Boutique Bistro, Winery & Events GM | Open-Concept Leader

Gecko Hospitality VA/DC; Virginia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Generous PTO

Relocation assistance

Short-term housing assistance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Gecko Hospitality VA/DC is assisting a boutique Winery & Events Venue near Covington, Virginia, to recruit a General Manager. This senior leader will drive development, opening, and ongoing success, overseeing operations, finance, culinary, wine, staffing, and events in collaboration with ownership.

The role demands broad leadership, strong P&L discipline, and a track record of opening concepts. The company supports relocation guidance, health coverage, and career growth opportunities through

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive hospitality leadership experience.
• Proven success opening restaurants, event venues, or concepts.
• Experience hiring and developing complete hospitality teams.
• Strong financial acumen with demonstrated P&L management experience.
• Boutique bistro, winery, or event-focused concept experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Full P&L responsibility including budgeting, forecasting, labor management, cost controls, revenue growth, and profitability.
• Lead all pre-opening planning and opening execution activities from concept through launch.
• Recruit, hire, train, and develop the entire team including operations managers, chefs, supervisors, event leaders, FOH and BOH staff.
• Establish SOPs, service standards, training programs, and operational systems.
• Oversee culinary, beverage, wine, winery hospitality, and event operations.
• Drive guest satisfaction, team culture, accountability, and financial performance.

Skills

Hospitality leadership

P&L management

Team development

Open restaurant oversight

Job description

Gecko Hospitality VA/DC is assisting a boutique Winery & Events Venue near Covington, Virginia, to recruit a General Manager. This senior leader will drive development, opening, and ongoing success, overseeing operations, finance, culinary, wine, staffing, and events in collaboration with ownership.

The role demands broad leadership, strong P&L discipline, and a track record of opening concepts. The company supports relocation guidance, health coverage, and career growth opportunities through