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Restaurant General Manager - Chef Driven Restaurant Leader

Location: Roanoke, VA
Compensation: $70,000 - $85,000 Base Salary + Lucrative Bonus Program

A Premier Leadership Role with Unmatched Quality of Life

Presented by Gecko Hospitality, this is a unique opportunity for an experienced Restaurant General Manager to lead a well-established, successful franchise location in Roanoke, Virginia. This popular casual dining brand is celebrated for its family-friendly atmosphere and operates without a bar, fostering a daytime-focused schedule that provides an exceptional work-life balance for its leadership team.

We are seeking a hands-on, high-visibility operator with a proven track record of driving performance in high-volume settings. The ideal candidate has experience managing annual sales between $1.8M and $2.2M and thrives in a dynamic, guest-facing role.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct all daily operations of the restaurant, ensuring seamless execution of brand standards and delivering a consistent, high-quality guest experience.

1. Assume full P&L accountability, strategically managing food costs, labor, and operational expenses to achieve profitability targets.
2. Lead by example on the floor, actively engaging with guests and staff during peak service hours to model and maintain a culture of hospitality.
3. Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a positive work environment that promotes staff retention and professional growth.
4. Analyze sales data and operational metrics to identify opportunities for revenue growth and process improvement.
5. Uphold unwavering compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and brand-specific operational procedures.

Qualifications

• Required Experience: A minimum of 2+ years of experience as a Restaurant General Manager.

1. Sales Volume: Proven success managing restaurant operations with annual sales volumes between $1.8M and $2.2M.
2. Segment Expertise: Experience in full-service or fast-casual segments is highly desirable. General Managers with a background in busy lunch or full-service breakfast concepts are strongly encouraged to apply.
3. Leadership Style: A hands-on, energetic leader with a strong presence on the floor and a passion for mentoring teams.
4. Financial Acumen: Demonstrable skill in managing a P&L, controlling prime costs, and executing financial plans.

Compensation and Benefits

Our client is committed to rewarding its leaders with a competitive and comprehensive compensation package.

• Competitive Salary: A base salary in the range of $70,000 - $85,000.

1. Lucrative Bonus: A realistic and highly attainable bonus program designed to reward strong performance.
2. Daytime Schedule: Enjoy a better quality of life with a schedule that is predominantly day-shift focused.
3. Comprehensive Benefits: A full suite of benefits is provided to support your health and well-being.

To Apply

To learn more about this confidential leadership opportunity, please forward your professional resume to Tom Bull for immediate consideration.

Tom Bull
tombull@geckohospitality

Tom Bull is an award-winning Executive Management Recruiter specializing in placing premier talent within the restaurant industry.

Gecko Hospitality, named to Forbes list of America’s Best Recruiting Firms, offers the largest selection of restaurants, catering, grocery store, corporate dining, senior living, healthcare foodservice, K-12 foodservice, and higher education foodservice positions. Our hospitality-exclusive team covers all 50 states and Canada and offers professional placement services with over 120 dedicated hospitality experts.

With Gecko's extensive list of hospitality recruiter services, we get you and your resume in front of the hospitality industry's leading decision-makers! Better yet, Gecko has exceptional national, regional, and local relationships and is well respected in the hospitality industry for enhancing hospitality careers.

Our national network consists of 80 regional offices driven to meet the needs of the hospitality industry. From fast food to fine dining and grocery stores to senior living, Gecko recruits chef and management positions for all facets of the hospitality industry. Gecko boasts generations of hospitality recruiting experience, consisting of over 1,900 collective years, that furthers the careers of those seeking professional management positions. Contact us today and we will get you in touch with one of our experts to discuss your opportunities.