Restaurant Manager | Casual Dining/Entertainment | Philadelphia

Restaurant Manager — Philadelphia, PA

High-energy, food-and-games entertainment destination

Salary of $60-70k, benefits, sign on bonus, and bonus potential!

About the Role

We’re hiring a hands-on Restaurant Manager to run the restaurant and bar side of a busy eat-and-play venue that serves lunch, dinner, late-night, and large group events in Philadelphia, PA. You’ll lead service, drive hospitality standards, and partner closely with culinary, beverage, and games/operations teams to deliver a seamless guest experience from the dining room to the midway.

What You’ll Own

• Daily FOH leadership across dining room, bar, and private events; set the tone for guest service, speed, and cleanliness.
• Hire, train, coach, and schedule a large hourly team (servers, bartenders, hosts, support); build bench strength and develop shift leads.
• Control labor and food/beverage costs: write smart schedules, monitor comps/voids, manage pour costs, and hit budgeted metrics.
• Maintain food safety and alcohol compliance (ServSafe/RAAMP or equivalent), run line checks, temp logs, and audits; partner with kitchen on quality and timing.
• Drive sales through upselling, promotions, LTOs, and flawless execution of group events, parties, and corporate buyouts.
• Resolve guest issues in the moment, protect reviews, and create regulars in a high-volume, high-energy environment.
• Partner with the GM and operations team on inventory, ordering, receiving, and vendor follow-up; keep pars tight and waste low.
• Champion culture: clear communication, pre-shift huddles, accountability, and a fun, team-first environment.

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of restaurant management (full-service, high-volume preferred; entertainment/ nightlife experience a plus).
• Strong P&L literacy—labor, COGS, comps, and controllable costs; comfortable with POS reporting and Excel.
• Proven ability to build and retain teams; coaching, training, and performance management.
• Nights/weekends/holidays availability; able to work a flexible, peak-driven schedule.
• ServSafe Manager certification and valid alcohol service credentials (or ability to obtain quickly).
• Philadelphia, PA based with reliable transportation.

Comp & Details

• Competitive base salary + bonus potential (based on sales, labor, and guest metrics).
• Benefits package (medical/dental/vision), PTO, and growth opportunities within a national entertainment & dining brand.
• Philadelphia, PA location.

Since 2000, Gecko Hospitality has established itself as a premier recruiting partner for the hospitality and restaurant management industry, consistently connecting top-tier talent with exceptional career opportunities and supporting employers in building high‐performing leadership teams. With deep industry expertise and a nationwide recruiting network, Gecko delivers tailored, people‐focused hiring solutions that drive meaningful organizational impact.

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