What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Manager - no late nights position at Gecko Hospitality VA/DC?
Richmond, Virginia
$70,000 Base Salary Performance Bonus Opportunity
Top General Managers Earn $100,000
An exciting and rapidly expanding regional fast-casual franchise is seeking a talented and driven General Manager for its Richmond, Virginia location. This growing concept is making a strong impact in the fast-casual segment and offers a quality-of-life schedule with no late nights. The restaurant operates for lunch and dinner only, allowing leaders to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
We are looking for an experienced restaurant professional who has successfully managed a high-volume drive-thru operation and has a proven track record of leading teams, growing sales, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
What We're Looking For
- Current or recent General Manager experience in a Quick Service Restaurant (QSR), Fast Food, or Drive-Thru concept
- Experience managing a restaurant generating $2.5 million in annual sales
- Strong understanding of P&L management, budgeting, and cost controls
- Proven success in team development, training, coaching, and retention
- Passion for delivering outstanding guest satisfaction
- A natural sales builder with the ability to drive traffic and grow revenue
- Hands-on leadership style with excellent communication skills
- Ability to lead all aspects of restaurant operations and business performance
Key Responsibilities
- Assume full operational responsibility for the restaurant
- Manage financial performance, including P&L accountability
- Recruit, hire, develop, and retain top talent
- Build a culture focused on hospitality, accountability, and results
- Drive sales growth through local marketing and community involvement
- Maintain brand standards, food quality, cleanliness, and safety
- Ensure an exceptional guest experience every day
- Partner directly with the Vice President of Operations to achieve business objectives
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: Approximately $70,000
- Bonus Opportunity: Top-performing General Managers earn $100,000 annually
- Five-day workweek
- No late-night operating hours
- Growth opportunities with an expanding regional franchise
- Direct access to senior leadership and career advancement potential
Confidential Application Process
To learn more about this outstanding opportunity and receive immediate consideration, please send your professional 2026 resume to:
Tom Bull
tombull@geckohospitality
All resumes are treated with the strictest professional confidentiality.
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