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General Manager - Upscale Casual Restaurant

Gecko Hospitality VA/DC
Alexandria, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/9/2026

Job Opportunity: General Manager – Premium Casual Restaurant 
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
Compensation: $100K Lucrative Bonus Comprehensive Benefits
Are you a seasoned leader in the premium casual dining segment? Do you thrive in a chef-driven, high-volume environment? If so, we have an exceptional opportunity for you to join a multi-state restaurant group with strategic growth plans as a General Manager in Alexandria, Virginia.
About the Role:
As the General Manager, you will oversee a $7M operation featuring hand-cut steaks and an eclectic, chef-driven menu. Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, you will:

  • Provide leadership to a management team of 7-8 and an employee base of 70-80.
  • Collaborate closely with the Executive Chef to ensure operational excellence and culinary innovation.
  • Be responsible for all aspects of the business, including financial performance, guest satisfaction, and team development.
    This is not your typical national chain. Our group is focused on strategic growth while maintaining a premium dining experience. For the right candidate, there is a clear path to Area Director and multi-unit leadership roles as the company continues to expand.
    What We Offer:
  • Competitive Compensation: $100K base salary lucrative bonus structure.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Full health coverage and above-average PTO/vacation.
  • Growth Potential: A realistic path to multi-unit leadership within a growing organization.
    Who Should Apply:
    We are seeking tenured General Managers with experience in reputable premium casual brands. If you have a proven track record of success in high-volume, chef-driven concepts and are ready to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply.
    How to Apply:
    To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please send your confidential resume to Tom Bull at tombull@geckohospitality.com.
    This role is presented by award-winning recruiter Tom Bull, specializing in executive-level placements in the restaurant and hospitality industry.
    Take the next step in your career and join a team that values leadership, innovation, and growth!
Company Description
Gecko Hospitality, named to Forbes list of America’s Best Recruiting Firms, offers the largest selection of restaurants, catering, grocery store, corporate dining, senior living, healthcare foodservice, K-12 foodservice, and higher education foodservice positions. Our hospitality-exclusive team covers all 50 states and Canada and offers professional placement services with over 120 dedicated hospitality experts.

With Gecko's extensive list of hospitality recruiter services, we get you and your resume in front of the hospitality industry's leading decision-makers! Better yet, Gecko has exceptional national, regional, and local relationships and is well respected in the hospitality industry for enhancing hospitality careers.

Our national network consists of 80 regional offices driven to meet the needs of the hospitality industry. From fast food to fine dining and grocery stores to senior living, Gecko recruits chef and management positions for all facets of the hospitality industry. Gecko boasts generations of hospitality recruiting experience, consisting of over 1,900 collective years, that furthers the careers of those seeking professional management positions. Contact us today and we will get you in touch with one of our experts to discuss your opportunities.

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