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General Manager

Gecko Hospitality

Hampton, VA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Coaching, Cost Control, Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), Engagement Marketing, Food Quality, Food Safety, High Reliability, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Operations, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Point of Sale (POS) Systems, Problem Solving Skills, QoS (Quality of Service), Regulations, Restaurant, Revenue/Sales Reporting, Safety Compliance, Schedule Development, ServSafe Certification, Team Lead/Manager, Vendor/Supplier Relations
LOCATION
Hampton, VA
POSTED
1 day ago
Restaurant General Manager (Day Shift) - Hampton, VA

We're hiring a Restaurant General Manager to lead a busy, welcoming family-dining restaurant in Hampton, VA. If you're a hands-on leader who loves building strong teams, deliveringgreat guest experiences, and running a tight operation-this is a day-shift opportunity with full benefits, a $70,000 salary, and bonus potential.

What You'll Do
  • Lead daily restaurant operations with a strong floor presence and guest-first mindset
  • Hire, train, coach, and retain a high-performing team (FOH/BOH)
  • Set clear expectations, run effective pre-shifts, and build a positive, accountable culture
  • Maintain excellence in food quality, speed of service, cleanliness, and hospitality
  • Manage scheduling, labor targets, and productivity to meet business goals
  • Oversee inventory, ordering, vendor relationships, and cost controls (food, labor, supplies)
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and alcohol regulations; maintain inspection readiness
  • Handle guest feedback and resolve issues quickly and professionally
  • Track performance metrics and execute action plans to improve results
  • Partner with ownership/leadership on promotions, local marketing, and community engagement
What We're Looking For
  • 3+ years of restaurant management experience (GM/AGM preferred)
  • Proven ability to lead teams, reduce turnover, and develop supervisors
  • Strong operational knowledge: labor management, inventory, food safety, and guest service
  • Confident communicator who can coach in the moment and set a steady tone
  • Comfortable with POS systems and basic reporting (sales, labor, COGS)
  • High integrity, reliability, and a "lead by example" work style
  • ServSafe (or willingness to obtain quickly) preferred
Schedule
  • Day shift role (primary daytime hours)
  • Weekend availability expected (as needed for the business)
Pay & Benefits
  • Salary: $70,000
  • Bonus opportunity based on performance

How to Apply

Send your resume (and a brief note about your management style and why you're a fit) to: Tombull@geckohospitality.com

We are an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture.

About the Company

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Gecko Hospitality

Gecko Hospitality© makes best-fit career connections between management-level hospitality professionals and the industry's most notable employers. In twelve short years, we have become the nation's largest hospitality recruiting firm for hotels, restaurants, casinos, clubs, and resorts. Through our thirty-seven (37) regional offices and 75+ recruiters, we have earned the trust of numerous Fortune 500 hospitality organizations and countless senior-level professionals — who turn to us daily to help them best manage their careers

INDUSTRY
Hotels and Lodging
WEBSITE
http://www.geckohospitality.com/

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