Restaurant General Manager

Gecko Hospitality NC; North Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonus

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth and advancement

Ongoing leadership training

Job summary

6AM City, LLC is seeking a hands-on General Manager to lead our high-volume casual dining operation. You will drive sales and profitability while building a strong team and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, optimizing food, labor, and cost controls, and developing local marketing initiatives to grow market share and community engagement. A proven track record in P&L and leadership is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years GM experience in full-service/high-volume restaurant.
• Proven track record of P&L management and achieving financial goals.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building abilities.
• Experience managing labor, food costs, inventory, and budgets.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays.
• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct all day-to-day restaurant operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and consistency.
• Ensure food quality, service, cleanliness, and hospitality align with standards.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor performance and implement improvements.
• Develop action plans to drive revenue growth and profitability.
• Build a strong leadership team and mentor staff.
• Foster guest satisfaction and respond to feedback promptly.
• Develop local marketing initiatives and community relationships.

Skills

P&L Management

Leadership & Coaching

Operations Leadership

Budgeting & Forecasting

Guest Experience

Sales & Marketing

Staff Development

Communication

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven General Manager to lead all aspects of restaurant operations for a high-volume, casual dining establishment. The General Manager will be responsible for driving sales and profitability, developing high-performing teams, delivering exceptional guest experiences, and ensuring operational excellence. This leader will oversee daily operations while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Leadership

• Direct all day-to-day restaurant operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and consistency.
• Execute company standards related to food quality, service, cleanliness, and hospitality.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor operational performance and implement improvements as needed.

Financial Management

• Maintain full accountability for Profit & Loss performance.
• Analyze sales, labor, food cost, beverage cost, and controllable expenses.
• Develop action plans to achieve revenue growth and profitability goals.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, inventory controls, and financial reporting.

Team Development

• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and retain top talent.
• Build a strong leadership team through ongoing development and mentoring.
• Conduct performance evaluations and create succession plans.
• Foster a positive and engaging workplace culture that promotes teamwork and accountability.

Guest Experience

• Ensure every guest receives outstanding service and hospitality.
• Respond to guest feedback and resolve concerns promptly and professionally.
• Drive initiatives that improve guest satisfaction, loyalty, and community engagement.

Sales & Community Involvement

• Develop and execute local marketing initiatives to increase traffic and sales.
• Build relationships within the local community to enhance brand awareness.
• Identify opportunities to grow market share and improve competitive positioning.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of successful General Manager experience in a full-service or high-volume restaurant environment.
• Proven track record of P&L management and achieving financial goals.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills.
• Experience managing labor, food costs, inventory, and operational budgets.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• ServSafe Certification or the ability to obtain certification preferred.

Preferred Background

• Casual dining or polished casual restaurant experience.
• Experience leading annual sales volumes of $3M+.
• Multi-unit exposure is a plus.
• Demonstrated success in talent development and leadership succession planning.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Ongoing leadership training and development

Ideal Candidate: A hands-on restaurant leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, understands the drivers of restaurant profitability, excels at developing people, and is passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences while consistently exceeding business objectives.