who brings structure and calm energy to a fast-paced, high-volume setting. This is a rare opportunity to join an organization on the rise, with growth opportunities tied directly to company expansion.

Job Qualifications:

• Restaurant management or supervisory experience required; backgrounds in fast-casual, counter service, deli, or high-volume takeout are strongly preferred.
• Hands-on proficiency with Toast POS and digital order aggregators.
• Strong communication skills paired with rapid, sound decision-making ability.
• Proven ability to coach and develop entry-level staff with patience while maintaining firm accountability.
• Availability to work nights and weekends within a predictable, 45-hour workweek (no late closes).

Job Responsibilities:

As the Restaurant Manager in West Hartford, CT, you will:

• Oversee shift flow, including counter ordering, kitchen coordination, order accuracy, and high-volume takeout and delivery channels, managing it all with calm urgency.
• Coach, schedule, and support counter staff, expeditors, and runners, many of whom are working their first jobs.
• Drive high standards for service speed, food prep accuracy, cleanliness, and guest recovery.
• Champion a positive, accountable culture free of gossip, favoritism, and ego trips.
• Manage daily sales, orders, and shift efficiency using Toast POS in partnership with ownership.

Company Benefits:

• 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off
• On-shift meals
• Performance and Holiday Bonuses
• Predictable store hours, including nights and weekends, with no late closes
• Growth opportunities as the company expands

This position as Restaurant Manager in West Hartford, CT, offers an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader ready to make a real impact within a high-volume, guest-focused concept. We invite qualified candidates who thrive on structure, hospitality, and steady leadership to apply.

Apply now to become the next Restaurant Manager in West Hartford, CT, and take the lead in an environment where your leadership directly shapes both team culture and guest experience. Please send your resume to Edward Ayala.

Gecko Hospitality in New England is a premier North American recruitment firm. Covering MA, NH, ME, VT, RI, and CT, the branch connects top-tier management and executive talent with leading hospitality organizations.

Led by experienced former hospitality operators, including Franchise Partners Evan Kaplan and Brian Blum, the New England team leverages their firsthand industry knowledge to carefully assess candidates for both operational competency and cultural fit.

Key Focus Areas:

Target Sectors: Restaurants (quick service to fine dining), hotels, resorts, private clubs, casinos, catering, and corporate dining.
Roles Placed: Executive and senior leadership, including General Managers, Executive Chefs, Directors of Operations, and C-suite executives.
Core Services: Executive search, talent strategy, organizational design, and leadership pipeline development.

Operating exclusively within the hospitality niche, the firm provides customized, relationship-driven recruitment solutions that accelerate business performance and advance professional careers.