FOH Ops Leader, High-Volume Dining & Entertainment

Gecko Hospitality VA/DC; Virginia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonus

Healthcare benefits

Paid Time Off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Gecko Hospitality VA/DC in Alexandria, VA is seeking F&B Operations Managers and Assistant General Managers to lead daily FOH in a high-volume, upscale casual dining and entertainment setting. You will oversee operations, mentor teams, and drive guest satisfaction.

You will integrate bar operations with scratch kitchen service, manage labor and costs, and drive revenue growth while maintaining top-tier guest experiences in a dynamic venue environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of management in a full-service restaurant.
• Experience overseeing bar/beverage operations.
• Strong track record managing operations with $3M–$6M annual sales.
• Deep understanding of high-volume, scratch kitchen dynamics and entertainment venues.
• Excellent communication and ability to motivate a diverse team.
• Strong financial acumen: scheduling, cost controls, revenue generation.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily FOH operations in a high-volume, upscale casual dining and entertainment setting.
• Lead and mentor a large team of hospitality professionals, fostering excellence and growth.
• Oversee comprehensive bar operations and integrate with scratch kitchen service.
• Drive financial performance by managing labor costs and optimizing operations.
• Resolve guest issues promptly to ensure maximum satisfaction and repeat business.
• Collaborate with culinary leaders to maintain quality and seamless execution during peak hours.

Skills

Management experience

Bar operations

Financial acumen

Communication

Team leadership

Job description

Gecko Hospitality VA/DC in Alexandria, VA is seeking F&B Operations Managers and Assistant General Managers to lead daily FOH in a high-volume, upscale casual dining and entertainment setting. You will oversee operations, mentor teams, and drive guest satisfaction.

You will integrate bar operations with scratch kitchen service, manage labor and costs, and drive revenue growth while maintaining top-tier guest experiences in a dynamic venue environment.