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Restaurant Manager

Elevated Service

Our company is seeking a highly motivated Restaurant Manager with plenty of enthusiasm to be the leader of one of the best teams in New Haven, CT. If you’re a Professional Restaurant Manager searching for fine dining establishment, then we need to hear from you! A Restaurant Manager with our company will enjoy unlimited growth potential as we expand our company and will have the opportunity to build their very own career.  We are seeking a restaurant manager with excellent customer service skills, strong problem salving skills and someone who is reliable. 

If you are looking for a fulfilling career as a fine dining Restaurant Manager, then this is your opportunity! Apply today for our location located in New Haven, CT.

Title of Position - Restaurant Manager

Job Description: While we are known for our amazing and creative food, we are seeking a passionate and qualified Restaurant Manager to direct our team and will be focused on our mission to ensure excellent guest service that exceeds their expectations. The Restaurant Manager will ensure the restaurant is adequately staffed to meet guest needs, including assisting the General Manager in developing of hourly team members. We will count on your talents to motivate your team and to be as committed to excellence as we are.

Requirements:

• The Restaurant Manager must have 2-5 years of high-end restaurant experience
• A strong leader with a positive attitude, enthusiasm and a passion for hospitality is a key attribute for the restaurant manager.
• The Restaurant Manager must have excellent communication skills and a strong attention to detail
• The Restaurant Manager must have outstanding leadership skills with the ability to effectively communicate, train and develop your team
• You must have open availability, as in this role you will work nights and weekends. 
• Resourcefulness
• Time management skills
• Quick on their feet
• A high level of awareness

Apply Now - Restaurant Manager in New Haven, CT.  

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.